Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday killed at least 80 Palestinians across central and southern Gaza, including in Deir al-Balah, al-Bureij, Rafah, and Khan Younis. Several families were hit in their homes or makeshift shelters. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported over 200 injuries. The total death toll since October 2023 has now reached 55,493, with over 129,000 injured. Gaza’s Information Office estimates the real death count, including the missing, to exceed 62,000, amid ongoing Israeli military operations.

Another Israeli F-35 stealth fighter jet has reportedly been shot down over the skies of Tabriz, Iran. This marks the fourth destruction of the advanced aircraft, often referred to by the U.S. and Israel as the "invisible assassin."

The incident underscores what analysts are calling Iran’s increasing technological parity in its defense capabilities against the U.S. and its allies. Despite the reported loss, Israel has not issued any official response regarding the downed aircraft.

Iran has cancelled all leave for doctors and nurses, directing them to return to work immediately as part of a nationwide emergency response. Deputy Health Minister Seyyed Sajjad Rajavi announced the measure, emphasizing the importance of medical personnel in both healthcare delivery and maintaining public morale. He added that the Health Ministry is fully prepared to support those affected and has issued special treatment guidelines to hospitals and universities to manage the situation effectively.

China and Russia have taken strategic positions on the Iran-Israel conflict, with China condemning Israel’s strike and offering mediation, while Russia maintains cautious diplomacy to protect its regional interests. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization backed Iran, but India refrained from joining the statement or commenting publicly. Experts suggest both China and Russia aim to prevent escalation, fearing broader regional instability. China calls for a UN-led peaceful resolution, whereas India’s silence reflects its complex ties with both nations.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a missile strike targeting a key Israeli military intelligence installation. According to the IRGC, the missiles struck both a military intelligence center and an operational planning facility linked to Mossad.

Earlier, Israeli media reported a missile impact in the sensitive Herzliya area. Al Jazeera reports that Israeli authorities have restricted media access to the site, making it difficult to assess the extent of the damage.

Israel has claimed responsibility for killing Ali Sadrani, head of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters, in a strike on Tuesday. This follows last Friday’s assassination of his predecessor, Gholam Ali Rashid. Israel describes Sadrani as Iran’s wartime Chief of Staff and a close confidant of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran has confirmed the deaths of several senior military officials and nuclear scientists amid escalating tensions. The conflict between Iran and Israel continues into its fifth day.

The US Embassy in Jerusalem announced on Tuesday that it currently cannot assist with the evacuation of American citizens from Israel. The embassy also instructed its staff to remain near their residences until further notice and confirmed that it would remain closed for the day. The advisory follows heightened tensions in the region.

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has crippled air travel across the Middle East, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Israel’s unprecedented airstrike on Iran’s nuclear sites triggered massive retaliation, causing widespread airspace closures. Major airports like Ben Gurion have shut down, and flights are being rerouted or canceled. Travelers from multiple countries are stuck without transport. Experts warn the crisis may severely impact the global aviation industry. Ground routes via Turkey remain limited and unsafe, while uncertainty grows over the region’s stability.

In an open letter, the countries voiced their condemnation of the Israeli assault on Iranian territory, urging restraint to prevent further escalation. The signatories of the letter include Egypt, Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Gambia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. The letter also warned that the conflict risks engulfing the entire Middle East and stressed the urgent need for a ceasefire to avoid wider regional instability.

French President Emmanuel Macron revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a ceasefire between Iran and Israel during talks at the G7 summit. Macron emphasized that the proposal includes initiating a truce followed by broader negotiations. He expressed France’s support if such a ceasefire can be achieved. Meanwhile, Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate and reiterated his stance that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. However, he declined to sign any joint G7 declaration regarding the Iran-Israel conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump warned all Iranians to leave Tehran immediately via a post on Truth Social, sparking international concern. He claimed the day’s casualties could have been avoided if Iran had accepted his proposed deal and reiterated that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes hit residential areas in eastern Tehran after ordering civilians to evacuate. The number of casualties remains unknown as hostilities between Iran and Israel escalate with ongoing missile and drone attacks from both sides.

Iranian authorities claim to have dismantled a drone factory in Tehran allegedly operated by Israel’s Mossad. The operation, conducted in Tehran and Alborz provinces, led to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of over 200 kg of explosives, drone components, and a vehicle. Officials say Mossad was planning sabotage operations using explosive-laden drones targeting strategic sites. The move follows a spike in tensions after Israeli airstrikes on Iranian cities and Iran's retaliatory attacks on key cities in Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

Following an Israeli airstrike that briefly knocked out Iran’s state broadcaster, IRIB, transmissions have resumed. Senior IRIB official Hassan Abedini confirmed the attack, saying it was carried out by "the Zionist enemy" as part of an ongoing campaign to silence Iran’s voice.

Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the strike, calling it a violation of international law and branding it a war crime.

In an interview with ABC News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that eliminating Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would not escalate tensions but rather end the ongoing conflict.

He asserted that Iran has long spread terrorism throughout the Middle East and is pushing the region toward nuclear confrontation. “To stop this aggression, we must confront the evil forces,” he said. Reports have previously suggested that former U.S. President Donald Trump had vetoed such a targeted killing.

Israeli forces have resumed attacks on Tehran, with the latest strike targeting the headquarters of Iran’s state-run broadcaster, IRIB. Video footage captured the moment a female news anchor was delivering the news when a loud explosion rocked the studio, scattering dust and prompting her to flee.

Prior to the attack, Israeli authorities reportedly issued evacuation warnings to local residents. The strike is part of escalating tensions between the two nations.