{"id":34300,"date":"2025-06-17T13:20:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T07:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=34300"},"modified":"2025-06-17T13:20:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T07:50:07","slug":"operation-rising-lion-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Operation Rising Lion 2025: Israel Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites in Escalated Conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Operation_Rising_Lion_2025_Israels_large-scale_airstrike_campaign_on_Irans_nuclear_and_military_sites_marks_a_turning_point_in_Middle_East_tensions_with_significant_defence_and_diplomatic_implications\" >Operation Rising Lion 2025: Israel\u2019s large-scale airstrike campaign on Iran\u2019s nuclear and military sites marks a turning point in Middle East tensions, with significant defence and diplomatic implications.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Scope_and_Strategy_of_the_Operation\" >Scope and Strategy of the Operation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Decapitation_of_Leadership_Covert_Mossad_Role\" >Decapitation of Leadership &amp; Covert Mossad Role<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Irans_Massive_Retaliation\" >Iran\u2019s Massive Retaliation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Strategic_and_Global_Implications\" >Strategic and Global Implications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Relevance_for_Exam_Aspirants\" >Relevance for Exam Aspirants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Strategic_vs_Asymmetric_Warfare\" >Strategic vs. Asymmetric Warfare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Implications_for_Global_Diplomacy\" >Implications for Global Diplomacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Defence_Economics_and_Military_Logistics\" >Defence Economics and Military Logistics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Background_to_Israel%E2%80%93Iran_Tensions\" >Background to Israel\u2013Iran Tensions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Earlier_Strikes_and_Covert_Campaigns\" >Earlier Strikes and Covert Campaigns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Shift_in_Tactics_Hybrid_Warfare\" >Shift in Tactics: Hybrid Warfare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Strategic_Goals\" >Strategic Goals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9COperation_Rising_Lion%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cOperation Rising Lion\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#1_What_is_Operation_Rising_Lion\" >1. What is Operation Rising Lion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#2_Which_locations_in_Iran_were_targeted_during_the_operation\" >2. Which locations in Iran were targeted during the operation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#3_Who_were_the_key_figures_killed_in_the_Israeli_strikes\" >3. Who were the key figures killed in the Israeli strikes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#4_How_did_Iran_respond_to_Israels_Operation_Rising_Lion\" >4. How did Iran respond to Israel\u2019s Operation Rising Lion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#5_What_is_the_significance_of_this_operation_in_international_relations\" >5. What is the significance of this operation in international relations?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/operation-rising-lion-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Operation_Rising_Lion_2025_Israels_large-scale_airstrike_campaign_on_Irans_nuclear_and_military_sites_marks_a_turning_point_in_Middle_East_tensions_with_significant_defence_and_diplomatic_implications\"><\/span>Operation Rising Lion 2025: Israel\u2019s large-scale airstrike campaign on Iran\u2019s nuclear and military sites marks a turning point in Middle East tensions, with significant defence and diplomatic implications.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scope_and_Strategy_of_the_Operation\"><\/span><strong>Scope and Strategy of the Operation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On June\u202f13,\u202f2025, Israel launched <em>Operation Rising Lion<\/em>, involving over <strong>200 fighter jets<\/strong> that struck more than <strong>100 pre-selected sites<\/strong> across Iran\u2014targeting nuclear enrichment facilities (Natanz, Fordow, Isfahan), missile launch pads, air-defense systems, IRGC command centers, and executive offices of senior military persons <br>The operation combined long-range airstrikes using F\u201135I, F\u201116, and F\u201115 aircraft with low-cost precision munitions (JDAMs and SPICE bombs), reducing risks and costs while achieving high accuracy <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decapitation_of_Leadership_Covert_Mossad_Role\"><\/span><strong>Decapitation of Leadership &amp; Covert Mossad Role<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multiple senior IRGC figures were killed, including Major Generals Hossein\u202fSalami and Mohammad\u202fBagheri, along with top nuclear scientists such as Fereydoon\u202fAbbasi  Covert operations by Mossad\u2014like drone cache deployment and saboteurs inside Iran\u2014enabled the air campaign by disabling missile infrastructure and radars ahead of the strikes <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Irans_Massive_Retaliation\"><\/span><strong>Iran\u2019s Massive Retaliation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iran responded swiftly, launching more than <strong>370 ballistic missiles<\/strong> and hundreds of Shahed-136 drones into Israel. Most missiles were intercepted, but they caused civilian casualties (24 killed, ~590 injured) and strained Israeli air defenses like Iron Dome and Arrow\u20113 systems <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_and_Global_Implications\"><\/span><strong>Strategic and Global Implications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Israel\u2019s display of air dominance significantly impacted Iran&#8217;s nuclear infrastructure and missile capabilities. Yet, Iran\u2019s missile inventory is still being depleted, while Israel\u2019s air defense costs rise <br>The strikes imperil ongoing U.S.