Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Saturday that it had launched missiles targeting Ben Gurion Airport and several Israeli military command centers. The strikes are part of the 18th phase of its “True Promise Operation-3,” involving Shahed-136 suicide drones, as well as precision-guided solid and liquid-fueled missiles. According to the IRGC, the attacks successfully hit their predetermined targets, overwhelming Israeli defense systems and forcing civilians into bomb shelters.

Jafar Miadfar, head of Iran’s Emergency Services, stated that Israeli forces have targeted not only residential areas but also medical and relief facilities across the country. “Three relief bases and eight emergency centers have been either severely damaged or completely destroyed,” he reported. A total of 14 emergency personnel have been injured in the attacks, with two in critical condition.

According to reports from The Wall Street Journal and other Western and Israeli media outlets, Israel is incurring approximately $200 million in daily economic losses as a result of sustained Iranian missile attacks. A significant portion of this expense stems from the operation of Israel’s missile defense systems, which are continuously engaged in intercepting Iranian strikes. Israeli daily Maariv reports that more than half of all shops in Tel Aviv have shuttered, marketplaces are deserted, and normal life has come to a standstill.

An Israeli soldier, Sergeant First Class (Reserve) Noam Shemesh, was killed in southern Gaza during clashes, bringing the total Israeli military death toll in the Gaza ground offensive to 430, according to The Times of Israel. Shemesh, a squad commander in the Shimshon Battalion of the Kfir Brigade, was killed by an RPG attack in Khan Yunis. Another soldier was injured in the same incident. Among the total casualties are also two police officers and three civilian contractors from the Defense Ministry. The conflict began after Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people. The IDF confirmed that 53 hostages remain in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel has shifted its military focus to Iran’s nuclear facilities following recent Iranian missile strikes.

Five hospitals in Iran have been damaged by recent Israeli strikes, according to Pir Hossein Kolivand, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society. He noted that while the hospitals were not direct targets, the blasts shattered windows, and many patients experienced breathing difficulties due to smoke. Kolivand confirmed that these incidents would be brought before international courts, citing violations of international humanitarian law, which prohibits attacks on medical facilities during armed conflicts. Earlier, Israel had accused Iran of targeting civilian infrastructure after Soroka Hospital in Israel was hit by Iranian strikes.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed that five of its members were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Saturday in Khorramabad, Iran. The strike destroyed several key facilities in the city. Among those killed was the second-in-command of the IRGC’s drone unit, who had been continuing drone operations against Israel following the death of his superior. Israel’s military stated that fighter jets specifically targeted IRGC commanders, killing one identified as Amin Pour Jodkhi. Separately, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced that Quds Force commander Saeed Izhadi was killed in an Israeli strike on an apartment in Qom.

At least 82 Palestinians have been killed in the past 24 hours during Israeli air and ground assaults in Gaza, many of them while attempting to collect food and humanitarian aid. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, 34 of the victims were targeted directly while receiving aid, including women and children. The attacks reportedly occurred near distribution centers operated by humanitarian foundations supported by the US and Israel. UNICEF spokesperson James Elder warned that only 40% of Gaza’s water supply is currently functional, raising the risk of dehydration-related deaths among children.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Israeli military installations early Saturday. Several strikes reportedly bypassed Israel’s air defenses and directly hit central Tel Aviv, causing explosions and fires. Iranian sources confirmed that 10 ballistic missiles were fired, of which Israel intercepted only five. In response, Israel has begun deploying its new “Lightning” air defense system to counter Iranian drones.

Internet observatory NetBlocks has reported that Iran has been disconnected from global internet access for 60 consecutive hours. The blackout has severely limited the public’s ability to communicate, express political views, and access security alerts. Iranian officials claim the disruption is necessary to defend against ongoing Israeli cyberattacks.

A recent survey by IRIB Research Center reveals that 84% of Iranians support their country’s missile strikes against Israel in response to Israeli aggression. Additionally, 86% favor strengthening Iran’s missile program amid escalating tensions. Meanwhile, the IRGC reports intensified strikes on key Israeli installations.

Iranian authorities have arrested 54 individuals accused of working with Israel’s Mossad spy agency during the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv. Prosecutors in Iran’s Khuzestan province said the suspects were charged with espionage, anti-state propaganda, spreading false information, and undermining national security and social stability. Since June 13, Israeli forces have been targeting Iran’s military and nuclear facilities, with Tehran responding in kind.

Israeli forces have carried out an airstrike on a residential building in Qom, southern Tehran, killing a 16-year-old boy. Two others were injured and taken to a hospital. The target of the strike remains unconfirmed. Meanwhile, explosions were reported over Tehran and Isfahan on Saturday, intensifying regional tensions.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has targeted the live broadcast headquarters of Israeli Channel 14 in Haifa with a missile strike, according to Al Jazeera. This comes days after Israeli forces bombed the headquarters of Iran’s state-run broadcaster IRIB in Tehran, an act Iran condemned as a grave violation of human rights.

Israel’s Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi, has warned Israeli citizens to brace for a long conflict with Iran, stating that dismantling Iran’s military capabilities could take significant time. Addressing the public, he said Iran had been preparing for Israel’s destruction for years, reaching a critical point in recent months. According to Halevi, Israel launched its offensive when Iran had 2,500 surface-to-surface missiles, and without intervention, Iran could have amassed 8,000 within two years. He justified the strikes, claiming Iran posed an existential threat to Israel.

Early Saturday morning at around 6 AM Bangladesh time, Iran launched missiles targeting Israeli territory. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed detecting the missile launches originating from Iran. According to The Times of Israel, the IDF identified multiple missiles heading toward Israel. Israeli authorities have already advised civilians to seek shelter and have issued warnings to implement precautionary measures. However, the IDF has not yet disclosed how many missiles were launched or the specific locations within Israel that could be impacted.