The eighth day of the US-Israeli conflict in Iran saw widespread missile strikes in the capital city of Tehran, with the Iranian military retaliating against the attacks. According to foreign media reports, the American and Israeli forces have targeted the Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, while also launching missile strikes near the Azadi Tower. The reports indicate that several buildings have been destroyed as a result of the bombardment.
US Democratic Senator Adam Schiff has criticized the Trump administration’s changing stance on the Iran conflict, shedding light on the administration’s inconsistency. The death toll in the conflict has risen to 1,332, with both US-Israeli and Iranian forces suffering heavy losses. The attacks have also resulted in the deaths of civilians, including students, women, and children.
The US Central Command claims that over 3,000 targets have been hit, and 43 Iranian naval vessels have been either damaged or destroyed. In response, Iran has launched missile attacks on Israel, targeting Tel Aviv and central Israel. Arab media reports that Jordan has intercepted two Iranian missiles.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has spoken with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak over the phone. The UAE’s Ministry of Defense has announced that the country’s defense system has intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones on the same day. Lebanon’s Ministry of Health has confirmed that the victims of the attacks are related to the same family.
Foreign news agencies report that India is experiencing a rise in fuel storage, with the government considering purchasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia. Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has stated that the Lebanese government must follow Israel’s instructions before further actions are taken.
In response to the US, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps has stated that it will not attack countries that have not allowed US forces to use their airspace. A TV show featuring Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madani Zadeh announced that the stock market will remain closed until further notice.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released a 3D video of the hidden underground bunker beneath the office of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which was targeted in the Israeli attacks. The largest annual Houston Iftar dinner in the US took place in an organized and spectacular manner, with over 2,000 attendees.
The US has expressed suspicion that Chinese hackers may be involved in a cyberattack on the FBI’s network. In the Indian state of Karnataka, a man allegedly murdered his friend over a $250,000 robbery, only to use the same amount to buy gifts for his ex-wife. The US State Department has announced that the review of the Arms Export Control Act’s section 36B has been waived.
The Iranian military has stated that it will not attack countries that have not allowed US forces to use their airspace. Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has stated that the Lebanese government must follow Israel’s instructions before further actions are taken. The UAE’s Ministry of Defense has announced that the country’s defense system has intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones on the same day.
