Tel Aviv Under Fire

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Global Recap
June 13, 2025 • Read in: 8 minutes

Hi Global Recap readers,

Some are calling this the start of World War III. But then again, the last time Iran hit Israel, things didn’t spiral out of control. Still, many believe this time’s different, and for a couple of big reasons:

  • Israel didn’t take out this many top Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists last time.

  • This time, the attacks came around Friday the 13th. 😬

Let’s see how things unfold this weekend now that the 13th is behind us.

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🇮🇷 IRAN & 🇮🇱 ISRAEL
Iran Strikes Tel Aviv

Iran launched a massive retaliatory missile assault overnight, slamming Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan hours after Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion” took out

  • IRGC Commander Hossein Salami,

  • Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri,

  • Air Force Chief Amir Ali Hajizadeh, and

  • several nuclear scientists.

Also, the US was involved this time.

Context: Israeli Attack

Israel launched its most intense military strike against Iran in years, targeting its underground nuclear facility.

  • The attack reportedly killed 78 people, including top Iranian commanders.

  • Iran’s above-ground pilot enrichment facility at Natanz was destroyed, according to the UN nuclear watchdog.

  • Despite worries, the International Atomic Energy Agency says there’s no sign of any radiation spike.

  • Western nations have long accused Iran of refining uranium for weapons, though Tehran insists its program is purely peaceful.

Iran’s Response

In retaliation, Iran launched hundreds of missiles, striking multiple locations in Israel.

  • Missiles hit Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv and a residential building in central Tel Aviv.

  • Israel’s military says most missiles were intercepted, but several got through.

  • Two people were critically injured, and at least 42 others were wounded by shrapnel.

US Involvement

The US military also played a role in defending Israel, intercepting Iranian missiles headed toward the country.

  • Trump urged Iran to halt the bombing and reconsider nuclear negotiations.

  • Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Leader vowed "painful revenge" for Israel’s strike.

Gaza Celebrating?

This Instagram Reel is making the rounds online, shared by both critics and supporters of Gazans.

  • Critics accuse them of playing the victim until their terrorist rulers launch attacks on Israel.

  • Supporters say the celebration is justified, calling it payback against what they see as “illegal Zionist occupiers.”

What’s Next?

The escalation has raised fears of regional war, though Iran’s proxies, Hamas and Hezbollah, have been weakened.

  • It’s clear that Iran’s leadership is backed into a corner, but many are still wondering why Supreme Leader Khamenei wasn't targeted.

    • This writer believes it was a calculated move to avoid turning him into a martyr.

  • Oil prices jumped, but OPEC sees no need to change supply.

  • Israel insists its operation will continue "as many days as it takes."

  • Israel’s ambassador to the UN claims Iran was days away from producing enough fissile material for multiple bombs.