U.S. officials confirmed that American military strikes are targeting Iranian military installations with the stated goal of addressing Iranian military threats and protecting U.S. forces in the region. The U.S. has implemented protective measures for its military personnel ahead of the operation, though officials declined to provide further details.
Reports indicate a second wave of attacks targeting Iran, with claims of coordinated Israeli and US involvement against Iranian intelligence facilities.
An Israeli report indicates an attempted assassination of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to a breaking news alert.
Israel's Mossad agency has issued a public appeal to Iranian citizens following an attack, expressing solidarity and promising support to restore Iran to "its glory days." The statement represents an unusual direct outreach from the Israeli intelligence service to the Iranian population.