Why the long distance from Iran is actually an advantage for Israeli air defense, and how does Israel deals with the short warning time from Lebanon? We took a look at Israel’s multilayered defense array. 

The French president arrived in Cyprus and vowed to defend the island from Iranian and proxy attacks; von der Leyen blasted the Iranian regime, saying it "slaughtered 17,000 of its own young people."

Turkey's defense ministry confirmed the interception and warned of further action; the US evacuated its consulate in Adana amid the fighting with Iran.

The men, both in their 40s, died from shrapnel wounds; a third victim remains in critical condition, and three others were wounded at a nearby scene.

As Iran's command structure fractures, a look at what the regime still has – and where the real danger lies.