It's been 72 hours since Israel launched an airstrike on Iran, leading to the deaths of 406 Iranians and injuring 654. Conversely, Iran's counterattack has resulted in the deaths of 16 Israelis with numerous injuries reported. Israel has aggressively targeted several strategic infrastructures in Iran over this period. Tehran reports 224 casualties primarily among civilians so far.
Israel boasts of establishing an 'air corridor' between its territory and Tehran, facilitating uninterrupted air force maneuvers. In a strategic move, the Israeli air force conducted a long-range assault on an Iranian plane at Mashhad airport, marking the most extended strike since Operation Rising Lion began.
Not only military bases but Israel has precisely targeted Iran's most sensitive military infrastructure, aiming at missile launchers in Tehran with apparent success. The IDF has shared video evidence of this attack.
Here's a rundown of the significant targets Israel has hit in Iran over the last 72 hours:
Nuclear Sites:
From the onset, Israel focused on Iranian nuclear sites, starting with an attack on Natanz. Israel claims significant destruction of uranium enrichment facilities there. Similar actions were taken at Isfahan and Fordo, the precise impacts of which remain undisclosed.
Military Locations:
Beyond nuclear facilities, Israel has decimated various Iranian military sites, including missile production centers causing extensive damage. Explosive activity at a southern Iranian refinery and the obliteration of missile bases at Tabriz and Kermanshah underscore the scale of operations.
Reports indicate substantial damage in Tehran, impacting residential and government structures, particularly around Mehrabad Airport, leading to its closure.
Between June 13-15, 2025, several high-profile Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists succumbed to Israeli strikes, as international news agencies confirm.
Leadership Eliminated:
This includes Major General Mohammad Bagheri, IRGC Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami, and other top military officials and commanders, alongside nuclear scientists like Abbas Abashidvan.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed to Fox News the deaths of IRGC Intelligence Chief Brigadier General Mohammad Kazemi and his deputy in the Tehran airstrikes.
Additionally, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's senior advisor, Ali Shamkhani, has been reported dead.
Israel has effectively dismantled Iran's top military leadership and nuclear scientific cadre.
Nuclear Scientist Casualties:
Israel’s strikes removed key figures in Iran’s nuclear program, such as nuclear physicist Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi and nuclear engineering heads.
Israel's decisive actions have significantly set back Iran's nuclear capabilities.
Impact on Israel:
In retaliation, Iran launched 100-200 ballistic missiles and drones. Some penetrated Israel's Iron Dome, wreaking havoc in Tel Aviv and resulting in major infrastructure destruction.
Iran focused its assault on key Israeli cities such as Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Bat Yam, and Rehovot.
Source: aajtak
According to the Tehran Times, Monday morning saw Iran fire another wave of missiles at occupied territories in Israel, marking the tenth such bombardment since the conflict began.
The Tehran Times claims that prior strategic strikes targeted the Negev desert and Haifa, causing significant setbacks to military and economic infrastructures, including fires reported upon missile impact.
Haifa, an essential Israeli port for international trade, suffered direct hits.
When Haifa’s Security Was Breached:
Iran alleges that the Negev desert, often a target, houses the Dimona nuclear complex and secret missile installations.
Iran also attacked the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, demolishing the building entirely.
Iran focused on larger-scale operations, targeting Israel's leading oil refinery and over 150 military and intelligence sites.
Using powerful “Shahed Haj Qassem” missiles intended to pierce deep into targets, Iran unleashed its wrath; however, Israel’s robust Iron Dome, boosted by American support, neutralized most threats, minimizing damage.
In the wake of Iranian attacks, Israel declared a state of national emergency, pressing citizens in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa to evade surface threats by seeking bunker shelters.
