Iran has announced that it will gradually resume administrative operations following ongoing US-Israeli attacks. According to the announcement, starting Sunday, 20 percent of employees in all ministries, agencies, and executive offices in Tehran province will return to work in person. All female employees in the province will continue to work virtually, while some banks will reopen to provide limited services.

The directive excludes operational units of service providers, municipalities, medical centers, and military, law enforcement, and security institutions. Senior management officials in Tehran province will not be allowed to work from home and must be physically present at their workplaces.

The announcement comes as Iran faces missile-related challenges and regional tensions following recent attacks and incidents involving its naval and administrative sectors.

At least 20 people were killed and 30 others injured in airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel in the Iranian city of Shiraz, according to Fars Province Deputy Governor Jalil Hasani. Iranian state media reported that the attack struck a residential area in the Jibashahr district, killing civilians. The strikes occurred on Friday morning and also targeted several locations in central Tehran, including a military academy of Iran’s army.

News agency Tasnim reported that Israel launched missile attacks on residential areas in Poldokhtar city of Lorestan Province, injuring at least six people. The Iranian Red Crescent Society’s president, Pir Hossein Kolivand, stated that a total of 3,643 civilian structures were damaged across Iran, including 3,090 homes.

The attacks mark a significant escalation, with widespread civilian damage reported across multiple provinces, though further details on the broader military or diplomatic response were not provided in the source.

More than 3,600 civilian structures have been damaged in Iran following attacks by the United States and Israel, according to Pir Hossein Kolivand, president of the Iranian Red Crescent Society. He reported that 3,090 of the damaged sites were residential houses, while 528 were commercial or service centers, 14 were medical or pharmaceutical facilities, and nine belonged to the Red Crescent itself.

Kolivand stated that most of the targets struck by US and Israeli forces were located in densely populated residential areas. The report, citing Al Jazeera, highlights the extensive civilian impact of the ongoing military operations.

The situation follows a series of attacks in Iran, including one in Shiraz that reportedly left 20 people dead. The broader conflict has also led to significant economic and infrastructural strain, with reports of high military expenditures and regional risks to energy and transport sectors.

The United States and Israel carried out overnight airstrikes across Iran, resulting in multiple casualties and widespread damage. According to reports, two paramedics were killed in Shiraz, while six people were injured in Lorestan province. Israel claimed responsibility for destroying six Iranian ballistic missile launchers during the Thursday night operation and also asserted that three advanced Iranian defense systems were eliminated. One of the targeted sites included a military academy belonging to Iran’s army in central Tehran.

Iranian media outlet Tasnim reported that Israeli missiles struck residential areas in the city of Poldokhtar, Lorestan, injuring at least six civilians. Several large explosions were also reported overnight in Tehran, including near residential zones and around Tehran University. The attacks mark a significant escalation in hostilities involving the United States and Israel within Iranian territory.

The report further noted that over 3,000 civilian structures were damaged, and the Iranian Red Crescent confirmed extensive destruction. The conflict’s early phase has already cost the United States an estimated 37 billion dollars, while regional sectors such as India’s energy, aviation, and remittance flows face growing risks.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that American attacks on Iran are set to increase dramatically. The statement came during a Thursday night briefing at Central Command, attended by Hegseth, CENTCOM Admiral Brad Cooper, and President Donald Trump, focusing on ongoing US operations in Iran. Hegseth said the volume of ammunition being dropped on Iran and Tehran would rise sharply.

He added that the United Kingdom’s decision to allow the United States to use the Diego Garcia military base would strengthen Washington’s offensive capacity. Hegseth noted that although Britain had not initially granted permission, the approval was eventually secured. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that Britain would send four additional Typhoon fighter jets to join its squadron stationed in Qatar and that British bases were being used for defensive operations.

According to reports, recent US-Israeli strikes in Iran’s Shiraz killed 20 people, damaged over 3,000 civilian structures, and destroyed six missile launchers. The US reportedly spent $3.7 billion during the first 100 hours of the conflict.

US military investigators suspect that American forces may have been responsible for a bombing at a girls’ school in southern Iran that killed 165 children, according to Reuters. The attack occurred last Saturday in the Minab area, and while details of the investigation remain incomplete, officials have not yet reached a final conclusion or closed the inquiry.

Reuters cited two US officials who confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that no definitive findings have been made. The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahraini, initially reported 150 student deaths, later revised to 165. A large funeral and mourning ceremony was held in Iran for the victims, including students and school staff.

Under international humanitarian law, deliberate attacks on schools, hospitals, or other civilian facilities are considered war crimes, highlighting the gravity of the incident and the potential legal implications if responsibility is confirmed.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared that the country is fully prepared for a prolonged war. IRGC spokesperson Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Nayeni stated that Iran is ready to use advanced weapons that have not yet been deployed in any conflict. He warned of painful punishment for enemies and said new Iranian weapons are on the way, though not yet widely deployed.

According to Nayeni, Iran’s readiness has increased following attacks by the United States and Israel last year. The statement comes amid reports of significant damage from those assaults, including civilian infrastructure losses and casualties in Shiraz. The IRGC’s remarks were reported by Al Jazeera and reflect Tehran’s emphasis on military preparedness and deterrence.

The announcement signals Iran’s intent to project strength and technological advancement in its defense capabilities, though details about the new weapons and their potential deployment remain undisclosed.

