Four astronauts from Crew 11 have returned to Earth early. This marks the first medical evacuation from the station since its 1998 launch.

Advisers reportedly struggle to guarantee quick victory while president insists on avoiding prolonged conflict. While acknowledging the high death toll, he expressed reservations about Reza Pahlavi, the son of the late shah. "He seems very nice, but I don't know how he'd play within his own country."

Judiciary announces imprisonment-level charges, contradicting family's death sentence reports.

The Israeli Air Force is on heightened alert and preparing for possible retaliation following any Iranian missile launch, as Israel closely monitors the risk of escalation. The IDF Spokesperson sought to reassure the public, saying there has been no change to Home Front Command guidelines and stressing that the military is monitoring developments and is prepared for any scenario.

The uncertainty surrounding available military and non-military approaches – and their potential to achieve Trump's stated goal to "rescue" demonstrators – remains high, with significant risk of counterproductive outcomes.