The Israeli Air Force (IAF) launched a large-scale overnight operation targeting key military and nuclear infrastructure sites across Iran, including the Isfahan nuclear enrichment facility and multiple missile systems.
According to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), the coordinated strikes aimed to degrade Iran’s military capabilities and disrupt its nuclear programme.
Approximately 50 Israeli fighter aircraft took part in the mission, delivering over 150 precision-guided munitions on a range of strategic targets. The strikes represent one of the most extensive Israeli aerial operations since the onset of hostilities earlier this year.
The IDF confirmed that the Isfahan nuclear facility, previously struck on the first day of the conflict, was once again targeted. This time, the strikes reportedly inflicted additional damage on Iran’s centrifuge production infrastructure within the compound. Satellite imagery released by Maxar Technologies and dated 14 June 2025 shows visible destruction at the site compared to imagery from 3 June.
The IDF stated that the objective of this latest strike was to “cause further damage” to Iran’s nuclear programme, specifically its ability to manufacture advanced centrifuges essential for uranium enrichment.
“Within the compound, a centrifuge production facility was also targeted, along with additional military targets of the Iranian regime in the Isfahan area,” the IDF reported. The damage is said to be “significant,” though there has been no independent verification from international monitoring bodies.
In parallel, Israeli forces reportedly neutralised four ballistic missile launchers that, according to the IDF, had been primed to fire a salvo at Israeli territory. The interception of these systems before launch suggests that Israel is continuing its strategy of pre-emptive strikes to counter perceived imminent threats.
Further airstrikes during the night targeted logistical and military infrastructure across Iran. These included:
Mobile truck-mounted systems used to launch drones against Israeli territory;
Storage facilities and launch infrastructure for ballistic missiles;
Radar installations and air defence sites operated by Iranian forces.
Isfahan is a significant hub in Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, hosting facilities involved in uranium conversion and centrifuge assembly. The site’s strategic relevance has made it a recurrent focus of international concern, particularly in relation to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
The operation marks a notable intensification of Israel’s military campaign in Iran, which began in earnest earlier this month following a surge in missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory from Iranian-aligned groups. The IDF’s current approach appears aimed at disabling both the strategic military capabilities and the longer-term technological infrastructure underpinning Iran’s missile and nuclear systems.
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