🎯 Israeli officials said Iran launched 11 ballistic missiles toward Israel during the day, with Ambassador Yechiel Leiter describing the scale of destruction such missiles could cause if they reached populated areas. He stated that Israel’s operations are focused on Iranian surface-to-surface missile launch infrastructure and additional military-related facilities outside the energy sector.
🛡️ The IDF said the Israeli Air Force carried out strikes against military targets belonging to the Iranian regime in western and central Iran. According to the military, Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir and senior commanders are directing operations from the Air Force command center, while the IDF maintains full offensive and defensive readiness across multiple arenas.
🚨 A missile launched from Yemen toward Israeli territory triggered alerts across broad areas of central Israel. Sirens sounded throughout the Dan region, Shfela, Modi’in area, Jerusalem corridor communities, and surrounding cities including Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan, Holon, Bat Yam, Rishon LeZion, Lod, Ramla, Rehovot, Beit Shemesh, and nearby communities. Residents were instructed to remain near protected spaces and follow Home Front Command directives while aerial defense systems operated against the threat.
🌍 Regional diplomatic activity intensified alongside the military exchanges. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held discussions with Egyptian and Qatari counterparts regarding developments on the Lebanon front and broader regional issues, according to Iranian-linked reports. Yemen’s Foreign Ministry in Sana’a described the Iranian response as reinforcing what it called the “equation of unified fronts” and said coordination among regional factions remains ongoing.
📞 US diplomatic engagement also expanded amid concerns over the Lebanese arena. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly held extensive contacts with Gulf states and regional actors regarding Lebanese-Israeli negotiations and efforts to prevent wider conflict, according to Al Jadeed’s Washington correspondent. Additional discussions are expected between the US State Department and the Lebanese Presidency.
✈️ Iran suspended flights at Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran until further notice, according to IRNA and Reuters. Separately, Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories announced the temporary closure of Gaza crossings, including Kerem Shalom and Rafah, following the Iranian missile attack. Israeli officials stated the measure is not expected to impact the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
⚠️ Iranian officials and affiliated media signaled the possibility of broader regional retaliation if the confrontation expands further. Statements carried by Tasnim, Reuters, and Al Mayadeen warned that additional missile launches could target a wider range of sites, including US military bases in the region in the event of direct Israeli action against Iran. Iranian-linked messaging also emphasized continued support for allied fronts, including Lebanon.
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