The Latest Updates on the Iran–Israel Conflict
Tensions remain high following Israel’s Operation 'Rising Lion' and Iran’s retaliatory strikes under Operation 'True Promise III.'
Casualties reported:
⦁ Iran: 78 people killed and 320 injured — mostly civilians — in Israeli airstrikes, UN envoy said.
⦁ Israel: at least three people have been reportedly killed and 91 injured.
Iran's nuclear facilities and personnel:
⦁ Israel claims to have targeted and killed nine Iranian nuclear scientists, including Ali Bakhouei Karimi, Mansour Asgari, and Saeed Barji.
⦁ Strikes caused limited damage to the Fordow and Isfahan nuclear sites. The IAEA confirmed no radiation leaks.
Iranian retaliation:
⦁ Iran launched over 200 missiles in at least four waves.
⦁ Tel Aviv sustained significant damage, and Israel’s military headquarters was struck.
⦁ Iranian forces reportedly hit the Nevatim and Ovda airbases, which are critical for Israeli command and electronic warfare systems.
⦁ Around 25% of Iranian missiles were not intercepted by Israeli defenses, according to Israeli media.
Continued Israeli operations:
⦁ Explosions were reported in Tabriz, targeting an oil refinery.
⦁ Strikes also hit ballistic missile launch sites in Asadabad, as well as Khorramabad and Kermanshah.
⦁ Four Israeli drones were reportedly shot down near Khorramabad.
⦁ Three IRGC members were killed in Zanjan after an attack on a military site.
⦁ A machinery plant in western Iran was also hit.
⦁ Iran has extended its airspace closure until Sunday.
Official statements and threats:
⦁ Iran's UN envoy described Israeli actions as “state terrorism” and warned that this amounts to a declaration of war.
⦁ Tehran has warned the US, France, and the UK that their regional assets may be targeted if they support Israel.
⦁ Israeli FM Gideon Saar said ongoing strikes could last “days or weeks.”
⦁ Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel could “burn Tehran” if Iran continues its attacks.
⦁ Iran’s MFA stated that recent US actions have made nuclear talks with Washington "meaningless."
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