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The direct impact of a building in Zarzir, Israel was recorded in the early morning hours by Israeli Channel 12, later reporting that at least 80 civilians were injured during the strike.
Emannuel Macron announced that a French soldier died during an attack on Iraq.
US strategic bombers were reported over Iran, followed by massive, unprecedented explosions in Tehran, the capital of Iran.
Dubai’s International Financial Centre had been struck by an Iranian drone, reported locals, as later footage showed material damage to a building.
Despite the heavy and sustained attacks on Iran, Bloomberg still believed only 60% of Iran’s missile launchers had been destroyed.
Reuters reported that Trump held discussions and does not plan on withdrawing from the military operation in Iran early.
Footage began to circulate showing the aftermath of strikes on Nazi Abad, central Tehran, as well as Eslamshahr, south of Tehran, and District 22, northeast Tehran.
Renewed airstrikes also struck Garmdareh, between Karaj and Tehran, while scenes were published of violent attacks in the Fars Province, southwest Iran, Tehransar in western Tehran, and Kuhak in western Tehran.
Despite the US/Israeli aerial campaign against Tehran, many had still taken to the streets for the ‘Jerusalem Day’ marches across Tehran.
Airstrikes were meant to sow fear into the Iranian crowds, but even senior IRGC officials were present in the pro-Palestine protests, as well as Secretary of Iran’s National Security Council Ali Larijani.
Six crewmembers were confirmed to have been killed in action following the crash of a KC-135 refueler over Iraq, reported CENTCOM.
Turkey’s Ministry of Defence reported it had intercepted a third ballistic missile in its airspace since the start of the US military operation in Iran.
US/Israeli airstrikes continued against Iran, including Dezful’s Fourth Fighter Base in western Iran, and an airstrike on a Basij headquarters in Hasanabad Fashafouyeh, Tehran.
The Netherlands opened a criminal investigation following a fire that was reported in a Rotterdam synagogue at 3.40am.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was on the streets of Tehran with civilians taking part in Jerusalem Day marches: “Despite the brutal attacks by the enemies, millions of Iranians have taken to the streets across Iran,” Araghchi said.
In a press conference with Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine noted: “Today will be our busiest day.”
President Masoud Pezeshkian also joined the Jerusalem Day marches, with footage showing the President casually walking the streets of Tehran among civilians during US and Israeli airstrikes.
France and Italy began negotiations with Iran in the hope of allowing tankers safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, reported the FT, noting that India had previously followed similar measures to allow the passage of 23 tankers stuck in the Persian Gulf.
Italy is to withdraw troops from Iraq following an Iranian drone which struck an Italian base in the Kurdistan region of Iraq on March 12.
Israeli media reported that the IDF was working to confirm if the head of the Iranian army intelligence department, Amir Shariat, was killed in an Israeli assassination attempt, along with his deputy and other senior officials.
Israel’s Northern Command is being reinforced as part of a strengthening readiness for various attack and defence scenarios, reported Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir.
The Pentagon approved the deployment of a Marine Expeditionary Unit of 2,500 Marines to the Middle East at CENTCOM’s requests, reported the WSJ.
Cluster munitions fired from Iran fell over Tel Aviv last night, causing widespread damage and injuries, reported several Israeli media channels.
US/Israeli airstrikes in Iran struck the Iranian Space Research Institute in Tehran, as a skyline view showed multiple impacts across the capital city, and at least 10 explosions rocked the Isfahan countryside near central Iran, which is home to the Isfahan Nuclear Complex.
The IDF struck the headquarters of the Nepalese battalion operating within UNIFIL in Hay Al-Mufailha, Meiss El Jabal, Southern Lebanon, and casualties were reported.
Long queues began to form at gas stations in China as gas prices were expected to rise due to the war.
Visual confirmation showed the moment that an Iranian missile impacted southern Israel.
Qatar Ministry of Interior announced that relevant authorities were evacuating a number of specified areas as temporary precautionary measures, in the interest of public safety.
President Trump rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal of moving Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium to Russia in a phone call, reported Axios.
