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.

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.

Despite the ongoing conflict with Israel, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Turkey to attend the summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Over 40 foreign ministers are expected to participate in the summit. This visit follows Araghchi’s meeting with European counterparts in Geneva on Friday. Amid the escalating conflict, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has also held two phone calls with US President Donald Trump.

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.

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.

On Friday, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook several provinces across Iran. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake's epicenter was located near the city of Qom. Tremors were felt in the capital Tehran and other parts of the country. So far, no casualties or significant damage have been reported.

This seismic event comes amid escalating tensions and ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that Iran will launch stronger retaliatory attacks if Israel does not stop its airstrikes. He emphasized that Iran supports peace but will not accept aggression without accountability. Pezeshkian called for Israel to end its hostilities and provocations. In response, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant vowed to target symbols of Iranian power, including military and government institutions. The ongoing tensions signal a potential escalation in the region if diplomatic efforts fail to ease hostilities.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran is currently unwilling to engage in any diplomatic discussions due to the ongoing Israeli assaults. Speaking ahead of a scheduled nuclear-related meeting in Geneva with European leaders, Araghchi confirmed his arrival in Switzerland for talks with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the UK.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that any continuation of Israeli aggression will trigger a more severe response from Iran. “We have always pursued peace and stability,” he said, “but peace can only be achieved if the Zionist regime ceases its acts of terror and guarantees a permanent halt to aggression. Otherwise, Iran’s response will surpass all previous reactions.”

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly transferred wartime authority to the Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to a report by Iran International. While the news has yet to be officially confirmed, sources indicate that Ayatollah Khamenei, along with his influential son Mojtaba Khamenei, has been moved to a secret bunker in Lavizan, northeast of Tehran.

Four imprisoned Iranian women’s rights activists have condemned Israel’s military attacks and warned against foreign-backed regime change in Iran. In an open letter, Golrokh Ebrahimi Iraee, Varisheh Moradi, Sakineh Parvaneh, and Reyhaneh Ansarinejad denounced what they called “genocide in Gaza.”

The activists stressed that liberation from dictatorship in Iran must come from grassroots struggles and social mobilization, not external intervention. The women are serving sentences for their involvement in labor unions, Kurdish rights activism, and the women’s movement.