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TEL AVIV, June 13, 2025 (UNI/Xinhua) -- This photo issued by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on June 13, 2025 shows Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir (C) overseeing IDF strikes against Iran at the Israeli Air Force situation room in Israel. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Friday that Israel has launched a 'preemptive strike' on Iran. IDF confirmed in a statement that its jets have completed the first-stage attack, notably strikes on dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in different areas of Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video address that the goal of the ongoing operation is 'to strike Iran's nuclear infrastructure, Iran's ballistic missile factories, and Iran's military capabilities,' and will continue 'for as many days as it takes.' UNI PHOTO-7F