Overview

• Iran launched its ninth combined drone and missile salvo overnight, striking Tel Aviv, Haifa and other urban centres despite Israeli air-defence interceptions.
• Israel Defense Forces carried out deep strikes on Tehran, including an attack on the state TV headquarters and claims of eliminating several senior IRGC commanders.
• Casualties have mounted on both sides with Iran reporting over 224 deaths and Israel declaring at least 24 fatalities alongside hundreds of wounded.
• The United States announced additional military deployments to the Middle East and President Trump publicly urged Tehran residents to evacuate in a direct warning to Iran’s leaders.
• European Union leaders and G7 heads are convening emergency meetings to push for an immediate halt to hostilities with concerns rising over broader regional escalation.