Operation Rising Lion marks a dramatic shift in West Asia’s balance of power, as Israel dismantles Iran’s proxy shield and strikes deep into its nuclear infrastructure. With Syria, Hezbollah, and Iraq neutralised, Israeli air dominance now stretches to Iran’s doorstep. Despite failing to destroy the Natanz facility, Israel inflicted major damage, including the loss of key Iranian nuclear scientists. June 13, 2025, signals a point of no return, as the regional order is redrawn by precision strikes and shifting deterrence.