Waves of Israeli airstrikes hit two nuclear enrichment sites, multiple military bases, and military scientists and commanders. Iran replied with a barrage of missiles and drones.
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Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, the chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, was among the dead, according to Iranian state media. Officials said a top nuclear negotiator was also killed.
Iranians recalled scenes of confusion and fear, explosions in the night and how they, their friends and neighbors experienced Israel’s widespread attacks.
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