Richard Krauss
13. Juni 2025
News in Focus
Germany and Europe
Tagesschau (ARD):
Preemptive Strike: Israel has attacked dozens of targets in Iran, including nuclear facilities. Two high-ranking Iranian military officers and several nuclear scientists were killed.
Reactions: Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei threatens retaliation, calling the attacks a “crime.” The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirms attacks on the Natanz nuclear facility and expresses “deep concern” about the situation.
Israel’s Position: Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks of a “decisive moment in Israel’s history.” Israel emphasizes that it is not targeting the Iranian people but the Iranian leadership.
ZEIT Online:
Confirmation: Israel’s Defense Minister Katz confirms the “preemptive strike” against Iran. Iranian state media report explosions in the Tehran area. Israel declares a state of emergency.
ZDF:
State of Emergency: Israel declares a state of emergency following the attack on Iran. Iran launches drones toward Israel. The government describes the action as a “preemptive strike.”
n-tv:
Targets: Israel attacks “dozens of military targets, including nuclear ones.” Israel expects retaliation and declares a state of emergency. The Iranian nuclear program is described as an existential threat.
International Media and Official Statements
BBC (United Kingdom):
Sequence of Events: Explosions in Tehran and Natanz. According to Iranian state media, the commander of the Revolutionary Guards and several nuclear scientists were killed.
Israel’s Justification: “Focused military effort” to avert an existential threat posed by the Iranian nuclear program.
Reuters:
Marking an Escalation: Israeli preemptive strike on nuclear facilities, research centers, and military installations. Iran threatens retaliation. The international community calls for restraint.
AFP (Agence France-Presse):
Strike on Nuclear Facilities: Preemptive strike on nuclear facilities and military bases in Iran. Iran threatens countermeasures.
AP (Associated Press):
State of Emergency: Israeli airstrike on Iran, state of emergency in Israel. Targets are nuclear facilities and military installations. Iran threatens retaliation.
The New York Times:
US Position: The United States was informed in advance but was not involved. Israel justifies the attack as necessary to prevent an imminent threat from the Iranian nuclear program.
Saudi Arabia (official statement):
Condemnation: Condemns the Israeli attack as a violation of sovereignty and international law.
Oman (official statement):
Diplomatic Solution at Risk: Sees the diplomatic solution to the nuclear dispute as jeopardized by the Israeli attacks. Calls on the international community to take a clear stance.
Jordan (official statement):
Defensive Measures: Jordan has intercepted several Iranian drones and missiles flying over its territory. The country emphasizes its readiness to ensure its own security.
Further Voices from Europe and Asia
SRF (Swiss Radio and Television):
Targets: Israeli airstrikes hit nuclear and military facilities in Iran, especially Natanz. The IAEA confirms attacks on the facility. Iran threatens retaliation.
Kurier (Austria):
State of Emergency: Israeli preemptive strike, state of emergency in Israel, IAEA confirms attacks on Natanz. The international community calls for restraint.
The Straits Times (Singapore):
Call for Restraint: The international community calls for restraint.
The Australian (Australia):
Diplomatic Solution: Israeli preemptive strike against the Iranian nuclear program. Israel sees itself as existentially threatened. Australia calls for restraint and diplomacy.
Japan (official statement):
Diplomatic De-escalation: Emphasizes the need for diplomatic de-escalation and ensuring the safety of Japanese citizens.
New Zealand (official statement):
Warning Against Escalation: Describes the developments as “very unwelcome” and warns against further military escalation.