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Tabriz, June 13, 2025: Israel has launched another attack on Iran, targeting the Shahid Fakouri military airbase in the northwestern city of Tabriz. According to a report by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, the attack took place around 12:30 PM on Friday, June 13. Images circulating on social media show thick black smoke rising from the airbase following the strike.
The report states that the base, which houses fighter jets, sustained significant damage. Earlier on Friday, at dawn, the Israeli Air Force conducted another operation targeting Tehran and surrounding areas. The attacks claimed the lives of several high-ranking Iranian officials, including Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Hossein Salami, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Gholam Ali Rashid, head of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Base, and at least six nuclear scientists.
Israel claims that the operation, dubbed “Rising Lion,” targeted multiple nuclear research facilities, military bases, drone, and missile sites. Several buildings and structures were either completely or partially destroyed.
During the attack, Iran launched several drones, but Israel reported that these were shot down before reaching their targets.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed a severe response to the attacks, stating, “Israel’s aggression will face a harsh retaliation.
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