Israel Launches Unprecedented Military Campaign Against Iran: Timeline, Impact, and Global Repercussions

Independent monitoring projects documented over 2,300 strikes in at least 29 of Iran’s 31 provinces. Key targets included the South Pars gas field and facilities on Kharg Island, both vital to Iran’s energy sector. These attacks contributed to a sharp rise in global oil and gas prices and triggered retaliatory strikes on neighboring Gulf states.

Targeting Iran’s Nuclear Program
Israel also focused on Iran’s nuclear facilities, including the Natanz enrichment complex, a central hub in Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Iran responded with missile strikes on Dimona, near Israel’s own nuclear research site, heightening fears of escalation between nuclear-capable adversaries.

Israel’s statements emphasized establishing air superiority, signaling an intent not just to strike, but to degrade Iran’s ability to respond from the air. Officials publicly framed their strategy as “paving the path to Tehran,” sparking global concern and condemnation from governments urging restraint.