Overview
- The United States bombed three key Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend, marking its first direct military involvement in the conflict.
- Iran launched its most intense missile barrage yet, striking Tel Aviv’s Ramat Aviv neighborhood and injuring dozens as residents sifted through rubble.
- The Israel Defense Forces continued airstrikes on Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure and targeted Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon.
- Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepened as Israeli operations killed at least 43 Palestinians on June 23, compounded by energy blockades that cripple hospitals and water supplies.
- Iranian officials warned the conflict could last up to two years and threatened further action against US, UK, French and IAEA interests.