The world is watching as Israel launches a preemptive strike against Iran, sending shockwaves through the Middle East. Explosions have been reported across Tehran, with three missiles hitting targets while fifteen were intercepted. Iran has promised a massive response, raising fears of an all-out war.
It is already Friday the 13th in the region, and tensions have reached a boiling point. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a “special situation”, closing schools and preparing for potential retaliation. The Trump administration has distanced itself from the attack, with U.S. officials stating that there was no American involvement in the strikes.
Additional scenes from Tehran, Iran.
Israel targeted Iran's air defense missiles, likely paving the way for a larger strike. pic.twitter.com/Py3cqdYmUK
— Resistance of Pakistan 🇵🇰🔻 (@AzadPak1947) June 13, 2025
🚨🇮🇱🇮🇷 BREAKING: FIGHTER JETS OVER IRAQ AS EXPLOSIONS REPORTED IN IRAN – SIRENS IN ISRAEL
Fighter jets breaking the sound barrier over northern Iraq in the last hour, with warplanes spotted over Koya in Iraqi Kurdistan.
This comes as Israeli military officials say strikes on… https://t.co/eZd7g9t6t8 pic.twitter.com/c41agCy6Kg
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 13, 2025
BREAKING: Israeli forces says military operation against Iran is expected to last several days: "At the end of the operation, there will be no nuclear threat"
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) June 13, 2025
ISRAEL
🇮🇱 Sirens heard in Israel as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels fire missiles#Israel #Houthi #Iran #TelAviv #Yemen #MissileAttack pic.twitter.com/dMljAGgzZX
— Abhay (@AstuteGaba) June 4, 2025
🚨Urgent ⚡️🇮🇱🇮🇷:
ISRAËL ATTAQUE OFFICIELLEMENT L'IRAN.
Des images montrent de la fumée s'élevant de Téhéran en Iran.
15 interceptions à Téhéran, environ 3 impacts jusqu'à présent pic.twitter.com/ADxd1rISc5
— Mali Transition Fo Saya 🇲🇱🇧🇫🇳🇪🇷🇺❤️ (@MaliTransition) June 13, 2025
🚨🚨 *EXPLOSIONS IN BAGHDAD, IRAQ
WW3.
— Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) June 13, 2025
TRUMP IS NOW CONVENING A CABINET MEETING
ISRAEL NAMED THEIR OPERATION IN IRAN “STRENGTH OF A LION”
— amit (@amitisinvesting) June 13, 2025
It has begun.
Israel declares a state of emergency and launches a preemptive strike on Iran.
Reports of massive explosions now heard across Tehran. pic.twitter.com/hIFYPWH8TB
— Mariam Solaimankhil (@Mariamistan) June 13, 2025
It has started. Israel has started attack on Iran 🇮🇷
Dropping bombs everywhere .
Stocks are collapsing.
— tic toc (@TicTocTick) June 13, 2025
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
EXPLOSIONS HEARD IN TEHRAN CONFIRMED BY AXIOS.
ISRAEL STRIKES IRAN PREEMPTIVELY
GOD HELP US ALLhttps://t.co/p3ibgDbxaP
— Ebenezer 💹🧲 (@EbMD_) June 13, 2025
US NATIONAL SECURITY OFFICIALS SAID THEY HAD NO INVOLVEMENT IN THE ISRAELI STRIKES ON IRAN
one could assume Trump is probably pissed off
he said he did not want strikes ahead of negotiations scheduled for tomorrow
— amit (@amitisinvesting) June 13, 2025
In response to Israel launching an airstrike against Iran, gold is up another $24 in early Asian trading, back above $3,410. Bitcoin, on the other hand, just tanked below $104.5K. Priced in gold, Bitcoin is now more than 15% below its Nov. 2021 peak. Bitcoin's failure to rise…
— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) June 13, 2025
ISRAEL OFFICIAL CONFIRMS ATTACK TARGETED IRAN NUCLEAR SITES AS PER THE AP
Futures now down 1.5% pic.twitter.com/S5jfyBsLzZ
— amit (@amitisinvesting) June 13, 2025
Bitcoin $BTC 🚨🚨 Nooooooooooooo pic.twitter.com/Zn4Yctzuaw
— Barchart (@Barchart) June 13, 2025
BREAKING: Israeli forces says military operation against Iran is expected to last several days: "At the end of the operation, there will be no nuclear threat"
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) June 13, 2025
🚨🇮🇱🇮🇷 BREAKING: FIGHTER JETS OVER IRAQ AS EXPLOSIONS REPORTED IN IRAN – SIRENS IN ISRAEL
Fighter jets breaking the sound barrier over northern Iraq in the last hour, with warplanes spotted over Koya in Iraqi Kurdistan.
This comes as Israeli military officials say strikes on… https://t.co/eZd7g9t6t8 pic.twitter.com/c41agCy6Kg
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 13, 2025
The operation in Iran is in coordination with the U.S., says Israeli media N12.
— The_Real_Fly (@The_Real_Fly) June 13, 2025
*RUBIO SAYS US IS NOT INVOLVED IN ISRAEL STRIKES AGAINST IRAN
*RUBIO: IRAN SHOULD NOT TARGET U.S. INTERESTS OR PERSONNEL
*RUBIO: ISRAEL TOOK UNILATERAL ACTION VS IRAN
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) June 13, 2025
SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO STATEMENT ON THE ISRAEL ATTACKS pic.twitter.com/OocgF7viHs
— amit (@amitisinvesting) June 13, 2025
🚨🚨BREAKING: Reports say Israel has targeted Iranian Chief of Staff Mohammad Baqeri in an assassination attempt. pic.twitter.com/WrQAccQmcO
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) June 13, 2025
Markets are reacting swiftly. Gold has surged over $30 in early Asian trading, pushing prices back above $3,420.
The financial fallout is just beginning. Investors are scrambling as uncertainty grips global markets. The Israeli strike has disrupted oil prices, with Brent crude spiking over 2%. The Trump administration had been negotiating with Tehran on a nuclear deal, but this attack throws those talks into chaos.
Iran has vowed a “history-making” response to Israel’s airstrikes, with military officials warning that retaliation will go beyond previous missile barrages. Iranian leaders have signaled that U.S. military sites in the region could be targeted, and the White House has begun evacuating personnel in anticipation of escalation.
The Middle East is on edge. Iran’s response could reshape the geopolitical landscape, and the world is bracing for what comes next.
Sources:
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/israel/israel-iran-strikes-rcna212729
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68852522
https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/future/gc00
https://www.axios.com/2025/06/12/israel-strike-iran-response-witkoff