when did israel attack iran

Israel attacked Iran on June 13, 2025, launching surprise airstrikes and commando operations targeting Iran's key military and nuclear facilities, including the Natanz Nuclear Facility, and assassinating prominent military leaders and nuclear scientists. This attack, known as Operation Rising Lion or Operation Red Wedding, involved hundreds of Israeli fighter jets and precision strikes on about 100 targets. The goal was to roll back Iran's nuclear capabilities, which Israel viewed as an existential threat. The conflict quickly escalated into a war lasting about twelve days, with Iran retaliating through missile and drone attacks against Israel and U.S. bases also becoming involved later in the conflict.