Tehran continues to appeal to world leaders and the United Nations for mediation and support. Following a phone call between Putin and Trump, Moscow joins the efforts. A US official tells Israel Hayom: “It may take a few more days of strikes to reach terms.”
"Military and Revolutionary Guard forces will inevitably lose situational control, with unpredictable consequences. We refuse to replicate Saddam Hussein's error. We stand ready for negotiations," a high-ranking Iranian diplomat commented.
Iranian missiles struck Israeli population centers overnight, killing Avraham Cohen, 75, a resident of Bnei Brak, along with at least seven others across multiple locations.
The pre-dawn assault left buildings collapsed in major population centers including Tel Aviv, Bnei Brak, Haifa, and Petah Tikva, with rescue operations continuing throughout the morning as authorities search for additional victims trapped in the rubble.
IDF and Mossad eliminate 30 Iranian officials in four days as nuclear chief injured, Khamenei moved to bunker.
Iran's foreign ministry confirms parliamentary preparations, while claiming Tehran's stance against development of weapons of mass destruction.
"Following these notices, the Israeli Air Force will demolish buildings using methods similar to Israel's Beirut operations," Israel announced.
The coordinated operation involved roughly 50 fighter aircraft and supporting platforms that identified and engaged missile storage facilities, surface-to-surface launchers positioned for imminent firing, and command installations where launch teams prepared to target Israeli territory.
US administration officials told Reuters that the president would not permit Israel to eliminate Iran's supreme leader. Netanyahu responded to the report, saying, “There are many false reports of conversations that never took place.”
Intelligence sources reveal extensive damage to Iranian capabilities and chain-of-command disruption.