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By CNBCTV18.COM | Jun 13, 2025 4:41 PM IST (Updated)
Israel Iran War LIVE Updates: In the early hours of Friday, June 13, Israel launched airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear programme and key military installations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a video message, declared a state of emergency and said the operation ‘Rising Lion’ would continue “for as many days it takes to remove Iran’s threat to Israel’s survival.” Catch live Israel-Iran updates here:
Israel Iran War LIVE Updates: Israel launched airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear programme and military targets in the early hours of Friday, June 13. These strikes killed Hossein Salami, the Iran Revolutionary Guards chief, and Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff. Following the attack, Iran’s Supreme Leader warned of a “severe punishment”. Subsequently, Iran launched about 100 drones at Israel.
Soon after, the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, in a statement, said the US is not involved in the strikes against Iran. Although the US distanced itself from any association, US President Donald Trump told Fox News that he was aware Israel was going to conduct strikes on Iran before they happened, according to the US broadcaster.
Iran, however, remains unconvinced. Hours after the attack, Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, spokesperson for Iran’s Armed Forces, told state media that the military strikes were carried out with US support and that “Israel will pay a heavy price”.
The action is likely to derail the ongoing talks for a nuclear deal between the US and Iran.
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