U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was not involved in Israel’s attack on Iran, calling it a unilateral move. Israel claimed the strike was essential for self-defense. The attack reportedly killed IRGC chief Hossein Salami and two nuclear scientists, including former Atomic Energy head Fereydoon Abbasi and Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi. Israel named the operation "Rising Lion," targeting nuclear sites to halt Iran’s weapons ambitions. Iran’s state media and witnesses confirmed attacks near uranium enrichment facilities. Israel declared a nationwide emergency fearing retaliation.