Casualties & Targets
Civilian Impact: Residential areas in Tehran were struck, with women and children among the casualties.
Nuclear Scientists Killed: At least six, including Abdolhamid Minouchehr and Fereydoun Abbasi.
Military Commanders Lost:
Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri (Armed Forces Chief-of-Staff)
Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami (IRGC Commander)
Maj. Gen. Gholamali Rashid (Khatam al-Anbiya HQ Commander)
U.S. Involvement
Prior Knowledge: The U.S. was aware of the operation, per sources.
Possible Coordination: U.S. refueling tankers were spotted near Iran pre-strike; no official confirmation of direct involvement.
Iran’s Response
Retaliation Pledged: Ayatollah Khamenei warned of a "harsh punishment," stating Israel "will pay the price."
Nuclear Talks Impact: The attack may derail upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations; Trump’s post-strike call for talks was met with silence from Tehran.
Attack Details
Weapons Used: F-35 missiles (confirmed); drone swarms (unverified).
Cities Hit: Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan, Hamedan, Ahvaz, Khorramabad, Kermanshah, and Qasr-e Shirin.
What’s Next?
Global tensions soar as Iran prepares its counterstrike. The region braces for further violence, with potential repercussions for international diplomacy and security.
Hossein Amiri
