Geopolitical Tensions Escalate as Israel Launches Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites
Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald TRUMP engaged in a 50-minute phone call, confirmed by the Kremlin, shortly after Israel initiated Operation Rising Lion—a large-scale aerial campaign targeting Iran. Moscow claims to have warned Washington about potential escalation prior to the strikes, emphasizing Russia''s unchanged stance on seeking diplomatic solutions to the Iranian nuclear program.
Israel deployed 200 fighter jets in a nighttime offensive on June 13, striking over 100 locations in Iran, including suspected nuclear research facilities. This marks the region''s most significant airstrike campaign since 2006. Iranian forces retaliated with missile salvos into Israel, further escalating tensions.