Strike Reported Near Shiraz at ~2:30 AM
According to local OSINT and CCTV footage, Israeli F‑35 jets carried out a precision strike on a suspected IRGC missile depot at approximately 2:30 AM local time near Shiraz, Iran. Multiple loud explosions were captured. Iranian authorities have neither confirmed nor denied the strike, but intelligence sources suggest that strategic military assets were hit.
This strike comes amid Operation Rising Lion, a sweeping Israeli campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure.
🔥 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Fired Over Isfahan
Eyewitnesses in Isfahan Province reported intense anti-aircraft fire following the strikes, indicating Israel may have targeted another site. While Israel has not officially acknowledged involvement, Iran’s air defenses scrambled, with reports confirming activity near military installations.
🌐 Why This Matters
- Third Iranian Strike This Week: This follows two other confirmed strikes earlier this week targeting Natanz, Tehran, and Fordow, reportedly killing Iranian nuclear scientists and IRGC commanders.
- Escalation of Operation Rising Lion: Launched June 13, the operation involved around 200 Israeli warplanes striking over 100 targets across Iran, including missile depots, air-defense sites, and nuclear facilities.
- Retaliatory Risk Rising: Iran has launched ballistic missiles and drone swarms toward Israeli urban areas. Most were intercepted; some caused damage in Tel Aviv and Rishon Lezion.
- Global Impact: Oil prices spiked and world leaders began emergency consultations. The U.S. endorsed Israel’s actions, while Russia and China condemned them.
🪖 Conflict Timeline
| Date | Key Events |
|---|---|
| June 13 | Operation Rising Lion begins: ~200 Israeli jets strike 100+ sites, killing IRGC commander Hossein Salami, Chief Bagheri, and nuclear scientists. Damage to Natanz, Fordow, and Khondab facilities reported. |
| Early June 14 | Third strike: F‑35 hits missile depot near Shiraz around 2:30 AM. Anti‑aircraft fire observed in Isfahan Province. |
| June 13–14 | Iran retaliates with missile and drone attacks; damage reported in Tel Aviv. Iron Dome systems intercept majority of projectiles. |
🌍 International Reaction
- United Nations: Emergency Security Council meeting scheduled to address threat of regional war.
- U.S.: President Trump endorsed Israel’s right to self-defense, confirmed ongoing intelligence sharing.
- Europe: UK, France, and Germany called for de-escalation; Russia, Turkey, and China condemned the Israeli strikes.
📚 Sources & Further Reading
- Business Insider – Israel unleashes hundreds of warplanes
- Financial Times – Netanyahu vows continued action
- The Times – Tehran fires ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv
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