The White House outlined the key objectives of the "significant military operation" against Iran, including the destruction of missile and nuclear capabilities, as well as preventing regional destabilization by Tehran's "terrorist puppets."
In response to enemy actions, Iran declared that its military power is such that the adversary will soon be forced to halt military operations, finding itself in a deadlock.
Israel has closed its diplomatic missions worldwide, while the United States has suspended operations in several Middle Eastern countries.
According to U.S. Central Command, over 50,000 military personnel, 200 fighter jets, two aircraft carriers, and bombers are involved in the operation against Iran. In response to attacks, Iran launched over 500 ballistic missiles and 2,000 drones, as reported in a press release.
Saudi Arabia reported the downing of nine drones that entered its airspace, according to the Kingdom's Ministry of Defense.
Iran also fired two ballistic missiles towards Qatar, one of which hit the Al-Udeid base, but, according to the local Ministry of Defense, there were no casualties.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that Iran struck 10 tankers and now fully controls the Strait of Hormuz, leading to the accumulation of dozens of tankers on both sides of the strait.
This morning, the Israeli army announced the start of a new wave of large-scale attacks on Iran.
American B-2 bombers began striking targets of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Iran, reports CBS.
The IRGC press service reported the interception of an Israeli Hermes 900 drone, which was captured intact and armed before it could complete its mission. The drone has been handed over for examination by experts and engineers in aerospace technology.
The head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, stated that the agency has not found nuclear weapons in Iran, which have long been reported by Israel. However, he noted that it cannot be claimed that the country's nuclear program is peaceful, as there are large stocks of uranium enriched to nearly weapon-grade levels, and Iran's refusal to provide full access to inspectors.
In this regard, previous reports emphasized that until Iran provides the IAEA with the necessary cooperation to resolve outstanding issues, the agency will not be able to confirm that Iran's nuclear program is exclusively peaceful.
