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.

During a phone call with newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Turkey is prepared to play a constructive role in de-escalating tensions and reviving nuclear negotiations. Erdoğan emphasized Turkey’s commitment to regional peace and stability and said he is engaging with various world leaders to help prevent further conflict.

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.

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 Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Dhaka has strongly condemned Israel’s deadly assault on Iranian territory, which killed several senior military commanders, renowned scientists, and innocent civilians, including women and children. In a statement, the embassy said Israel’s aggression constitutes a blatant violation of Article 2, Paragraph 4 of the UN Charter and is a direct military attack on Iran’s sovereignty. The embassy asserted that Iran retains the legitimate right to respond decisively under Article 51 of the UN Charter. It also called on the United Nations, Islamic countries, and member states of the Non-Aligned Movement to take effective action against the Israeli aggression.