Iran’s capital, Tehran, has been hit by a severe aerial attack, with the city’s eastern, southern, and western regions targeted. The explosions were so intense that windows of nearby buildings shook. According to reports, these attacks are among the most powerful since the conflict began.
The city of Karaj was affected by the attacks, with some sections of the electricity grid impacted. In Isfahan, officials said that the Governor’s House and a UNESCO World Heritage site were also targeted.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Iranian officials who lay down arms would not be harmed. The US has confirmed the death of its seventh military personnel in the conflict.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has challenged US President Trump, saying that if he has the courage, he should demonstrate it by providing security to Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz using American warships.
At least 40 people were killed in a missile strike near the Rasht-e-Square area of eastern Tehran. The overall death toll since the conflict began has surpassed 1,300, sparking widespread concern.
The US Central Command has stated that it will continue to target Iranian missile launchers. In a statement on social media platform X, the Command said it would hunt down and destroy Iranian missile launchers whenever they are found.
The conflict has led to an increase in pressure on the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, with the international community urging the group to renounce its support for terrorists.
In response to US threats to increase pressure on Iran, Iranian officials said that negotiations or mediation should not be limited to ceasefire only. They emphasized that Iran will not compromise on its rights and sovereignty.
In a significant development, US President Trump hinted at the possibility of talks with Iran, but emphasized that any negotiations would depend on certain conditions. This comes after the US threatened to increase pressure on Iran by 20 times and warned that the Strait of Hormuz could be closed.
In a related development, the Liberal Democratic Party leader has demanded that the UK Prime Minister cancel his visit to the US due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.
North Korea’s leader has stated that his country does not want war, but is not willing to back down. In another development, a Pakistani actress has spoken out against fake reviews in the entertainment industry, highlighting the need for authenticity and transparency.
The global business community has been affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with major oil-producing countries reducing their daily oil production.
In a related development, the Pakistani Prime Minister has written a letter to the Iranian Supreme Leader, expressing his concern over the conflict.
