Overview
- U.S. Central Command said a fourth service member died of wounds from the opening strikes, bringing confirmed American fatalities to four.
- Kuwait mistakenly shot down three U.S. F‑15s during an Iranian attack, with all six crew members ejecting and being recovered in stable condition.
- Iran and allied militias launched missiles and drones at Israel, Gulf states, and U.S. sites as Hezbollah opened a Lebanon front, prompting Israeli strikes that killed at least 31 people there.
- Energy and transport disruptions mounted as airports closed, shipping was curtailed through strategic waterways, and QatarEnergy announced a halt to LNG production after attacks on its facilities.
- Iran operates under a provisional council following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, with the Iranian Red Crescent reporting at least 555 killed nationwide from strikes on 131 cities.