Israel Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites, Iran Launches 100+ Drones Retaliation

Israel launched a major military operation called "Rising Lion," involving over 200 fighter jets striking more than 100 targets in Iran, including nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and military commanders, in an effort to prevent Tehran from developing an atomic weapon. The strikes resulted in the deaths of several top Iranian military leaders, including the commander of the Revolutionary Guards, and caused explosions at key sites such as the uranium enrichment facility at Natanz. In retaliation, Iran launched over 100 attack drones toward Israel, which Israeli defense systems are actively intercepting, and there is concern about possible additional missile attacks. Israel declared a state of emergency with air-raid sirens sounding across the country, and neighboring countries like Jordan closed their airspace due to regional escalation fears. Israeli officials emphasized that the operation was based on independent decisions and high-quality intelligence, with no direct US involvement, while Iranian leadership vowed revenge for what they termed a "wicked and bloody" attack. The conflict has caused significant disruptions in regional air travel as airlines reroute flights to avoid the affected airspace.