IDF secures air superiority over Tehran amid rising tensions

In June 2025, Iran intensified its missile strikes aimed at Israeli population centers as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a significant military campaign against Iranian missile and nuclear facilities. The IDF reported conducting over 170 strikes against Iranian military targets in three days, making substantial headway in neutralizing threats posed by Iran's ballistic missiles. Despite Iran's initial capability of launching 2,000 ballistic missiles, Israel's operations targeted launching vehicles, crucial for executing their missile strategies. The IDF's campaign followed extensive intelligence gathering efforts that lasted for years, illustrating a well-prepared operation supported by the Mossad. Israeli officials revealed that the Iranian regime aims to amass a significant arsenal of 8,000 ballistic missiles which would be aimed at overwhelming Israel. Unlike Iran's tactics that deliberately target civilians, the IDF issued warnings to Iranian civilians ahead of strikes on military assets. As part of this ongoing military operation, dubbed Operation Rising Lion, Israel aimed to reshape regional security dynamics by preventing the Iranian regime from realizing its military ambitions. Israel Katz, Israel's defense minister, warned that civilians in Tehran would bear the consequences of the Iranian regime's provocative actions, threatening timely retaliation for missile attacks. The situation remains dynamic, with the potential for escalated conflict. The IDF has reassured Israelis of their commitment to maintaining security and anticipates further operations against any remnants of Iran's military capabilities. Officials have indicated a longer-term framework for these operations, hinting at strategic objectives that extend into the foreseeable future.