Israel and Iran have been trading attacks since Israel launched unprecedented strikes against Iran on Friday, June 13.

Israel’s operation, “Rising Lion,” is aimed at stopping what Israel said was Tehran’s rapid progress in developing nuclear weapons. Its targets included Iran’s main enrichment facility in Natanz and what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called “the heart of Iran’s ballistic missiles program.” He said the operation would continue “for as many days as it takes” to eliminate Iran’s nuclear threat.

Several of the most important men in Iran’s military and nuclear program were killed in Israel’s initial strikes. Among them were Iran’s highest-ranking military officer and the head of its elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Iran, which insists its nuclear program is peaceful, began retaliatory strikes after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that Israel would face “severe punishment.”

Protesters spell out “No King!” at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach on Saturday, June 14. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F14%2Fus%2Fgallery%2Fno-kings-protests">More than 2,000 protests took place across all 50 states</a> through the No Kings movement, which organizers say seeks to reject “authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy.” <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F13%2Fus%2Fmilitary-parade-protests-trump">The mobilization</a> was a direct response to Saturday's <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F14%2Fpolitics%2Fgallery%2Ftrump-parade-military-photos">military parade</a> in Washington, DC, that celebrated the 250th anniversary of the US Army and coincided with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
Protesters spell out “No King!” at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach on Saturday, June 14. More than 2,000 protests took place across all 50 states through the No Kings movement, which organizers say seeks to reject “authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy.” The mobilization was a direct response to Saturday's military parade in Washington, DC, that celebrated the 250th anniversary of the US Army and coincided with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
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The NHL’s Florida Panthers celebrate after they defeated the Edmonton Oilers <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F17%2Fsport%2Fflorida-panthers-win-stanley-cup-spt">to win their second straight Stanley Cup</a> on Tuesday, June 17. The Panthers won the series in six games.
The NHL’s Florida Panthers celebrate after they defeated the Edmonton Oilers to win their second straight Stanley Cup on Tuesday, June 17. The Panthers won the series in six games.
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A humpback whale breaches off the coast of Port Stephens, Australia, on Wednesday, June 18.
A humpback whale breaches off the coast of Port Stephens, Australia, on Wednesday, June 18.
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Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts in south-central Indonesia on Tuesday, June 17. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F18%2Ftravel%2Findonesia-mount-lewotobi-volcano-eruption-intl-hnk">The enormous ash cloud</a>, more than 6 miles into the sky, disrupted or canceled dozens of flights to and from the tourist island of Bali.
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts in south-central Indonesia on Tuesday, June 17. The enormous ash cloud, more than 6 miles into the sky, disrupted or canceled dozens of flights to and from the tourist island of Bali.
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New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F17%2Fus%2Fbrad-lander-ice-arrest-nyc">is arrested</a> at an immigration court in Manhattan on Tuesday, June 17. Lander was arrested after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F19%2Fpolitics%2Fwho-is-brad-lander-ice-arrest">he confronted federal officers</a> to try to prevent a migrant from being taken into custody. Lander was later released.
New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander is arrested at an immigration court in Manhattan on Tuesday, June 17. Lander was arrested after he confronted federal officers to try to prevent a migrant from being taken into custody. Lander was later released.
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A damselfly is photographed at the Bois de Vincennes, a park in eastern Paris, on Tuesday, June 17.
A damselfly is photographed at the Bois de Vincennes, a park in eastern Paris, on Tuesday, June 17.
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Candles and flowers adorn a memorial outside the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Wednesday, June 18. After a 43-hour manhunt and intense search, <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F17%2Fus%2Fvance-boelter-minnesota-shootings-charges-hnk">authorities arrested a Minnesota man accused of shooting two state Democratic lawmakers and their spouses</a>. Vance Boelter, 57, faces both federal and state charges in connection with the killings of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. He is also accused of shooting state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, who both survived the attack.
Candles and flowers adorn a memorial outside the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Wednesday, June 18. After a 43-hour manhunt and intense search, authorities arrested a Minnesota man accused of shooting two state Democratic lawmakers and their spouses. Vance Boelter, 57, faces both federal and state charges in connection with the killings of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. He is also accused of shooting state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, who both survived the attack.
