Israel announced large-scale airstrikes on numerous targets in Iran aimed at halting Tehran’s nuclear program. Meanwhile, in the United States, a court issued a ruling temporarily barring Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles. Ukraine’s coordination headquarters urged Russia not to delay prisoner exchanges, while the European Union is considering appointing a special representative for Ukrainian affairs. These are the main news highlights of the morning of June 13.

On the night of June 13, the Israel Defense Forces launched a major air operation targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities. The air force struck dozens of sites, including those linked to uranium enrichment. Israel declared a state of emergency, closed its airspace, and banned mass gatherings. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of a possible Iranian response, noting that according to IDF assessments, Iran could develop nuclear weapons within just a few days.

The United States emphasized that it did not participate in this operation. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei promised that Israel would face “severe punishment” for the strikes.

U.S. federal judge Charles Breyer issued a ruling temporarily prohibiting Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles, returning control of the guard to California Governor Gavin Newsom, who filed the lawsuit. This decision will take effect at noon on Friday.

The Trump administration appealed the ruling, and the U.S. Court of Appeals temporarily allowed the National Guard deployment in Los Angeles to continue, suspending the lower court’s decision. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for June 20.

The Coordination Headquarters for Prisoner Affairs called on Russia not to delay the exchanges agreed upon during negotiations in Istanbul. The Ukrainian side is adhering to the agreements, while Russia is manipulating information, accusing Kyiv of allegedly being unprepared for the exchanges.

According to the headquarters, Russia initiated the postponement of the exchanges, but thanks to Ukraine’s insistence, they will take place in the coming days. On June 12, a prisoner exchange was already conducted under the terms of the second round of negotiations held in Istanbul on June 2.

Former European Commissioner Ilva Johansson may be appointed as the EU’s special representative for Ukrainian affairs, reports Politico. She will coordinate the long-term strategy for supporting Ukrainian refugees within the European Union.

Johansson, who previously served as Commissioner for Home Affairs and as a minister in Sweden, has visited Ukraine multiple times and was awarded the Order of Merit. The new position is being created amid the European Commission’s plans to transition millions of Ukrainians to permanent residency status or facilitate their return.