Israel and the US are already preparing for the next stage after the war, intending to help the Iranian people replace the government in Tehran. However, officials familiar with the details stress that everything ultimately depends on the decisions of the Iranian people themselves.

The head of Iran's National Security Council warns the US president to "watch yourself – or you'll be eliminated"; Hegseth calls Tuesday the most intense day of strikes inside Iran.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is not rushing to lay down its arms, while Hezbollah continues launching rockets and oil prices soar. Each of these three fronts will influence the length of the war and its final outcome. 

After a dramatic midnight intervention by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, five Iranian players received humanitarian visas – with Trump calling Australian PM Albanese to express support.

Iranian foreign minister says talks with US are off the table, citing "very bitter experience."