June 14, 2025, New Delhi (6:17 AM IST) Tensions are high in the region after Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran. Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities on Friday night under ‘Operation True Promise’, in retaliation for the killing of top Iranian commanders in Israeli strikes. Iran’s retaliatory strike According to Iranian media, the attack was in retaliation for the killing of Major General Mohammad Baqeri, IRGC Chief Major General Hossein Salami, and Aerospace Commander Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Israel had targeted Iran’s nuclear and military bases, claiming to have attacked the Isfahan nuclear plant, but Iran has not confirmed this. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that ‘Operation Rising Line’ was approved in November 2024, which is a plan for major strikes against Iran’s nuclear program. Tehran Airport Attack Two projectile missiles struck Tehran's Mehrabad Airport on Saturday morning, sending flames and smoke billowing. Iranian media released footage of the explosions, but details of the damage were unclear. The situation in Israel is not clear about Iran. Explosions were heard in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and other cities after the missile strikes. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) activated air raid sirens, sending millions of civilians fleeing like refugees. Israeli TV showed clouds of smoke in Tel Aviv, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The IDF urged citizens not to share footage of the attacks. The result: The conflict between Israel and Iran has become a serious threat to world peace. The attacks by both countries have brought the Middle East to the brink of war. Urgent intervention from the international community is needed to prevent further destruction.
