Overview
- Israel hit what it called regime targets in Tehran and launched strikes on Hezbollah sites in Beirut, after new Iranian missile salvos toward Israel.
- Iran fired missiles and drones across the region, with Kuwait reporting a refinery fire from drone strikes and Saudi Arabia and Kuwait intercepting incoming barrages; U.S. and U.K. officials said Iran also attempted to target Diego Garcia.
- U.S. officials confirmed thousands more Marines and additional warships are deploying to the region, as planners maintain contingency options for potential ground operations without a decision to invade.
- President Donald Trump said the U.S. is considering "winding down" operations but rejected a ceasefire and urged allies to help police the Strait of Hormuz, as the U.K. authorized use of some bases for missions against Iranian missile threats to shipping.
- The Treasury Department temporarily cleared delivery of Iranian oil already at sea, estimating about 140 million barrels could reach markets, while over 3,000 vessels remain stalled and casualties continue to rise, including 13 U.S. dead and roughly 232 wounded and large civilian losses in Iran and Lebanon.