Overview
- Iranian state outlets posted videos purporting to show launches from Tehran, Isfahan and Mashhad, though Reuters could not verify the footage and other state reports later suggested viewers saw high‑altitude aircraft.
- Israeli officials caution that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps exercises could serve as cover for an attack, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to brief President Donald Trump next week on potential responses.
- Netanyahu says Israel is monitoring Iran’s recent “exercises” and warns that any action against Israel would draw a severe response.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledges serious damage to nuclear facilities during June’s 12‑day conflict but maintains Iran’s technical nuclear capabilities remain intact.
- U.S. and Israeli assessments indicate Iran is replenishing missile stockpiles and continuing arms transfers to regional proxies, with Washington working with partners to interdict shipments and analysts citing possible external sourcing, including from China.