Israel-Iran Conflict: Deadly Attacks and International Calls for Peace

Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates After Deadly Attack; International Leaders Call for Peace Tensions in the Middle East have reached a critical point following a significant attack by Israel on Iran. The early morning raid on June 13, 2025, targeted multiple sites within Iran, resulting in the deaths of Iranian Major General Mohammad Bagheri and Revolutionary Guard Commander Hossein Salami. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed retaliation, and on June 14th, Iran launched "Operation True Promise III," firing over 150 missiles and 100 drones at Israel. Three Israeli civilians were killed, and more than 170 injured. "This unprovoked aggression will not go unanswered," stated a senior Iranian official in a televised address. The attack also targeted Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, causing the closure of Iranian airspace. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of further attacks against Iran. Meanwhile, world leaders scrambled to de-escalate the situation. Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Iranian officials to encourage a return to nuclear negotiations, which were subsequently cancelled. Pope Leon XIV issued a call for peace and responsibility. The conflict highlights the deep-seated concerns of Israel and its allies regarding Iran's nuclear program. The international community faces the urgent task of preventing further escalation and finding a peaceful resolution to this dangerous crisis.