"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.

Repatriation still uncertain for Israelis abroad as Israel readies outbound flights for tourists and visitors.

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.