Iranian Red Crescent reports 787 civilian deaths due to US and Israeli attacks on Iran. The attacks targeted 153 Iranian cities, with over 1,000 strikes reported on more than 500 locations. In response to possible Iranian missile strikes, Israel issued a high alert, with military sirens sounding in Tel Aviv, the country’s capital. Reports indicate that civilians have been advised to move to safe locations.
According to the Israeli Defense Forces, the strike was carried out by the 10th Strike Squadron, with guidance from military intelligence and the Mossad. In a statement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry warned that if Israel attacks the Iranian embassy in Beirut, Iranian embassies worldwide would be targeted.
In Iraq, US military bases and a hotel in the city of Erbil were struck by drone attacks, while a drone was shot down near the Baghdad International Airport. The Hezbollah militant group claimed to have launched multiple drone attacks on an Israeli military base, targeting the General Staff Headquarters in Tel Aviv’s southeastern suburbs.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that the US and Israel have launched an illegal war against Iran, with the conflict initiated by the aggressors. US General Kenneth McKenzie said that it may take time to assess the damage, describing the operation as complex, dangerous, and far from being over.
The Israeli military claimed that the strike was carried out during the 10th Strike Squadron’s mission, with guidance from military intelligence and the Mossad. Three US officials spoke to the British news agency, stating that the US military had struck an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka.
According to reports, Iranian officials have signaled a willingness to negotiate with US intelligence agencies to end the conflict. The world’s top nuclear energy agency, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), confirmed that no damage has been reported to Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Turkish Defense Ministry confirmed that a drone missile fell in the Turkish town of Iskenderun, causing no casualties. The UAE Defense Ministry stated that its air defense system had shot down 121 drones, with 8 drones crashing in the country’s territory.
In related news, US President Donald Trump made a statement regarding Iran’s potential participation in the 2026 World Cup, stating that he does not care if Iran participates. The Sri Lankan Defense Ministry and Navy confirmed that the Iranian ship, Aries, was attacked by a missile.
A recent report by the New York Times indicated that Iranian intelligence officials have signaled a willingness to negotiate with US intelligence agencies to end the conflict.
