Overview
- Transport secretary Heidi Alexander called Iran a hostile state, urged Tehran to protect civilians and restore communications, and declined to say whether the UK would support any US military action.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said it would be right for the US and allies to pursue regime change and suggested RAF airstrikes could be considered as part of a broad coalition.
- Human Rights Activists News Agency reported at least 116 fatalities and 2,638 detentions as internet and phone blackouts continue to hinder independent verification.
- President Trump publicly voiced support for protesters and said the United States stands ready to help, as major US outlets reported he was briefed on strike options without a decision.
- Iran’s parliamentary speaker warned that US forces and Israel would be legitimate targets if Washington attacks, while the US military said its regional forces are postured across the full range of combat capability.