Overview
- The Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association publicly backed targeted actions against government officials while urging protection for civilians and prisoners.
- U.S. and Israeli forces carried out large-scale strikes on strategic sites across Iran following a recorded address from President Trump outlining goals for the operation.
- Iran responded by launching missiles and drones toward Israel and U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar.
- Reports from U.S. and Israeli sources claimed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, a claim Iranian officials denied, and state media also reported the deaths of the army chief and defense minister.
- A rights group, HRANA, reported at least 133 civilians killed and 200 injured, figures that have not been independently verified.