Fires and scattered damage were reported across Israel as Iranian projectiles struck several areas, prompting residents to rush into bomb shelters. Interceptors were seen detonating over Tel Aviv and other cities as Israel attempted to block further incoming fire. The attacks marked a significant escalation in hostilities between the two nations.

According to Iran’s state-run IRIB news agency, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sent a letter to the United Nations secretary-general and the president of the UN Security Council. In the letter, Iran asserted that recent air strikes by the United States and Israel constituted a violation of the UN Charter and an act of armed aggression. Iran stated that it was acting under Article 51 of the UN Charter, which allows for self-defence, and vowed to continue its defensive actions until the aggression ceases completely.

The letter further declared that all bases, facilities, and assets of hostile forces in the region would be considered legitimate military targets as part of Iran’s right to self-defence.