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Mashhad—The Israel Defense Forces reported that the Israeli Air Force attacked an Iranian tanker aircraft on the tarmac of Mashhad Airport in eastern Iran, approximately 2,300 kilometers from Israel. According to the IDF statement, this marks the furthest operational strike by the IAF since the conflict began.

Tehran—Iran’s Health Ministry announced that at least 128 people have been killed and approximately 900 injured following recent Israeli airstrikes, local media reported. Hospitals across the capital are overwhelmed as medical teams rush to treat the wounded.

Tehran—Iran’s Energy Ministry reported that Israeli strikes hit a key water main in northern Tehran, flooding roads and damaging vehicles. Press TV released footage showing several cars submerged and streets heavily inundated.

President Trump reportedly vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in recent days. Israeli Channel 12 adds that, while Israel has not ruled out “liquidating” Khamenei, any such operation would hinge on multiple strategic and security considerations.

Tel Aviv—Rescue teams raced against time to find survivors after an Iranian missile struck a high-rise building in Tel Aviv. Women aged 8 to 80 were among the fatalities, and hundreds more were injured. Fearing the structure might collapse, emergency crews evacuated surrounding streets and scoured the wreckage for those trapped.

Tabriz—Satellite imagery shows extensive damage to the ground installations at Iran’s missile base in Tabriz. While surface facilities were seriously hit, analysts say the main infrastructure, concealed within the mountain, appears largely intact.

Tehran—Iranian security forces announced they have intercepted and seized vehicles operated by Mossad that were transporting suicide drones within Iranian territory. The Intelligence Ministry reported the capture of drone components and launch containers, claiming the UAVs were prepared for imminent attacks. There has been no independent verification or response from Israeli authorities.

Beijing—Chinese satellite imagery confirms that Israeli airstrikes have razed Iran’s Sobashi radar installation to rubble. Defense analysts say the high-resolution photos show the radar’s antenna array completely demolished, dealing a major blow to Iran’s early-warning capabilities. Iranian authorities have not yet commented on the satellite evidence.

Tel Aviv—Fox News reports that Iran launched approximately 150 ballistic missiles at Israel overnight, targeting both residential areas and key military installations. Among the sites hit was Kiryat, Israel’s equivalent of the Pentagon. “A building in that complex was just hit. There’s significant damage,” the network quoted its Israel correspondent. Video and eyewitnesses describe an entire block almost wiped off the map, with rescue teams scouring rubble for survivors. Despite active defenses—including Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Arrow, Patriot, and THAAD—many missiles breached the shields, striking the ground with devastating force.

Tel Aviv—The Israel Defense Forces report that Iran launched around 100 missiles toward Israeli territory today, intercepting most with the Iron Dome and other air-defense systems. Earlier, online footage appeared to show an Iranian missile hitting an air-defense battery in Tel Aviv, underscoring both Tehran’s escalation and the IDF’s interception efforts.

Jerusalem—Witnesses report significant damage near the Israeli Ministry of Defense building after two Iranian missiles struck the headquarters, the IRNA agency confirmed earlier. Emergency crews are on site, assessing the impact and securing the area.

United Nations—Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Security Council, Vasily Nebenzya, condemned Israel’s recent attacks on Iran as “military adventurism” that is pushing the Middle East toward a “large-scale nuclear catastrophe.” Speaking at a Security Council meeting, Nebenzya warned that the region is witnessing an extremely dangerous escalation and urged the Council to give it immediate attention.