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Police enter the water in Gravelines, France, to try to stop migrants from boarding small boats that had come to collect them on Friday, June 13.
Police enter the water in Gravelines, France, to try to stop migrants from boarding small boats that had come to collect them on Friday, June 13.
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This aerial photo, taken on Saturday, June 14, shows sheep being relocated to higher grazing pastures near Bagnères-de-Bigorre, France.
This aerial photo, taken on Saturday, June 14, shows sheep being relocated to higher grazing pastures near Bagnères-de-Bigorre, France.
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People attend the funeral of four members of the Khatib family, who were killed in an Iranian missile strike in Tamra, Israel, on Tuesday, June 17. Tamra, a small, tight-knit town in northern Israel, is inhabited by Palestinian citizens of Israel.
People attend the funeral of four members of the Khatib family, who were killed in an Iranian missile strike in Tamra, Israel, on Tuesday, June 17. Tamra, a small, tight-knit town in northern Israel, is inhabited by Palestinian citizens of Israel.
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Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin dunks a ball during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday, June 13.
Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin dunks a ball during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday, June 13.
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Pervez, 5, swims with buffaloes cooling off in the Upper Chenab Canal during a heat wave in Gujranwala, Pakistan, on Sunday, June 15.
Pervez, 5, swims with buffaloes cooling off in the Upper Chenab Canal during a heat wave in Gujranwala, Pakistan, on Sunday, June 15.
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People dance during a Pride parade in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Saturday, June 14.
People dance during a Pride parade in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Saturday, June 14.
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Tatjana Maria competes in the final of the HSBC Championships in London on Sunday, June 15. She defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 6-4.
Tatjana Maria competes in the final of the HSBC Championships in London on Sunday, June 15. She defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 6-4.
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World leaders pose for a group portrait at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, on Monday, June 16. From left are European Council President António Costa, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
World leaders pose for a group portrait at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, on Monday, June 16. From left are European Council President António Costa, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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A protester, right, gestures toward US Marines who were standing guard outside a federal building in Los Angeles during a <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F14%2Fus%2Fgallery%2Fno-kings-protests">“No Kings” demonstration</a> on Saturday, June 14.
A protester, right, gestures toward US Marines who were standing guard outside a federal building in Los Angeles during a “No Kings” demonstration on Saturday, June 14.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May throws against the San Francisco Giants during a Major League Baseball game in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 15.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May throws against the San Francisco Giants during a Major League Baseball game in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 15.
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Thousands of firearms and small weapons, recovered during various security operations, are burned at the National Police Leadership Academy in the Ngong district near Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday, June 13.
Thousands of firearms and small weapons, recovered during various security operations, are burned at the National Police Leadership Academy in the Ngong district near Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday, June 13.
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Karen Read waves to supporters after <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F18%2Fus%2Fkaren-read-trial-verdict-reached">she was acquitted</a> in the killing of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe on Wednesday, June 18. Read was found guilty of drunk driving but acquitted on charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. She will serve one year of probation, the judge ruled.
Karen Read waves to supporters after she was acquitted in the killing of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe on Wednesday, June 18. Read was found guilty of drunk driving but acquitted on charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. She will serve one year of probation, the judge ruled.
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Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted near Ashkelon, Israel, on Sunday, June 15.
Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted near Ashkelon, Israel, on Sunday, June 15.
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Palestinians flock to an aid center to receive food in Gaza City on Tuesday, June 17. The aid center was set up by the US and Israeli-led Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Humanitarian organizations say that <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F17%2Fmiddleeast%2Fpalestinians-killed-seeking-aid-gaza-intl">aid currently entering the enclave</a> is only a tiny fraction of what is needed, with the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation — the main supplier of aid in Gaza — coming under global scrutiny since it opened its distribution points late last month.
Palestinians flock to an aid center to receive food in Gaza City on Tuesday, June 17. The aid center was set up by the US and Israeli-led Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Humanitarian organizations say that aid currently entering the enclave is only a tiny fraction of what is needed, with the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation — the main supplier of aid in Gaza — coming under global scrutiny since it opened its distribution points late last month.
