— "Iran today will strike with a force that the USA and Israel have not yet encountered," — stated the Secretary of Iran's Security Council, Larijani.

— President of Iran, Masoud Pzeshkian, announced retaliation for the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei. Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) stated readiness for de-escalation and new negotiations if the strikes on Iran cease.

— Tehran has warned the Persian Gulf countries — they say all American bases located within these states will be subjected to missile strikes.

— The Strait of Hormuz is open for the movement of oil tankers, but all American military ships are considered legitimate targets for Iran, announced the MFA of Iran.

— The Israel Defense Forces announced the killing of 40 Iranian commanders.

— Iran launched two missiles towards Cyprus, where key British military bases are located.

— Israel attacked central Tehran — the targets of the strikes were the police headquarters and the state TV building.

— Residents and visitors of Dubai continue to hear the roar of aircraft and explosions. Air defense has been operational for the second consecutive day.

— Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has joined Iran's leadership council — he will oversee the country until the election of a new Supreme Leader.