- The US operation was multi-layered and complex, involving space, naval, ground, and air forces. Tomahawk missiles were launched from both sea and air platforms of the US Navy and Air Force.
- The targets of the strikes included Tehran Airport, intelligence agency facilities, missile installations and air defense systems, as well as a complex of government buildings, the Bushehr port (where the nuclear power plant is located), and the residence of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, which was completely destroyed. The strikes also hit the cities of Qom, Isfahan, Karaj, and Kermanshah.
- American forces focused on destroying Iranian military facilities, while Israeli attacks targeted political infrastructure. This was due to the Trump administration's goal of eliminating Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities rather than overthrowing the regime. US President Donald Trump urged the Iranian people to "take control of their government."
- Iran also launched ballistic missiles and drones at Israel; however, they were unable to overcome the air defense system. Subsequently, the strikes targeted American facilities in Bahrain (the US Navy base management building), Qatar, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh. The geography of the attacks expanded, affecting more countries in the region. Explosions were heard in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Kuwait, and Riyadh. In Dubai, four people were injured as a result of a strike on a hotel on Palm Jumeirah, while in Abu Dhabi, one person died and seven were injured at the airport. A drone also struck the airport in Kuwait, injuring several staff members. In Israel, a missile hit a residential building, resulting in one death and numerous injuries, with the Israeli emergency service reporting 121 casualties across the country.
- According to reports, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) transmitted a radio signal to vessels prohibiting passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials did not confirm this information.
- Internet access in Iran was restricted, with connectivity levels dropping to 4% of normal, according to NetBlocks data.
- Flights across the Middle East were canceled, and countries such as Iran, Israel, Iraq, the UAE, Jordan, and Qatar closed their airspace. Tracking data showed clear skies over most regions.
- US President Donald Trump announced the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a result of the joint strike. Later, Iranian state media confirmed the information about his death and declared a 40-day mourning period.
- Israeli military officials released a list of high-ranking Iranian officials who, according to their data, were killed in the attacks, including Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, Security Council head Ali Shamkhani, IRGC commander Mohammad Pakpour, and others.
- It was reported that the US suffered no combat losses during the operation, and the damage to their facilities was assessed as minimal and did not affect mission accomplishment.
- The US Central Command clarified that "no US Navy ships were damaged."
- Iran claims that more than 200 people were killed as a result of the US and Israeli attacks, including over 100 girls from a girls' school. The Fars agency confirmed the death of four family members of the Supreme Leader, including a daughter and a grandson.
- In an interview with Axios, Trump stated that he has several options for further actions, including long-term strategies for "capturing" the country. He expressed satisfaction with the results of the operation, noting that he could either prolong the process or complete it in two to three days, telling the Iranians that "we'll see you in a few years if you start rebuilding" your nuclear capabilities. According to him, Iran will need "several years" to recover from the strikes.
- In announcing Khamenei's death, Trump noted that "bombardments will continue without stopping for a week or as long as it takes to achieve our goal - PEACE."
