Israel launches second wave of airstrikes on Isfahan nuclear site: conflict intensifies

The latest Israeli airstrikes on Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict that began June 13. With over 470 missiles and 1,000 drones fired by Iran and multiple senior Iranian commanders killed, the region faces heightened instability and growing international concern.

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Israel intensified its conflict with Iran by launching a second wave of airstrikes on the Isfahan nuclear site, targeting centrifuge production facilities and killing three senior Iranian commanders.

"The strikes targeted 'a centrifuge production facility' at the Isfahan site and caused 'significant damage' to its centrifuge production capabilities," said the Israeli military.

This escalation follows Tehran's volley of five ballistic missiles toward central Israel overnight, part of a broader Iranian retaliation involving over 470 ballistic missiles and approximately 1,000 drones fired at Israel since June 13.

"According to Israeli Army estimates, Iran has retaliated by firing more than 450 missiles and 1,000 drones at Israel so far," underscoring the intensity of the ongoing conflict.

The war began on June 13 after Israel targeted Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing top generals and nuclear scientists. The violence has resulted in at least 722 deaths, including 285 civilians, and over 2,500 wounded in Iran.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the killing of Saeed Izadi, leader of the Palestine Corps of the Quds Force, in a strike on an apartment in Qom.

"The Israeli military said it once again struck an Iranian nuclear facility in Isfahan overnight, killing three senior Iranian commanders," highlighting the targeted nature of the attacks.

The conflict has drawn international concern, with Turkish President Erdogan accusing Israel of sabotaging nuclear talks between Iran and the US, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warning that US involvement would be "unfortunate" and "very, very dangerous."

Despite the attacks, local officials in Isfahan reported no radiation leaks from the targeted nuclear site.

This ongoing tit-for-tat exchange marks a dangerous escalation in Middle Eastern tensions, with both sides sustaining heavy losses and no clear resolution in sight.
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Israel launched a second wave of airstrikes on Iran's Isfahan nuclear site, targeting centrifuge production facilities and killing three senior commanders, amid escalating conflict marked by over 470 Iranian ballistic missiles and 1,000 drones fired at Israel since June 13, with heavy casualties reported in Iran.
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The Headline

Israel's second wave of airstrikes targets Isfahan

Key Facts
  • Iran launched over 470 ballistic missiles and approximately 1,000 drones targeting Israel since June 13, according to Israeli authorities and army estimates.NdtvLivemint
  • Israel carried out multiple airstrikes on Iran's nuclear and military sites, including Isfahan, targeting centrifuge production facilities and causing significant damage.Euronews.com3Ndtv
  • About 50 Israeli fighter jets were involved in bombing Iranian nuclear and military sites, according to the Israel Defence Forces.Ndtv
  • Israeli strikes killed three senior Iranian commanders and Quds Force leader Saeed Izadi in targeted attacks in Qom.Euronews.com4Aljazeera+1
  • Local officials confirmed no radiation leaks after Israeli strikes on the Isfahan nuclear site.Aljazeera
The Israeli military, the IDF, has said the strikes targeted 'a centrifuge production facility' at the Isfahan site and that 'significant damage' was caused to its centrifuge production capabilities.
Euronews.com
Euronews.com
Israel has carried out a second wave of airstrikes targeting Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility, shortly after Tehran launched a volley of five ballistic missiles toward central Israel overnight.
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It was the second attack on Isfahan as the conflict between the Middle Eastern nations, killing at least 430 people and wounding nearly 3,500 others in Iran, according to Iran's health ministry.
Aljazeera
Aljazeera
The Israeli military on Saturday said that it once again struck an Iranian nuclear facility in Isfahan overnight, killing three senior Iranian commanders in targeted attacks.
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The target of the Israeli airstrikes was two centrifuge production sites, reported news agency AP citing an Israeli military official. Three senior Iranian commanders were killed in the targeted attacks, said the Israeli military.
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Key Stats at a Glance
Number of ballistic missiles launched by Iran
over 470 ballistic missiles
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Number of drones launched by Iran
approximately 1,000 drones
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Number of Israeli fighter jets involved
around 50 fighter jets
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Regional political reactions and warnings

Key Facts
  • Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israeli PM Netanyahu of sabotaging nuclear talks between Iran and the US and stated that 'victory will be Iran's.'Euronews.com
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that US involvement in the conflict would be 'unfortunate' and 'very, very dangerous.'Euronews.com
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Background Context

Conflict origins and Iranian casualties

Key Facts
  • The conflict began on June 13 with escalating missile and drone attacks between Israel and Iran, initiated by Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites.Livemint
  • At least 722 people have been killed in Iran, including 285 civilians, with more than 2,500 wounded, according to an Iranian human rights group and health ministry reports.LivemintAljazeera
Key Stats at a Glance
Total deaths in Iran
At least 722 people
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Civilian deaths in Iran
including 285 civilians
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