_News_ | *Israel strikes Iran* Targeting military commanders, scientists and nuclear facilities 👇 Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Friday night targeting Iranian commanders, scientists, and military and nuclear facilities—most notably the Natanz uranium enrichment facility. The Israeli army spokesperson stated that 200 fighter jets took part in the strikes, targeting approximately 100 targets in Iran with 300 bombs. The strikes killed the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Hossein Salami, the army chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri, the commander of the Khatam al-Anbia joint forces headquarters Gholamali Rashid, and several other nuclear scientists. In retaliation, Iran launched 100 drone strikes as an initial response—some spotted over Iraqi airspace—and declared it is preparing an appropriate response This Israeli aggression comes after days of threats and heightened media rhetoric surrounding the nuclear talks between Iran and the US, with the next round set to take place Sunday in Muscat.