This is a list of airstrikes and bombardments during the Twelve-Day War. The war began on 13 June 2025, when Israel attacked targets at more than a dozen locations across Iran. Under the codename Operation Rising Lion, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Mossad attacked key nuclear sites, military installations, and residential areas, including targeted assassinations of military and civilian personnel, many of whom were killed in their homes or in meetings. Beginning on the evening of 13 June, Iran initiated retaliatory strikes against Israel, under the codename Operation True Promise III. The operation consisted of ballistic missiles and drones targeting military sites, intelligence sites, and residential areas. Iran also threatened to target American, British, and French military bases if they provided assistance to Israel. On 22 June, the United States conducted Operation Midnight Hammer, which involved airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Iran responded by attacking U.S. bases in Iraq and Qatar as part of Operation Glad Tidings of Victory.
Operation Rising Lion Beginning on 13 June 2025, under the codename Operation Rising Lion, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Mossad attacked key Iranian nuclear sites, military installations, and residential areas, including targeted assassinations of military and civilian personnel, many of whom were killed in their homes or in meetings.
Nuclear facilities + Operation Rising Lion attacks on Iranian nuclear facilitiesAirstrike targetDamage informationNatanz Nuclear FacilityThe Pilot Fuel Enrichment Plant (PFEP), a multi-story enrichment hall with thousands of advanced gas centrifuges used to produce 60% enriched uranium, was destroyed with at least three explosive impacts visible in satellite imagery. It was reported by the Royal United Services Institute that the damage to the PFEP might have been caused by GBU-31(V)3 or GBU-28, two types of bunker buster bombs. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported that at least five areas in the Natanz Nuclear Facility were damaged or destroyed by Israeli airstrikes.An electrical substation feeding power to the Natanz Nuclear Facility was damaged causing a site-wide power outage. Backup generators were also destroyed. The delicate gas centrifuges in the underground cascade hall containing part of the PFEP and the main Fuel Enrichment Plant were likely severely damaged or destroyed by this unexpected loss of power.Significant damage occurred to the air defense systems around the nuclear facility.Esfahan Nuclear Technology CenterA metallic uranium production facility at the Esfahan Nuclear Technology Center (ENTC) was damaged or destroyed.The Uranium Conversion Facility, which is used "for re-converting enriched uranium to produce nuclear fuel" was damaged.The Fuel Plate Fabrication Plant at the center was damaged.The IAEA announced that a fourth "critical building" at the center was damaged, without specifying which building.Arak Nuclear ComplexThe IR-40 reactor containment building was destroyed by a direct hit on 19 June, as were distillation towers at the adjacent heavy water production plant.Fordow Fuel Enrichment PlantThe Atomic Energy Organization of Iran stated that the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant had been struck by an airstrike on 12 June, and that there had been limited damage to the site. The IDF, however, denies having struck the site. According to The Times of Israel, the reason for the differing claims is not clear. The BBC reported there was "no visible damage" to the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant as of 15 June.On 16 June, a second Israeli airstrike struck the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, causing no damage. The airstrike triggered nearby earthquake sensors.Parchin Military ComplexMultiple airstrikes on June 12 and June 15 caused damage to the Parchin Military Complex, which is used "to develop and manufacture explosive materials and advanced munitions, including ballistic missiles". Parchin, was also the target of Israeli airstrikes in October 2024.Iran Centrifuge Technology CompanyIsraeli airstrikes caused damage to two buildings at the Iran Centrifuge Technology Company (TESA) in Karaj, which were used to produce parts for centrifuges.Tehran Nuclear Research CenterAn Israeli airstrike caused damage to a building at the Tehran Nuclear Research Center (TNRC), which was used to manufacture and test advanced centrifuge rotors.Imam Hossein UniversityAn airstrike struck a building at the Imam Hossein University (IHU), which is controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a branch of the Iranian military. It has a scientific group and a nuclear physics department. In June 2025, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) stated this strike was targeting the Iranian nuclear weapons program and that IHU "has reportedly been involved in experiments related to nuclear weapons technology". In 2006 the National Council of Resistance of Iran claimed that IHU was the main center for experiments on nuclear weapons technology and that 21 professors and researchers worked on a secret weapons program. Days after the airstrikes, the Congressional Research Service reported Iran had "halted its nuclear weapons program" in 2003 and had not resumed it prior to the airstrikes.
