Last Update June 15, 2025, 9:07 AM EDT

Israel faced retaliation from Iran after launching missiles against Tehran’s leadership and energy infrastructure as part of “Operation Rising Lion” this weekend. Iran’s military responded with a wave of missile strikes against Israel, which have killed at least 13 people as of Sunday.

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Fast Facts

•  Israel said it launched “Operation Rising Lion” to target Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure. 
•  Israel’s airstrikes on Iran killed top Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists. 
•  Iran launched its own airstrikes at Tel Aviv and other parts of Israel on Friday, killing at least 13. 

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50 Israeli fighter jets launch strikes inside Iran on nuclear energy, infrastructure sites: Israel

An Israeli pilot enters his jet as support personnel stand by. (IDF)

Israel says roughly 50 of its fighter jets carried out dozens of strikes inside Iran overnight targeting the country’s nuclear development capabilities and its military and energy infrastructure.

The IDF says it has struck over 170 targets and more than 720 “military infrastructure components” in just three days of fighting as part of its “Operation Rising Lion.”

“Throughout the night, Israeli Air Force fighter jets flew over Tehran and struck infrastructure and targets of the Iranian nuclear project, under the guidance of the Intelligence Directorate,” the IDF said.

“The strike targeted more than 80 objectives, including the headquarters of the Iranian Ministry of Defense, the headquarters of the nuclear project (SPND), and additional targets where the Iranian regime hid the nuclear archive,” the statement continued.

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Israel urges citizens to stay in ‘protected spaces’ as Iran continues missile assault

The Israeli government urged its citizens to avoid public gatherings and to remain near “protected spaces” on Sunday.

The guidance from the Israeli Home Front Command comes as Iran continues its missile barrage in response to Israel’s own strikes on Tehran this weekend.

“The Home Front Command has now instructed residents across the country to remain close to protected spaces. Movement in public areas should be minimized, and public gatherings must be avoided. Upon receiving an alert, enter a protected space and remain there until an official update is issued,” Israeli officials warned.

Israeli citizens receive warnings of missile and rocket attacks via the Home Front Command app on cellphones. The app has been warning of missile strikes roughly 15-30 minutes ahead of impact.

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Trump promises to respond with ‘full strength and might’ of US military if Iran attacks America

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. had “nothing to do with” Israel’s attack against Iran but warned that any attack against the U.S. would be met with the “full strength and might” of the U.S. military.

“The U.S. had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight,” Trump wrote on Truth Social in the early morning hours of Sunday. 

“If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before,” he continued. “However, we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!”

Trump’s comments came hours after the Israel Defense Forces claimed responsibility for a series of strikes on the headquarters of the Iranian Defense Ministry and a nuclear project, while Tehran unleashed a fresh barrage of deadly strikes.

“The IDF completed an extensive series of strikes on targets in Tehran related to the Iranian regime’s nuclear weapons project,” the IDF wrote on X. “The targets included the Iranian Ministry of Defense headquarters, the headquarters of the SPND nuclear project, and additional targets, which advanced the Iranian regime’s efforts to obtain a nuclear weapon and where the Iranian regime hid its nuclear archive.”

Despite Trump’s statement, Iran says it has evidence that the U.S. was involved in the attack.

“We have solid proof of the support of the American forces and American bases in the region for the attacks of the Zionist regime military forces,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told foreign diplomats in a meeting broadcast on state TV.

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News’ Landon Mion

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US Embassy in Israel tells government employees, families to shelter in place amid Iran strikes

The United States Embassy in Jerusalem has issued a security alert stating that American government workers and their families in Israel remain indoors, as Iran has hit the Jewish state with drone and missile strikes.

The alert, first made on Saturday and then posted again Sunday morning, comes as Iranian strikes have so far killed at least 10 people in Israel and injured upwards of 180. 

“As a result of the current security situation and ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the U.S. Embassy has directed that all U.S. government employees and their family members continue to shelter in place until further notice,” the embassy’s alert, posted on its website and X, said.

“Given the proximity of missile and debris impacts, the U.S. Embassy has offered employees living near the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv the option to voluntarily relocate to new accommodations further away,” the alert continued.

Meanwhile, Israeli airspace remained closed, with arrivals and departures, according to a statement from an Israel Airports Authority spokesperson.

This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News’ Ronn Blitzer

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Israeli President Herzog mourns victims killed in Iranian missile strikes: ‘Very sad’

Iranian retaliatory strikes land in Israel (Getty Images)

Israel President Isaac Herzog on Sunday mourned the Israeli victims killed in Iranian missile strikes overnight.

“A very sad and difficult morning,” Herzog wrote on X.

“Our sisters and brothers were murdered and injured last night by criminal Iranian attacks against the civilian population in Bat Yam, Tamra and other communities. Jews and Arabs, veteran citizens and new immigrants, including children and the elderly, women and men,” he continued.

“I share in the heavy mourning of the families and grieve the terrible loss,” he added. “I pray for the recovery of the injured and to find the missing. We will mourn together. We will overcome together.”

At least eight people were killed and more than 200 were wounded in a series of strikes that hit parts of Israel, as dozens remain missing.

Fox News’ Landon Mion contributed to this report

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IDF issues evacuation warning for Iranians located near reactors in Iran

TEHRAN, IRAN – JUNE 15: Fire and smoke rise into the sky after an Israeli attack on the Shahran oil depot on June 15, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. Iran’s foreign minister said the country would respond “decisively and proportionally” to a wave of attacks that Israel launched beginning in the early hours of June 13. The attacks targeted multiple military, scientific and residential locations, as well as senior government officials. (Photo by Stringer/Getty Images)

Israeli Defense Forces issued an evacuation order Sunday morning for Iranian civilians residing near weapons production facilities in Iran.

“Urgent warning to all Iranian citizens: All persons who are currently or in the near future present in or around military weapons production factories and their support institutions should immediately leave these areas and not return until further notice,” an IDF spokesperson said in a statement.

“Your presence next to this infrastructure puts your life at risk,” the statement continued.

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China Foreign Minister ‘explicitly condemns Israel,’ supports Iran in ‘safeguarding its sovereignty’

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Saturday that Beijing “explicitly condemns Israel” for its attacks against Iran and that it backs Tehran’s military response to protect its national sovereignty.

The comments were made when the two foreign ministers had a phone call on Saturday.

“China explicitly condemns Israel for violating Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity,” Wang said. “China firmly opposes the brutal attacks targeting Iranian officials that have caused civilian casualties, and supports Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty, defending its legitimate rights and interests, and protecting the safety of its people.”

“Israel’s actions severely violate the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, as well as the basic norms of international relations,” he continued. “In particular, its attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities sets a dangerous precedent and could lead to catastrophic consequences.”

He added that China “supports the international community in upholding justice and speaking out promptly” and urges countries with influence over Israel “to make concrete efforts to restore peace.”

“China is willing to maintain communication with Iran and other relevant parties and continue to play a constructive role in easing tensions,” Wang said. “China hopes that Iran will ensure the safety of Chinese institutions and personnel.”

Fox News’ Landon Mion contributed to this report

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