Iran-Israel13 June, 20253 min read
Israel Strikes Dozens of Iranian Sites, Targets Nuclear Program
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Israel struck dozens of sites across Iran, including facilities tied to its nuclear program Humanitarian and international bodies urged de-escalation and protection of civilians
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Israel–Iran strike update
On Friday, Israel announced it had carried out "preemptive" strikes on Iran, saying it hit a nuclear plant and military sites and declaring a state of emergency.
“On Friday Israel said it carried out ‘preemptive’ strikes on Iran, hitting a nuclear plant and military sites, and declared a state of emergency.”
Multiple outlets reported the development triggered sharp regional and global concern.
Financial Express summarized Israel’s account, noting the strikes and the emergency and quoting Defence Minister Israel Katz warning that missile and drone retaliation from Iran could come "in the immediate future."
The Moscow Times reported the strikes targeted "dozens" of sites, including parts of Iran's nuclear program, and quoted Prime Minister Netanyahu describing the campaign, dubbed "Rising Lion," as potentially lasting "many days."
Newsweek framed the incident alongside U.S. and international advisories, citing the U.S. State Department’s warning that the security environment is "complex and fast-changing."
Coverage of strikes in Iran
Financial Express says the strikes hit a nuclear plant and military sites and notes recent IAEA criticism of Iran's non-cooperation, plus Iran's announced plans for a third enrichment site and upgraded centrifuges. The Moscow Times likewise reports strikes on 'dozens' of sites, including parts of Iran's nuclear program, underscoring the scale and the potential to affect strategic facilities. Newsweek reports that Iranian state media IRNA says Iran is preparing a 'decisive' response to a large-scale Israeli strike linked to Iran's nuclear program and military, and presents this as a reported reaction rather than the outlet's independent claim.
Travel and security advisories
Governments and international agencies quickly updated travel and safety guidance as concern spread.
“Governments worldwide have raised travel warnings: Australia now advises ‘do not travel’ to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories; the U.K. advises against travel to Gaza, parts of the West Bank, and northern Israel near Lebanon and Syria; China and India’s embassies have issued alerts urging nationals to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel.”
Newsweek lists multiple travel advisories, including Australia advising “do not travel” to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, the U.K. advising against travel to Gaza and parts of the West Bank and northern Israel, and embassies from China and India issuing alerts.
Newsweek also reports U.S. personnel across the region may be authorized to depart or evacuate depending on security threats, while the U.S. State Department urged citizens to monitor breaking news.
The Moscow Times records official Russian concern, reporting the Kremlin called the strikes a “dramatic escalation.”
Financial Express highlights warnings from Israeli officials and notes observers saying businesses with regional exposure — in defence, logistics and technology partnerships — will watch developments closely.
Oil market and disruptions
Markets reacted sharply: The Moscow Times reports Brent briefly surged about 13% to $78.50 a barrel (WTI hit $77.62), the biggest intraday rise since the days after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, before remaining more than 5% higher later in Moscow trading, and notes that Russia’s oil sector and indices saw gains (Rosneft +3.5%, Lukoil +2.1%). Financial Express says the developments pushed crude oil prices up more than 7% to their highest levels in months and warns businesses with regional exposure will be closely watching the fallout. Newsweek focuses less on price specifics and more on operational disruptions — warning of possible airspace closures, sudden travel disruptions and heightened security — effects that feed into economic and logistical uncertainty.
Iran response and risks
Financial Express cites Katz’s warning that a missile and drone retaliation from Iran could come 'in the immediate future'.
“Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned a missile and drone retaliation from Iran could come ‘in the immediate future.’”
The Moscow Times quotes analysts saying markets will be watching Iran’s response to gauge how long the moves persist.
Newsweek reports IRNA’s claim that Iran is preparing a 'decisive' response.
The U.S. State Department warns the situation is fast-changing, and together these reports underscore ambiguity and the risk of rapid escalation.