Intense Israeli airstrikes struck the Iranian capital overnight, with residents of Tehran describing the bombardment as the most powerful since the conflict began. According to reports, Israeli forces targeted what they described as infrastructure linked to Iran's military and security apparatus. Explosions were reported across several districts of the city, while parallel strikes were also carried out in southern Lebanon, further widening the geographical scope of the confrontation.
At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran's military and security forces, calling on members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the army, and the police to surrender their weapons. Speaking from the White House, Trump said those who laid down their arms would receive immunity and protection, while those who continued to resist would face "certain death." He also stated that there was no specific timetable for ending the war, emphasizing that the United States intended to ensure that Iran could not acquire nuclear weapons or maintain ballistic missile capabilities.
Military developments in the region continued to escalate. The United States confirmed that it had struck an Iranian vessel carrying drones, with the U.S. Central Command reporting that the ship was now on fire. Meanwhile, Iran launched a wave of missile and drone attacks against several Gulf states, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Explosions were reported in Abu Dhabi and near key energy infrastructure, while Saudi air defenses intercepted multiple drones east of Riyadh.
The conflict is also beginning to affect global
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