Strikes continued overnight, with Iran warning against a US ground invasion. Trump cited regime change, claiming to be dealing with new, more reasonable Iranian leadership.
Despite diplomatic overtures, the US deployed additional military assets, including the USS Tripoli carrying around 3,500 Marines and sailors.
Iran suffered power outages in Tehran and neighboring regions following attacks on its electrical facilities. An Iranian strike on a power station in Kuwait killed one Indian worker.
Israel expanded its invasion of southern Lebanon, aiming to neutralize threats from Hezbollah militants and secure a buffer zone.
Lebanon's health ministry reported 1,238 dead and over 3,500 wounded due to Israeli strikes since March 2nd. UNIFIL also confirmed a peacekeeper's death in Lebanon.
The conflict's death toll includes casualties in Lebanon, Israel, and Gulf states, with CENTCOM confirming six US deaths in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.