Last night, in a major escalation of tensions, Israel launched what they are calling “pre-emptive strikes” against targets in Iran.1Richard Hall, “Israel launches ‘preemptive strikes’ against Iran,” The Independent, 13 June 2025
Clionadh Raleigh, President & CEO with ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data), said:
“To put these strikes into perspective, last year we recorded 15 confirmed air- and drone strikes by Israel on Iran that targeted military sites and resulted in one death. Last night, in an unprecedented escalation, Israel struck multiple military and nuclear sites and residential locations, killing the head of the Revolutionary Guard, alongside other senior military officials and leading nuclear scientists. This marks a rapid and seismic shift in global dynamics. The biggest question here is not Iran’s response but Israel’s next step.”
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ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data) is a global monitor that collects, analyzes, and maps data on conflict and protest. ACLED provides detailed information to help identify, understand, and track patterns and trends in conflict and crisis situations around the world.