US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper stated that American bomber forces have carried out strikes on nearly 200 Iranian targets over the past 72 hours. He claimed that more than 30 Iranian ships were sunk during this phase of operations. Cooper added that a large Iranian drone carrier, comparable in size to a World War II aircraft carrier, was recently attacked and is currently on fire.

US President Donald Trump also asserted that Iran’s air force has been completely destroyed. Speaking at an event with Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami on Thursday, Trump said Iran is being destroyed ahead of schedule in a way never seen before.

The report, citing BBC, comes amid ongoing hostilities that have caused significant damage in Iran, including civilian infrastructure losses and casualties from US and Israeli strikes.

Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a major missile strike on Tel Aviv, Israel’s commercial hub, on Friday, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA. The report described the assault as a coordinated attack involving both missiles and drones aimed at the city center, with projectiles reportedly heading toward Tel Aviv at the time of reporting.

In addition to the strike on Israel, Iranian media reported that Iran carried out an attack on the Israeli embassy in Manama, Bahrain. The assault targeted the Financial Harbour Tower commercial complex in the Bahraini capital during the night. Air raid sirens were also heard across Kuwait, accompanied by sounds of powerful explosions, while Tehran reportedly launched attacks across much of the region, including Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Most of the attacks were reportedly intercepted, though the full extent of damage or casualties was not detailed in the reports.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s air force has been completely destroyed, asserting that the country is being devastated ahead of schedule. He stated that Iran now has no air force or air defense system. Trump also claimed that the American public supports the war against Iran, though recent polling data suggests otherwise.

A joint Reuters-Ipsos survey conducted after US and Israeli forces began attacks in Iran found that 43 percent of respondents opposed the strikes, while 27 percent supported them and 29 percent were uncertain. The poll included 1,282 participants. The results indicate a divided American public opinion regarding the ongoing military operations.

The conflict has already caused significant damage in Iran, with reports of 20 deaths in Shiraz, over 3,000 civilian structures damaged, and six missile launchers destroyed according to Israeli claims.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that Iran is fully prepared to repel any potential United States ground assault. His remarks came as the conflict involving Israel and the United States deepens. Speaking to NBC, Araghchi said Iran is not fearful of a US ground invasion and is waiting for such a move, expressing confidence that Iranian forces could resist effectively. He warned that any US ground attack would be disastrous for Washington.

Araghchi also stated that Iran is not seeking a ceasefire in the ongoing war. Referring to a previous 12-day conflict with Israel in June of the previous year, he claimed that Israel had been the first to request a ceasefire. He emphasized that in the current war, there are no victors, asserting that Iran’s success lies in its ability to resist its adversaries.

The comments come as reports indicate widespread damage to civilian infrastructure in Iran and continued missile exchanges between Iran and Israel, underscoring the intensifying regional conflict.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi directly addressed U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring that his Plan A had failed and that Plan B would face an even greater failure. Posting on the social media platform X, Araghchi wrote that the attempt for a quick military victory under Plan A did not succeed and warned that any follow-up strategy would meet a worse outcome. He added that the opportunity for a unique agreement had ended with the last round of negotiations.

Araghchi further stated that the approach of prioritizing Israel, which he described as “Israel First,” always results in “America Last.” His remarks came amid heightened tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel, as reported by Al Jazeera.

The statement underscores Iran’s firm stance against U.S. policy directions and signals that diplomatic openings for compromise have closed, according to the Iranian minister’s comments.

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he believes he must personally be involved in the selection of Iran’s next supreme leader following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In an interview with Axios, Trump said Iran would be “wasting time” if it attempted to appoint a successor without U.S. participation.

Trump acknowledged that Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is being viewed as a possible successor but declared that he would not accept him. He described Mojtaba as weak and said he was unacceptable to him, emphasizing that the United States wants someone who can bring harmony and peace to Iran.

The president further warned that he would reject any new Iranian leader who continues the policies of the previous leadership, cautioning that such continuity could lead to renewed conflict with the United States within five years.

Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB has reported that the Azadi Stadium in Tehran, one of the country’s main international football venues, has been destroyed in a recent attack. According to the report, the stadium suffered severe damage during the assault, with footage shared on social media showing thick smoke rising from the stands and widespread destruction.

The Azadi Stadium is among Iran’s largest sports facilities and has hosted numerous international football matches. With a seating capacity of around 78,000, it serves as the regular home ground for Iran’s national football team. The report did not specify who carried out the attack or provide further details about casualties or the broader context of the incident.

The destruction of such a major sporting venue could disrupt upcoming national and international football events in Iran, though no official statement on future matches has been issued yet.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has accused the United States and Israel of intentionally targeting civilian areas during ongoing hostilities. In a post on X, Baghaei claimed that Iranian civilians were being killed because aggressors were deliberately striking locations where they believed the highest casualties and suffering could occur.

The accusation follows a deadly attack on an Iranian girls’ school last Saturday that killed more than 160 people. When asked about the incident, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States was investigating the matter but maintained that the US never targets civilian sites. Baghaei further stated that the aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran was not confined to the battlefield.

He added that the conflict’s impact had spread to global markets, raising fuel prices, destabilizing currencies, and eroding purchasing power worldwide, while the cost for Iranians remained far greater.