Israeli operation 'Lion Nation' targeted Iran's nuclear programme, with explosions heard near the nuclear facility in Natanz.
Two or more independent sources agree on the core facts. Additional sources would further strengthen this assessment.
How we assess confidence →Entities
Source Reports
What each source reports. "Source tone" reflects the language used by the outlet — it is not an independent verification.
The sounds of numerous explosions were heard near the Iranian nuclear facility in Natanz
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early on June 13 that Israeli forces had launched "Operation Rising Lion," a preemptive strike targeting Iran's nuclear program
Israeli forces struck Iran's main nuclear enrichment site in Natanz and targeted key nuclear scientists
Share This Event
Know another source?
If you've seen this event covered by another news outlet, submit it for editorial review. Approved sources improve our confidence ratings.
This event is rated likely. One more trusted source could elevate it to verified.
Extraction metadata
Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:58:22.645Z
Source story: israel-launched-a-war-against-iran-on-the-night-of-13-june-2025