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A worker in Yongzhou, China, operates on the production line of touchscreen glass covers at the Hunan Wobo Technology Co. on Thursday, June 12.
A worker in Yongzhou, China, operates on the production line of touchscreen glass covers at the Hunan Wobo Technology Co. on Thursday, June 12.
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Palestinians rush for cover after an Israeli strike on the Bureij camp in central Gaza on Sunday, June 15.
Palestinians rush for cover after an Israeli strike on the Bureij camp in central Gaza on Sunday, June 15.
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A flamingo is seen at the Ménagerie zoo of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris on Tuesday, June 17.
A flamingo is seen at the Ménagerie zoo of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris on Tuesday, June 17.
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Members of the Israeli special forces check the apparent remains of a ballistic missile lying on the ground in northern Israel on Wednesday, June 18.
Members of the Israeli special forces check the apparent remains of a ballistic missile lying on the ground in northern Israel on Wednesday, June 18.
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J.J. Spaun celebrates with his caddie, Mark Carens, after sinking a long putt <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F15%2Fsport%2Fus-open-final-round-spt">to win the US Open</a> in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 15. It is the first major title of his career.
J.J. Spaun celebrates with his caddie, Mark Carens, after sinking a long putt to win the US Open in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, June 15. It is the first major title of his career.
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Asma, 11, washes her face on the banks of the Chenab River in Chiniot, Pakistan, on Tuesday, June 17.
Asma, 11, washes her face on the banks of the Chenab River in Chiniot, Pakistan, on Tuesday, June 17.
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A drone light show featuring 11,787 drones sets a new Guinness World Record in Chongqing, China, on Tuesday, June 17.
A drone light show featuring 11,787 drones sets a new Guinness World Record in Chongqing, China, on Tuesday, June 17.
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Real Madrid players defend a free kick during a Club World Cup match against Al-Hilal on Wednesday, June 18.
Real Madrid players defend a free kick during a Club World Cup match against Al-Hilal on Wednesday, June 18.
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US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand together at the end of a parade in Washington, DC, marking the 250th anniversary of the US Army on Saturday, June 14. The president, who also turned 79 on Saturday, had long pushed for <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F14%2Fpolitics%2Fgallery%2Ftrump-parade-military-photos">the military parade</a>, which was the largest that the nation’s capital had seen in decades.
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand together at the end of a parade in Washington, DC, marking the 250th anniversary of the US Army on Saturday, June 14. The president, who also turned 79 on Saturday, had long pushed for the military parade, which was the largest that the nation’s capital had seen in decades.
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The bat of New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Domínguez breaks during a Major League Baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, June 16.
The bat of New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Domínguez breaks during a Major League Baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, June 16.
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A local casts his line in a lagoon while fishing at sunset on Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands, on Saturday, June 14.
A local casts his line in a lagoon while fishing at sunset on Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands, on Saturday, June 14.
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Grace Vandersypen embraces a cow during a “cow cuddling" experience at the Dumble Farm in Arram, England, on Tuesday, June 17.
Grace Vandersypen embraces a cow during a “cow cuddling" experience at the Dumble Farm in Arram, England, on Tuesday, June 17.
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Two men in Tehran, Iran, debate the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F13%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Fisrael-iran-attack%2Findex.html">Iran-Israel conflict</a> on Tuesday, June 17, while smoke rises in the background from a burning oil refinery that was struck by Israel.
Two men in Tehran, Iran, debate the Iran-Israel conflict on Tuesday, June 17, while smoke rises in the background from a burning oil refinery that was struck by Israel.
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Athletes compete at the Artistic Swimming World Cup Super Final in Xi’an, China, on Sunday, June 15.
Athletes compete at the Artistic Swimming World Cup Super Final in Xi’an, China, on Sunday, June 15.
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A couple wearing wedding outfits dances during a photo session at the Galata Bridge in Istanbul on Friday, June 13. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F06%2F12%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Fphotos-this-week-june-5-june-12">See last week in 38 photos</a>.
A couple wearing wedding outfits dances during a photo session at the Galata Bridge in Istanbul on Friday, June 13. See last week in 38 photos.
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