💥 STRIKES IN ISFAHAN, IRAN: Around 02:00 AM local time, Iranian netizens reported a massive wave of airstrikes in Isfahan, central Iran, with large fires and secondary explosions visible.
The strikes appeared to target an Iranian missile city or ammunition depot near the mountains of southeastern Isfahan. Netizens shared smoke clouds seen from their homes as USAF bombers conducted the sorties.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the target of the attack was an ammunition depot.
📌 GULF STATES URGE CONTINUED PRESSURE ON IRAN: Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other Gulf allies are privately urging President Trump to continue the war against Iran, arguing that the Islamic Republic has not been sufficiently weakened.
Divisions remain within the region, with Oman and Qatar favoring diplomatic solutions over further escalation.
The UAE is seen as one of the most hawkish actors, reportedly supporting more aggressive measures, including the possibility of a ground operation, according to AP.
🌍 INTERNATIONAL MILITARY AND POLICY DEVELOPMENTS: Italy refused permission for U.S. military aircraft heading to the Middle East to land at a base in Sicily, according to Corriere della Sera.
The U.S. asked Poland to send one of its Patriot missile batteries to the Middle East, but Warsaw declined.
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said: "Our Patriot batteries are used to protect Polish skies and NATO's eastern flank. We have no plans to relocate them anywhere."
Israel has decided to stop purchasing military equipment from France, except under existing contracts.
An Israeli official said: "France has adopted a hostile approach, which prevents us from relying on it for military exports."
🎯 IDF TARGETING IRAN’S MILITARY INDUSTRY: The Israeli Air Force is expected to complete targeting all "critical" assets of Iran’s military production industries by tomorrow, according to the IDF.
The military says the key sites used to develop weapons that threaten Israel make up around 70% of Iran’s military production industry.
Other, less critical military production sites may also be targeted in the future, as the IDF prepares for several more weeks of conflict with Iran.
The IDF says it will also continue strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile launchers, air defense systems, Iranian military officers, and targets that cause economic damage to the Iranian regime.
🇺🇸🇮🇱 US-ISRAEL DEFENSE COORDINATION: U.S. Central Command confirmed that CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper visited Israel this week and met with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.
CENTCOM spokesperson Cpt. Tim Hawkins said the two discussed progress made during ongoing operations to eliminate Iran’s ability to project power in meaningful ways outside its borders.
He added: "They also reaffirmed the strength of the US-Israel defense partnership and emphasized the importance of continued coordination."
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