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Tel Aviv—The Israel Defense Forces reported detecting multiple rocket launches from Iran toward Israeli territory. In response, authorities have alerted the population to remain close to shelters and follow all safety directives until further notice.

Tel Aviv—Israeli media report that tonight’s Iranian missile barrage included a strike on the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems factory, Israel’s leading weapons manufacturer. Details on damage and any casualties have not yet been disclosed.

Ben Gurion Airport—Preliminary reports indicate that Iranian missiles struck Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv early this morning. Multiple impacts were observed on the runway and adjacent facilities, prompting authorities to suspend flight operations and dispatch emergency crews. Neither Israeli nor Iranian officials have confirmed the incident yet.

Tel Aviv—The Israel Defense Forces reported that around 50 Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck multiple nuclear-related sites in Tehran overnight. The IDF also stated that, over the past three days, it has hit more than 720 military targets across Iran.

Tel Aviv—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Transportation Minister Miri Regev Katz, visited the site of an Iranian missile strike on a Tel Aviv suburb today. Dozens of journalists gathered, but only a handful were allowed to approach closely as security forces tightly controlled access. Earlier, broadcaster i24 reported that Sunday’s attack on nearby Bat Yam had claimed six lives. The IRGC confirmed it launched strikes Saturday evening in retaliation for “repeated aggression” against Iran.

Tehran—President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Iraqi authorities to strengthen airspace security to prevent Israel from using Iraqi territory as a launch corridor for attacks on Iran. He emphasized that tighter radar coverage and air defense measures are essential to safeguard regional stability.

Tehran—President Masoud Pezeshkian told a Cabinet meeting that Israel “cannot take any action without US permission,” accusing Washington of direct support for recent strikes despite media denials. He affirmed that Iran’s armed forces have so far delivered a “dignified and decisive response” and warned that any further aggression will be met with even firmer and harsher measures.

Moscow/Ankara—Russia’s Foreign Minister and his Turkish counterpart spoke by phone to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and its potential regional and global fallout, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source told Sputnik. During the call, Turkish FM Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu (Fidan) emphasized that only diplomatic efforts can resolve the dispute over Iran’s nuclear activities and bring an end to the hostilities.

Tehran—The Israel Defense Forces announced they struck the headquarters of an Iranian nuclear project on the outskirts of Tehran, targeting facilities that housed sensitive materials and military infrastructure. Israeli jets also bombed a central chemical research and development center, centrifuge production sites, and nuclear weapons laboratories in the same area, military sources said.

Tehran—Reports indicate that Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear sites have killed at least 14 nuclear scientists since Friday. The strikes, which targeted research facilities and support infrastructure, have fueled concerns of further escalation in the region. Official Iranian authorities have yet to issue a detailed casualty report.

Baghdad—The Iraqi Shiite paramilitary group Kata’ib Hezbollah has issued a warning that it will attack U.S. military bases in Iraq should the United States become involved in the escalating Israel–Iran conflict. The threat was made in a statement by the group’s leader, Abu Hussein Ahmad al-Hamidawi, as reported by Sputnik.

President Trump said he is open to Russian President Vladimir Putin acting as a mediator in the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict. He added that he does not rule out the possibility of future U.S. involvement in the hostilities.