- Donald Trump taunted Iran regarding potential US airstrikes, stating he may or may not act, amid growing division within his inner circle.
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected demands for unconditional surrender, warning that US intervention would cause irreparable damage, as thousands fled Tehran following aerial bombardment.
- Israel began striking Iran to neutralise its alleged nuclear weapons program, with the UN's nuclear watchdog expressing serious concern over Iran's uranium enrichment.
- Israeli strikes targeted facilities for uranium centrifuges, missile components, and internal security forces, while Iran's retaliatory barrages have caused casualties and damage in Israel.
- Sir Keir Starmer chaired an emergency meeting on the Middle East crisis, and Israel has eased some daily life restrictions, signaling confidence in limiting Iran's missile capabilities.
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