In the early hours of Friday, June 13, 2025, the Israeli Air Force conducted large-scale airstrikes targeting sensitive nuclear and military facilities across Iran, including the capital Tehran and several key cities.

According to official and media sources, the strikes hit over 100 strategic sites in cities such as Natanz, Tabriz, Arak, Kermanshah, and Borujerd.

Key targets included:

• Khatam al-Anbiya General Command Headquarters: Located in Tehran, this is Iran’s highest military coordination center, linking the IRGC and national army in joint operations.

• Shahid Mahallati Housing Complex: A residential zone in northeast Tehran for IRGC personnel. Three buildings were reportedly destroyed.

• IRGC Central Command Headquarters: Responsible for coordinating the activities of the IRGC’s four branches—land, sea, air, and Quds Force.

• Natanz Nuclear Facility: Iran’s main uranium enrichment site. Despite being underground, it reportedly suffered significant damage.

• Tabriz Airport: Struck by Israeli warplanes, with thick smoke rising from the scene. The airport holds strategic importance due to its proximity to Azerbaijan and Turkey.

• Arak Heavy Water Reactor: Operational since 2006, it plays a central role in Iran’s plutonium production efforts.

• Missile Factories and Military Bases in Kermanshah and Borujerd: Targeted for their ballistic missile stockpiles and air defense systems.

• Imam Khomeini Airport, Tabriz Refinery area, and northern Tehran residential zones: Civilian casualties were reported due to strikes on populated areas.

The operation marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing tension between Israel and Iran amid rising concerns over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence.