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.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that Iran’s armed forces will render the “barbaric” enemy Israel helpless, as it has shown no respect for any “red lines.”

Speaking to lawmakers, Ghalibaf said that the fear instilled in the hearts of occupiers and criminals over the past few nights will continue until they repent and face punishment for their aggression. “Our armed forces will turn their world into a living hell, and the entire world will witness their downfall,” he added.

Meanwhile, in a televised address, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei declared, “The Israeli regime is a vile enemy, and after the Islamic Republic’s retaliation, it will be left powerless.”

The escalating Iran-Israel war has led to the cancellation of more than 6,000 flights worldwide in just the past 48 hours, according to data from global aviation monitoring agencies and real-time flight tracking platforms. Major airports in Tel Aviv, Tehran, Damascus, Baghdad, Beirut, and Amman have been either partially or fully shut down. Additionally, the airspace over Israel, Iran, and Iraq has remained closed for two consecutive days. Limited transit is allowed over Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, but with strict conditions in place.

Despite ongoing Israeli military aggression, Iran remains committed to its peaceful nuclear program, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei. He asserted that Iran’s nuclear program is fully compliant with UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and that no external power can force its suspension. Baghaei condemned Israel’s attacks as unprecedented in their brutality, stating that the assaults violate not only Iran’s sovereignty but also international nuclear non-proliferation agreements. He urged European nations to adopt a firm stance against Israel’s war crimes and unequivocally condemn its actions.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to render the entire Zionist regime uninhabitable. Meanwhile, Iranian authorities have executed an individual convicted of espionage for Israel’s Mossad agency, according to state media. The execution was carried out amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel. Additionally, four more individuals suspected of ties to Mossad have been arrested, Iranian officials confirmed.

Iran fired missiles near the US Embassy in Tel Aviv, causing minor damage to the building but no casualties, according to US Ambassador Mike Huckabee. As a precaution, the US embassies in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv will remain closed today. Meanwhile, the Israel-Iran conflict continues to escalate rapidly.

As Israeli attacks on Iran continue into the fourth day, Tehran has informed mediators Qatar and Oman that it will not engage in ceasefire discussions while under attack. According to Reuters, Iran stated that serious negotiations will only be possible after it has completed its response to Israeli aggression. Iran also rejected claims that it had requested Oman and Qatar to help resume ceasefire and nuclear talks with the US, calling the reports false.

Israeli forces have killed at least 59 more Palestinians in Gaza, with at least 17 of them shot while trying to collect food from a relief center run by the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, backed by the US and Israel. Reporting from Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum said, “Locals told us that Israeli troops did not issue any warning before opening fire on the starving crowd, leading to horrifying civilian casualties.” The attack adds to the mounting toll of civilian deaths amid the ongoing assault on Gaza.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has admitted that military strikes alone are insufficient to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Describing Iran as a nation on the “nuclear threshold,” Barak said even U.S. intervention could delay Iran’s program by only a few months. He stressed that either a comprehensive diplomatic agreement or a regime change would be required to permanently stop Iran’s nuclear progress.

Iran’s Health Ministry has reported that Israeli airstrikes over the past 65 hours have claimed 244 lives, with over 1,277 people injured, including women and children. More than 90% of the casualties are civilians. The deadly air raids began after Israel launched a surprise offensive on June 13, plunging the two nations into a full-scale war.

Iran has launched hypersonic missiles targeting Israel’s major cities including Haifa, Tel Aviv, and the Negev airbase, triggering widespread fires. Explosions were captured in various media footage, showing significant destruction. Israel’s national emergency service confirmed at least four injuries in Haifa, with rescue operations underway at a building directly hit by the missile. Meanwhile, Israel’s Iron Dome defense system is reportedly struggling to intercept these advanced projectiles.

In a recent airstrike by Israeli forces, Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) suffered a major blow with the deaths of its intelligence chief and two senior military generals. Intelligence chief Mohammad Kazemi, his deputy Hassan Mohakik, and General Mohsen Bagheri were killed in the attack. Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the assassination of the IRGC leadership, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.