Iran has announced the launch of a large-scale military operation against Israel, codenamed "True Promise 3," hitting dozens of military targets, including air bases and command centers, on the night of June 13, 2025, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported, citing a statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The attack, carried out in response to Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, escalated the conflict, causing alarm in the international community and raising the threat of a regional war. The operation, symbolically linked to the religious holiday of Eid al-Ghadir, underscores Tehran's determination to respond to the losses it has suffered from Israel's actions.

The strikes were carried out using ballistic missiles and drones targeting key Israeli military infrastructure, according to the IRGC. The attack hit areas near Tel Aviv, Haifa and the southern regions, triggering air raid sirens across the country, Al Jazeera reported. Israeli air defense systems, including Iron Dome and Arrow-3, intercepted most of the missiles, but some hit their targets, causing fires and destruction, Reuters reported. Iran's military said the operation, codenamed "O Ali bin Abi Talib," was a response to Israeli attacks that killed senior IRGC officers, scientists and civilians, including children.

Israel confirmed the attack but stressed the effectiveness of its defense. According to The Jerusalem Post, the IDF activated all levels of air defense, and fighter jets from the anti-Iran coalition, including US and Jordanian forces, participated in the interception. Ynet sources reported that damage to infrastructure was recorded in Tel Aviv and the surrounding area, but there is no exact data on casualties. In response to the attack, Israel closed its airspace and suspended operations at Ben Gurion Airport, Haaretz reported.

The context of the conflict is linked to a long-standing standoff. According to The New York Times, Israel has stepped up operations against Iran, seeking to neutralize its missile and nuclear capabilities. In 2024, Tehran launched a series of attacks on Israel in response to the elimination of allied group leaders, the BBC reported. Iran, despite sanctions, continues to develop missile technology, which, according to The Guardian, makes it a threat to the region.