Overview
- Israel and the United States carried out new strikes in Tehran against petroleum and military infrastructure, with Iranian state media acknowledging an installation was hit.
- UAE defenses intercepted barrages traced to Iran, with authorities reporting 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones downed and one death in Dubai from falling debris.
- CENTCOM said Iranian missile launches fell 90% and drone attacks 83% over the last 24 hours compared with early salvos, indicating a sharp drop in Iran’s strike tempo.
- President Trump warned of possible “total destruction,” ruled out talks short of surrender, and rebuked allies after the UK offered limited defensive support and Spain barred use of its bases, which he answered with tariff threats.
- The White House posted pop‑culture mashup videos to tout the campaign, drawing criticism, as oil and fuel prices climbed on disruption around the Strait of Hormuz.