June 13, 2025
- Israel launches Operation Start (name not official): surprise airstrikes hit Iranian nuclear and military facilities—targeting sites in Tehran, Fordow, Natanz, and other regions—marking a direct attack after decades of more covert conflict.
- Iran confirms at least 78 killed and over 320 injured, including civilians and military personnel
June 19, 2025
- Iran launched a Sejjil ballistic missile that struck Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba amid a wider missile barrage that hit several Israeli cities
- 71 people lightly injured at Soroka—mostly from shockwaves, falling debris, or while sheltering—according to Israel’s Health Ministry; no confirmed deaths
June 22, 2025
- The United States launches Operation Midnight Hammer, striking three Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—with bunker-buster bombs and cruise missiles.
- No casualties were reported by Iranian authorities; U.S. spokespeople and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran noted severe structural damage but did not report any injuries or fatalities
June 23, 2025
- Iran retaliates by firing missiles at the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar (Operation Glad Tidings of Victory): around six missiles launched; one reportedly hits; no casualties.
- Qatar and other Gulf countries close airspace preemptively; U.S. relocates forces.
- Meanwhile, Israel hits more targets in Tehran, including Evin Prison, IRGC command centers, and the Fordow enrichment facility.
- U.S. President Trump announces on Truth Social that Israel and Iran have “fully agreed” to a phased ceasefire over 24 hours.
June 24, 2025 (Early hours)
- The initial ceasefire window begins; however, both sides accuse the other of violations:
- Israel claims Iran launched missiles into Israeli airspace, prompting orders for renewed strikes.
- Iran denies violations, and London, the Guardian, and Al Jazeera report renewed exchanges despite ceasefire.
June 24, 2025 (Afternoon)
- Israel officially confirms the ceasefire is now in effect, declaring its military objectives accomplished.
- The U.S. and Qatar’s mediation credited with brokering the deal; President Trump describes the truce as marking the end of a “12‑day war”.
- Some remaining operational strikes reportedly occurred just before the truce fully took hold, but the cessation was confirmed around 10:46 UTC.