New Details: Israel Hit Iran Harder Than Anyone Realized—Now Iran’s Retaliation Has Everyone Terrified
New details are emerging about Israel’s recent strikes on Iran, and they’re far more devastating than anyone initially realized. According to RedState, the Israeli operation was much larger than first reported, targeting not just military sites but also key infrastructure, including oil refineries and power plants. The fallout? Iran’s retaliation, with 100 drones fired at Israel, has the world on edge. The Right Scoop broke the story, detailing how Iran’s response is a direct counter to Israel’s escalation, and the tension is palpable. For Trump supporters, this is a moment of pride in Israel’s strength; for the rest of us, it’s a terrifying glimpse into a potential regional war. The image above, from the video, shows the night sky lit up by drone trails, a stark reminder of the stakes. It’s racked up over 2 million views, and it’s a story you need to see.
Israel’s strikes, initially thought to be limited, were a full-scale assault, hitting targets across Iran with precision. RedState’s report reveals that the damage to Iran’s oil infrastructure could take years to repair, a blow to their economy that’s already struggling under sanctions. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the operation, stating it was a response to Iran’s previous attacks, including the October 2024 missile barrage.
After repeated threats from the Islamic Republic and confirmation from the IAEA that Iran violated the nuclear deal and lied to the world— continuing its pursuit of nuclear weapons while vowing to destroy Israel— tonight, Israel struck at least 15 nuclear sites in Tehran. pic.twitter.com/maGXgsGwA4
— Hen Mazzig (@HenMazzig) June 13, 2025
Not only did Israel hit over a dozen nuclear sites in Iran, but they targeted the country’s top military leadership as well. That includes Hossein Salami, the supreme commander of the IRGC. He has been confirmed killed in a precision strike, and he’s not the only one. The entire IRGC headquarters is reportedly on fire, with multiple officials de
BREAKING
Islamic Republic of Iran state media says the top commander of the IRGC, Hossein Salami, was targeted in the Israeli airstrikes and is dead.
(IRGC: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) pic.twitter.com/Yc8Nmv9gO4
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) June 13, 2025
Iran’s top nuclear scientists are also dead, representing a major blow to the nation’s ability to restart enrichment at some point.
BREAKING: Iranian state television confirms that top nuclear scientists Abbasi and Tehranchi were killed in Israeli strikes
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) June 13, 2025
But Iran’s retaliation, firing 100 drones, is a game-changer. The Right Scoop’s article details how these drones, launched from multiple sites, are a direct challenge to Israel’s defenses, with the potential to cause significant damage. The video, with its night sky illuminated by drone trails, captures the moment of launch, the tension in the air almost tangible.
This is just the first wave of drones from Iran and that there will be more coming right after this, with the total number expected to be more than 10k.
#BREAKING Iran launches about 100 drones towards Israel, army working to intercept, says Israeli military pic.twitter.com/yRSgZPEasf
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) June 13, 2025
Amid this escalating conflict, President Trump has weighed in with a stark warning on Truth Social. His post reads: “I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal. I told them, in the strongest of words, to ‘just do it,’ but no matter how hard they tried, no matter how close they got, they just couldn’t get it done. I told them it would be much worse than anything they know, anticipated, or were told, that the United States makes the best and most lethal military equipment anywhere in the World, BY FAR, and that Israel has a lot of it, with much more to come – And they know how to use it. Certain Iranian hardliner’s spoke bravely, but they didn’t know what was about to happen. They are all DEAD now, and it will only get worse! There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter, with the next already planned attacks being even more brutal, come to an end. Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire. No more death, no more destruction, JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. God Bless You All!” The image accompanying his post shows Trump at a podium, his expression serious, the American flag behind him. It’s a moment that underscores the gravity of the situation, with Trump’s words a mix of warning and call to action.
This isn’t just about military action—it’s about a region on the brink. The U.S., under Trump, has pledged support for Israel, but the risk of escalation is real, with fears of a broader conflict involving other regional players. For many, this is a test of Trump’s foreign policy, a moment where his “America First” stance meets the complexities of Middle East politics. The video, with its millions of views, is a cultural touchstone, a moment that captures the divide between strength and caution. As one X user put it, “Israel hit hard, but Iran’s response is terrifying.” The image of the drones, their trails cutting through the night, is a visual of that terror, a reminder of what’s at stake. For the world, it’s a question: where do we go from here?
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Natalie Dagenhardt is an American conservative writer who writes for Right Journalism! Natalie has described herself as a polemicist who likes to “stir up the pot,” and does not “pretend to be impartial or balanced, as broadcasters do,” drawing criticism from the left, and sometimes from the right. As a passionate journalist, she works relentlessly to uncover the corruption happening in Washington. She is a “constitutional conservative”.
Terrified? I’m pouring another one! 🙂
And attack drones? Pffft! I was threatened with with 25 years in Leavenworth AS A KID, because….Tesla spark-gap alternators (I built it-and the local radio/tv stations were offline, there in Atlanta)
Like I said…Pffft!
Israel is tough. If they have the supplies, they can get it done. All they need to finish the nuke-busting job is a couple of those bunker-busters. We don’t need to have Americans there fighting, however.