Israeli forces conducted precision strikes overnight in Tehran, killing two top Iranian leaders, including Ali Larijani, head of the Supreme National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij paramilitary force. The Israeli Defense Forces cited Soleimani’s role in violent crackdowns on anti-government protests.
The European Union rejected President Trump’s demand for military support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stating, "Nobody is ready to put their people in harm's way." The strait’s closure has driven global crude prices near $100 a barrel and spiked U.S. fuel costs.
Iran continues launching missiles and drones at Gulf states. In Abu Dhabi, missile debris killed one person; Fujairah’s oil zone was struck again, sparking a fire. Qatar and the UAE have also suffered attacks.
U.S. military casualties exceed 200 injured and 13 killed. China pledged humanitarian aid to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan amid worsening regional instability.