On June 13, 2025, Iran launched nearly 295 missiles and over 100 drones at Israeli cities including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, in response to Israel’s Operation Rising Lion airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites. The Israeli strikes killed top Iranian commanders, including IRGC chief Hossein Salami and General Mohammad Bagheri, and damaged key facilities such as the Natanz nuclear site.
The missile attacks caused at least one civilian death and multiple injuries in Israel, with sirens and emergency responses across the country. Both nations remain on high alert amid fears of a wider regional conflict, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to continue the campaign and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei promising “severe punishment.”
Massive Missile Barrage and Retaliation Shake Israeli Cities
Iran’s Operation True Promise III saw waves of nearly 295 ballistic missiles and over 100 drones fired at Israel, marking one of the largest missile offensives in recent Middle Eastern history. Despite Israel’s Iron Dome intercepting many projectiles, missile fragments caused damage to residential areas, including a fatal strike near Rishon Lezion south of Tel Aviv that killed a woman and injured over 20 people.
Israeli emergency services responded swiftly, with rescue teams searching for survivors amid damaged buildings. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that further missile and drone attacks were expected, while Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s resolve to “remove the Iranian threat for as long as it takes.”
Background: Escalation Fueled by Nuclear Ambitions and Military Strikes
The conflict escalated after Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a targeted air campaign against Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities, missile production sites, and military command centres. The strikes killed several senior Iranian officials, including IRGC chief Hossein Salami and General Mohammad Bagheri, prompting Iran to declare the attacks a “declaration of war.”
Iran’s missile retaliation targeted Israeli population centres, causing casualties and widespread alarm. The United States has distanced itself from the strikes but is assisting Israel with missile defence. The crisis has drawn international concern, with calls for restraint amid fears of a broader Middle East war.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
The intensifying Israel-Iran conflict highlights the urgent need for peaceful dialogue and diplomacy over military escalation. The devastating human cost and regional instability caused by retaliatory strikes illustrate the limits of violence as a solution.
The Logical Indian urges empathy, restraint, and constructive engagement to break the cycle of conflict and promote coexistence. How can global and regional powers foster meaningful dialogue to prevent further bloodshed and build lasting peace in this volatile region? We invite our readers to share their views on pathways to peace amid ongoing tensions.
