🛰️ Cyber Warfare & Information Battles
• Iranian State TV reported the successful thwarting of an Israeli cyberattack aimed at manipulating public opinion.
• The IRGC accused Israel of launching ongoing cyber offensives, calling them part of a wider psychological war.
• Iran’s UN Mission rejected claims of weakness, stating: “No Iranian official has ever knelt at the White House doors.”
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💥 Israeli Strikes & Kill Count
• Israeli officials told WSJ that 120 Iranian missile launch platforms have been destroyed, greatly reducing Iran’s ability to strike.
• Explosions rocked Tehran overnight, with air defense systems heavily engaged, according to Al Jazeera.
• Iranian Police HQ in Tehran was reportedly struck, injuring several officers.
• Israeli media confirmed the deaths of 4 IDF soldiers in Gaza since the start of the broader conflict.
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🇺🇸 U.S. Military & Diplomatic Response
• CNN reported that U.S. aircraft evacuated embassy staff and families from Israel due to the deteriorating security situation.
• Evacuations included voluntary departures via land into Jordan, and by aircraft stationed in Tel Aviv.
• A senior U.S. official confirmed that military commanders presented the NSC with engagement options, alongside humanitarian and geopolitical risk assessments.
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🛑 Statements from the Frontlines
• IRGC to Reuters: “Israeli skies are open to our missiles and drones.”
• They warned: “Israelis must choose between slow death or fleeing the country.”
• IRGC confirmed use of Sejjil ballistic missiles in the latest wave of attacks, vowing that high-speed warheads will keep Israelis confined to shelters.
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🕊️ Global Diplomacy & Concerns Rise
• President Macron instructed the French Foreign Minister to push for a firm negotiated settlement to stop the war.
• The French Presidency voiced concern that Israel may be hitting non-nuclear, non-missile civilian sites.
• UK Prime Minister and the Emir of Qatar discussed the situation, stressing de-escalation and diplomacy.
• Kuwait activated Gulf-wide radiation monitoring, confirming no abnormal readings so far, while coordinating consular efforts to protect GCC citizens in Iran.
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📡 Strategic and Propaganda Messaging
• Netanyahu thanked Trump for supporting Israel’s air defense efforts and said the two spoke “very warmly” last night.
• Israel’s UN Ambassador called Iran a “genocidal regime”, reiterating: “We will never allow them to go nuclear.”
• Israeli Army Radio described the latest Iranian missile as unprecedented in type and explosive power.
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🚢 Maritime Warnings Issued
• Reuters reported that shipping agencies have urged commercial vessels to avoid Iranian waters near the Strait of Hormuz, warning of increased risk in the region.
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⚠️ Situation Summary
The war continues to escalate, with direct hits on missile infrastructure, heightened cyber warfare, and high-level diplomatic evacuations. As missile waves and airstrikes intensify, both sides are turning to long-range capabilities, while global leaders push urgently for negotiations to prevent further regional destabilization.