\u2013Iran diplomatic negotiations and risk broader regional escalation, drawing international calls for restraint <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Operation-Rising-Lion-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c.ndtvimg.com\/2025-06\/ogm02tbg_israeliran-attack-live-updates_625x300_15_June_25.jpeg?downsize=390:292\" alt=\"Operation Rising Lion 2025\" title=\"Operation Rising Lion 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Operation Rising Lion 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why This News Is Important<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span><strong>Relevance for Exam Aspirants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This operation closely aligns with topics in <strong>defence strategy<\/strong>, <strong>international relations<\/strong>, <strong>nuclear security<\/strong>, and <strong>Middle East affairs<\/strong>\u2014crucial areas for competitive exams like CSAT, UPSC, CDS, and state-level\/central services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_vs_Asymmetric_Warfare\"><\/span><strong>Strategic vs. Asymmetric Warfare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It showcases the blending of <strong>air power<\/strong> with <strong>low-cost precision munitions<\/strong>, and the integration of <strong>covert sabotage<\/strong> with overt military strikes\u2014an important case study in modern warfare evolution for exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implications_for_Global_Diplomacy\"><\/span><strong>Implications for Global Diplomacy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The escalation has ramifications for <strong>global diplomacy<\/strong>, especially with the U.S. positioning and its impact on the <strong>Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)<\/strong> discussions\u2014vital when analyzing recent international relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defence_Economics_and_Military_Logistics\"><\/span><strong>Defence Economics and Military Logistics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding the financial and logistical implications of prolonged reliance on expensive missile defense systems (Iron Dome, Arrow\u20113) vs. cost-effective strike alternatives fosters insight into sustainable defence practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_to_Israel%E2%80%93Iran_Tensions\"><\/span><strong>Background to Israel\u2013Iran Tensions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified since the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Iran&#8217;s nuclear program, especially developments at Natanz and Fordow, triggered global concern and led to the 2015 JCPOA. Israel has consistently opposed any Iranian nuclear capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earlier_Strikes_and_Covert_Campaigns\"><\/span><strong>Earlier Strikes and Covert Campaigns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the mid-2010s, operations like the Stuxnet cyberattack and targeted airstrikes in 2024 (Operation Days of Repentance) have repeatedly disrupted Iran\u2019s nuclear and missile programs <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shift_in_Tactics_Hybrid_Warfare\"><\/span><strong>Shift in Tactics: Hybrid Warfare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Operation Rising Lion<\/em> marks a shift: blending intelligence, covert sabotage, and low-cost precise aerial bombardment\u2014a hybrid approach differing from older large-scale missile offensives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Goals\"><\/span><strong>Strategic Goals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Israel aims not just to degrade nuclear infrastructure but to erode Iran\u2019s operational command (through targeted killings) while avoiding full occupation\u2014signaling a strategy focused on strategic containment, not regime change<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9COperation_Rising_Lion%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from \u201cOperation Rising Lion\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\ud83d\udd22<\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Operation Rising Lion involved over <strong>200 Israeli jets<\/strong> striking <strong>100+ targets<\/strong> across Iran on June\u202f13,\u202f2025.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Precision strikes eliminated senior IRGC leaders and nuclear scientists, including Hossein\u202fSalami and Fereydoon\u202fAbbasi.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Israel leveraged cost-effective JDAM and SPICE bombs combined with air superiority and stealth tactics.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Iran retaliated with <strong>370+ ballistic missiles<\/strong> and drone attacks, causing civilian casualties and straining Israeli defenses.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The operation raises serious implications for the <strong>global nuclear non\u2011proliferation regime<\/strong>, <strong>regional stability<\/strong>, and <strong>US\u2011Iran diplomatic efforts<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Operation Rising Lion 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_Operation_Rising_Lion\"><\/span>1. <strong>What is Operation Rising Lion?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Operation Rising Lion is a large-scale Israeli airstrike campaign launched on June 13, 2025, targeting Iran&#8217;s nuclear facilities and military infrastructure. The operation involved over 200 fighter jets striking more than 100 sites in Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_locations_in_Iran_were_targeted_during_the_operation\"><\/span>2. <strong>Which locations in Iran were targeted during the operation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major nuclear enrichment facilities such as Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan were targeted, along with missile launch bases, IRGC command centers, and air-defense installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Who_were_the_key_figures_killed_in_the_Israeli_strikes\"><\/span>3. <strong>Who were the key figures killed in the Israeli strikes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senior IRGC commanders like Hossein Salami and Mohammad Bagheri were reportedly killed, along with top nuclear scientists including Fereydoon Abbasi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_did_Iran_respond_to_Israels_Operation_Rising_Lion\"><\/span>4. <strong>How did Iran respond to Israel\u2019s Operation Rising Lion?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iran launched over 370 ballistic missiles and hundreds of Shahed-136 drones towards Israel in retaliation. While most were intercepted, there were casualties and infrastructural damage on the Israeli side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_the_significance_of_this_operation_in_international_relations\"><\/span>5. <strong>What is the significance of this operation in international relations?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operation has escalated tensions in the Middle East, jeopardized U.S.\u2013Iran diplomacy over nuclear issues, and brought global attention to hybrid warfare tactics combining intelligence, covert sabotage, and air power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button 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