Iran is considering allowing a limited number of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz only if the cargo is traded in Chinese yuan, reported CNN.
US/Israeli airstrikes on Qom in central Iran left the region suffering with partial power outages, while scenes showed a large blaze at Shiraz Airport in western Iran after it was struck at least six times.
After meeting with President Trump, South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Trump asked him about restarting a dialogue with North Korea, adding that Trump then directed aides to begin considering steps to restarting the dialogue, reported Yonhap.
IRGC announced that their naval forces’ attacks will continue until all American terrorist bases in the region are destroyed.
Five US Air Force refuelling planes were struck and damaged while grounded at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to the WSJ.
Trump claimed on Truth Social: “Iran had plans of taking over the entire Middle East, and completely obliterating Israel. JUST LIKE IRAN ITSELF, THOSE PLANS ARE NOW DEAD! President DONALD J TRUMP.”
Soon after an Iranian ballistic missile attack in the early hours of this morning, there was a visual confirmation of a fire in Haifa, northern Israel.
Israel is planning a major ground invasion of Lebanon, planning to seize the entire south of the Litani river and dismantle Hezbollah’s infrastructure, reported Axios.
Before launching the war, President Trump told his team he believed Iran would be capitulated before closing the Strait of Hormuz and even if Tehran attempted to block it, the US military would be able to handle the situation.
13 US soldiers have been killed, 10 seriously wounded, and 200 injured, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Video footage confirmed that smoke was rising from the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, this morning, following a drone strike, while other angles showed that the radar system on top of the Embassy had been destroyed.
Fujairah oil terminal in the United Arab Emirates was struck by multiple drones, with footage showing large plumes of smoke coming from the facility – it had only resumed operations as of yesterday.
Trump announced that the US military carried out a major bombing raid on Karg Island, obliterating military targets, which host the terminal that handles around 90% of Iran’s oil exports.
However, Trump added the US deliberately avoided the oil infrastructure for now, but warned that Washington could reconsider if Iran interferes with the shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthi Political Council, said: “We have decided to stand militarily with Iran and will announce zero hour at the appropriate time.”
An Iranian official told Fars News Agency: “Trump’s claim about destroying the defences on Kharg Island is false, the defences were activated an hour after the attack.”
US and Israeli officials have told Axios: “The Trump administration has asked Israel not to strike Beirut International Airport or government facilities.”
Trump claimed: “The fake news media hates to report how well the US military has done against Iran, which is totally defeated and wants a deal – but not a deal that I would accept.”
The IRGC Intelligence Organisation has called on citizens of Arab countries to provide it with information on 11,000 US soldiers deployed in the Middle East.
Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple locations across Lebanon, including Sidon, Bar Elias, Nabatieh, Bint Jbeil, and the Dahiyeh.
Additional Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks were reported in several southern towns, including Arabsalim, Kfar Tibnit, Aaitit, Zibqin, Shaqra, Yater, Kafra, Aitaroun, and Adshit.
Strikes were also reported in Zawtar al-Sharqiyyeh, Deir al-Zahrani, Ghaziyeh, Ansar, and Jobsheet.
A drone strike in Al-Souwaneh targeted a motorcycle, resulting in the death of a soldier from the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Additional strikes were reported in Al-Abbassiyeh, Mifdoun, Yaroun, Nabi Sheet, Majadel, and Al-Fawwar.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that if he were an insurance agent, he wouldn’t issue life insurance policies on the Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem.
Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelensky met with Reza Pahlavi in Paris to discuss the situation in Iran and the operation against the Iranian government.
Zelensky said he supported the idea of a free Iran that would stop cooperating with Russia and cease destabilising the Middle East, Europe and the wider world.
CCTV footage published by Warfront Witness showed the moment one of the cluster munitions from an Iranian ballistic missile impacted within a school courtyard in Roshon LeZion.
The Health Authority clinic in Burj Qalawiya in southern Lebanon was targeted, causing a blaze at the scene and an operation was underway to evacuate injured victims.