Chemical weapon facilities + Operation Rising Lion attacks on Iranian chemical weapon facilitiesAirstrike targetDamage informationShahid Meisami GroupIsraeli airstrikes destroyed two buildings at the Shahid Meisami Group complex in Karaj, Alborz Province, which is involved research and chemical engineering in the Iranian chemical weapons program.
Targeted assassinations
Government locations + Operation Rising Lion attacks on facilities of the Iranian governmentAirstrike targetDamage informationIranian Ministry of DefenseDamage occurred at the headquarters of the Iranian Ministry of Defense. The Israeli Air Force stated the Ministry of Defense, which reports to the President of Iran, not to the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, was responsible for advancing the nuclear program of Iran.Organization of Defensive Innovation and ResearchDamage occurred to the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research (SPND) building, which is the Iranian counterpart to the United States' Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).Iranian Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe library of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Tehran was struck, sustained damage, and caused a fire.Iranian Ministry of JusticeThe Iranian Ministry of Justice building in western Tehran was struck and sustained damage, and all the windows in the building were destroyed.Iranian Ministry of IntelligenceThe Iranian Ministry of Intelligence building in Tehran was struck and sustained damage.Iranian Law Enforcement CommandThe Iranian Law Enforcement Command building in Tehran was struck and sustained damage.Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting HeadquartersIsraeli forces caused a fire and significant damage to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) headquarters building in Tehran, causing live broadcasts to go offline. At least four missiles struck the building.Evin PrisonOn 23 June an airstike stoke the main gate of the prison, damaged adjacent facilities such as the judicial and administrative buildings.Palestine Square Countdown ClockOn 23 June, the countdown clock was reportedly destroyed.
Military installations Headquarters + Operation Rising Lion attacks on Iranian military headquartersAirstrike targetDamage informationIRGC HeadquartersDamage occurred at the headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran. At least one person was killed in the strike.IRGC Quds Force HeadquartersDamage occurred at the headquarters of the Quds Force, one of the five branches of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran.IRGC Basij HeadquartersDamage occurred to the headquarters of the Basij, one of the five branches of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) north of Isfahan.IRGC Khomein HeadquartersDamage occurred to the regional headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Khomein.
Airbases + Operation Rising Lion attacks on Iranian airbasesAirstrike targetDamage informationIranian Air Force 2nd Tactical AirbaseNumerous buildings at the Tabriz Shahid Madani International Airport, which also serves as the 2nd Tactical Airbase for the Iranian Air Force were destroyed. The airbase houses three Iranian squadrons that fly Mikoyan MiG-29s and Northrop F-5s. The airbase also houses SA-6 Gainful surface-to-air missile systems.The airbase runway was cratered, which "prevented aircraft from interfering with Israeli operations".Hamadan AirbaseAn aircraft hangar was damaged, which houses F-4 Phantom aircraft from the 31st Tactical Fighter Squadron.The radar located at the airbase was destroyed.Iranian Air Force 1st Tactical AirbaseThe Mehrabad International Airport, which also serves as an airbase for Iranian Air Force (IRIAF) was struck by Israeli missiles, which caused damage and left a fire burning at a hangar for military jets.In a different set of airstrikes, two F-14 Tomcat fighter planes on the tarmac were destroyed.Asadabad AirportSeveral Haj Qasem medium-range ballistic missiles on their launchers were struck and destroyed along the runway at the Asadabad Airport near the village of Bujin.Iranian Air Force 14th Tactical AirbaseAn aerial refueling aircraft at the Mashhad Shahid Hasheminejad International Airport, which also serves as an airbase for the Iranian Air Force, was destroyed, causing an explosion and fire. The airport is away from Israeli territory, marking the deepest airstrike that Israeli aircraft have conducted in Iranian territory since the start of the conflict.Khatami Air BaseDamage occurred to Khatami Air Base, also known as the Iranian Air Force 8th Tactical Airbase. The airbase houses F-14A/AM Tomcats, Chengdu FT-7Ns, and Pilatus PC-7 aircraft.
Missile bases