OSINT Update for 15 June 2025
🇮🇷 IRAN
🛡️ Kinetic & Drone War
* Launched over 200 missiles and drones at Israel in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Tehran’s nuclear sites; most intercepted but resulted in civilian casualties and communication blackouts in Gaza.
* Shot down two Israeli F‑35 fighter jets and captured one pilot—a significant escalation.
* Iran claimed to have downed an Israeli drone near Fordow nuclear site.
* Threatened to target US, UK, and French military bases if they support Israel.
🔐 Cyberattack & Espionage
* Iranian hackers breached Bank Sepah, compromising 42 million accounts; further leaks are likely.
* Iran claims possession of sensitive Israeli military files—a sign of growing cyber‑espionage.
📢 Political Messaging
* Supreme Leader termed Israeli strikes a “declaration of war.”
* UN Security Council convenes amid fears of regional conflict.
🇮🇱 ISRAEL
🔥 Kinetic Strikes
* Conducted “Operation Rising Lion,” striking 100+ Iranian military and nuclear targets—including Natanz, Fordow, and Tehran—reportedly killing IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists.
* Declared national emergency; PM Netanyahu vowed further attacks on Iranian regime’s strategic sites.
* Oil surged 7%, US markets dropped 1.8%; global leaders urged caution.
🛸 Drone Warfare
* Deployed decoy and swarm UAV tactics alongside airstrikes.
* Israeli air defences intercepted 100+ Iranian drones and missiles; one Israeli drone downed near Fordow.
🔐 Cyber Defence
* Claims of thwarting 85 Iranian cyberattacks on Israeli officials and infrastructure.
🌍 GLOBAL / WESTERN POWERS
🇬🇧 UK
* RAF Typhoons deployed to Middle East under Operation Shader as contingency; PM highlighted need for de-escalation.
🇺🇸 USA
* Issued warnings to Iran over targeting US/UK/French bases; denies direct involvement in strikes.
* FBI warns domestic military and critical infrastructure are under cyber threats from Middle Eastern actors.
🌐 UN / Diplomatic
* UN emergency meeting held; urgent calls for restraint and diplomacy amid escalation.
🇷🇺 RUSSIA
* No new activity specific to Israel–Iran theatre. Monitoring for involvement via regional powers or BRICS positioning.
🇺🇦 UKRAINE
🛸 Drone Production
* Continuing rapid expansion of FPV and long-range drones; capacity now at 5 million/year.
*No direct connection to current Middle East events, but regional drone tech advancements apply context.
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