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National Times Bureau, June 13: In a dramatic escalation that has drawn global concern, Israel launched a massive preemptive air assault on Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure under “Operation Rising Lion” early June 13. The operation marks one of the largest military actions against the Islamic Republic in over four decades.The Israeli offensive targeted around 100 high-value sites across Iran, including Natanz, Khondab, and Fordow nuclear enrichment facilities, as well as ballistic missile depots and air defense systems. Nearly 200 Israeli aircraft, drones, and cyber units executed the simultaneous strikes, dealing a significant blow to Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.Among those killed…