Overview
- The Israeli military said before dawn Monday it conducted a wide round of strikes against Iranian infrastructure, including in Tehran, with Israeli media reporting U.S.–Israeli approval of operational plans for the coming weeks.
- The UAE Ministry of Defense reported intercepting four ballistic missiles and six drones from Iran on Sunday, bringing total interceptions to 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,606 drones, with six fatalities and 142 injuries recorded.
- Dubai authorities confirmed a fire from a struck fuel tank near Dubai International Airport was brought under control without injuries after an overnight drone incident.
- French President Emmanuel Macron pressed Iran to halt attacks and said France will help organize a defensive escort mission with about a dozen warships to restore navigation, as Gulf and UK foreign ministers jointly welcomed UN Security Council Resolution 2817 condemning the strikes.
- Egypt intensified outreach, with its foreign minister meeting Qatar's leadership and later conferring in Abu Dhabi as reports suggested Cairo could act as a mediator, while President Donald Trump urged partners to help secure the Strait of Hormuz and signaled possible further hits on Kharg Island.