Arya News - Israel has carried out an unprecedented, multi-wave surprise attack against Iran involving 200 jets, plus drones operating inside the Islamic Republic. Here`s a recap of the key details, plus new information that`s come to light in the past hours.
The attack, codenamed ‘Operation Rising Lion’, targeted:Iran’s ResponseHas Iranian Counterstrike Taken Place?Trump’s UltimatumThe US president wrote a mob boss-style Truth Social post boasting about the murder of “certain Iranian hardliners,” and warning that the next attacks will be “even more brutal” unless Iran makes a deal. Later, he issued a post about his “60-day ultimatum,” signaling direct knowledge of Israel’s plans.Key ReactionsTraditional regional US allies including Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar sharply condemned Israel, with Qatar saying Tel Aviv’s “reckless actions continue to destroy prospects for peace” & put global security “in imminent danger.”Russia condemned the sharp escalation of tensions and Israel’s blatant “violation of the UN Charter and international law.”The UN’s response? “Concern” about the targeting of nuclear sites.