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Showing 1361–1380 of 1559 events tracked across the Iran conflict
Israeli military announces it has struck and killed key commanders of the IRGC Quds Force in Beirut. Quds Force runs Iran's regional proxy network — Lebanon, Syria, Iraq. Simultaneous with Hezbollah rocket and drone fire at northern Israeli communities.
Beirut, LebanonIDF names five IRGC Quds Force commanders killed in an Israeli Navy strike on a Beirut hotel: Majid Hassini (Lebanon Corps moneyman), Ali Reza Bi-Azar (Lebanon Corps intelligence chief), Ahmad Rasouli (Palestine Corps intelligence chief), Hossein Ahmadlou (Lebanon Corps intelligence), Abu Muhammad Ali (Hezbollah's Palestine Corps representative). All were 'hiding in a civilian hotel.'
Beirut, LebanonIsraeli strikes on Isfahan airbase destroy Iran's remaining F-14 Tomcat fighter jets. Iran's most capable air superiority aircraft — kept operational since the Shah era — are eliminated. A significant milestone: Iran now has no credible interceptor capability against high-altitude IDF strike packages.
Isfahan, IranExplosions reported in Iran's central Yazd province, state media confirms. Campaign expanding beyond Tehran and western Iran to central provinces. Yazd is a significant historic city and regional industrial hub.
Yazd Province, IranRocket trails visible over Netanya, Israel's coastal city north of Tel Aviv. Iran fires 4 missile salvos at Israel since midnight — significantly reduced from 12 overnight salvos on Day 8. Declining rate consistent with missile stock depletion analysis.
Israel / NetanyaTrump attends dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for six US Army Reserve soldiers killed in Kuwait by Iranian strike. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump says he expects more US troops to die in the war. 'I hate to do them, but it's a part of war, isn't it?'
Dover, Delaware / Air Force OneIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu releases recorded statement claiming Israel and US have gained almost complete control over Iran's skies. Vows many more targets and surprises prepared for next phase. Tells Iranians their freedom is getting nearer. IDF strikes ballistic missile production sites.
Tel AvivIsraeli and US strikes hit an oil storage facility in Tehran, triggering a massive fire. Pillars of flame visible across the city. First time a civilian industrial energy facility has been targeted in the war. IDF confirms bombing several Iranian fuel depots, claiming they served Iran's military. State media says the facility supplies the capital and northern provinces.
Tehran, IranIran fires at least 12 waves of ballistic missiles and drones at Israel since midnight, sustaining its overnight retaliatory campaign. IDF air defences active. Iran ignores Gulf ceasefire direction — retaliatory strikes against Israel continue uninterrupted despite Pezeshkian apology to Gulf neighbours.
Iran / IsraelIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivers the most politically aggressive Iranian statement of the war. Corrects Trump's framing of Pezeshkian's Gulf apology as surrender. Claims war has cost US $100 billion. States Trump's own National Intelligence Council (18 agencies) determined war on Iran is destined to fail. Calls conflict a war of choice by a small cabal of Israel Firsters — saying Israel First always means America Last.
TehranUAE President Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan makes first public comments since Iran struck UAE territory. Says UAE has thick skin and bitter flesh — we are no easy prey. Vows UAE will carry out its duty to its country and people. Statement signals UAE will not be pressured into neutrality.
Abu Dhabi, UAESpeaking at his Miami golf resort to Latin American leaders, Trump claims US strikes have destroyed 42 Iranian navy ships in three days. Praises Defense Secretary Hegseth. Frames campaign as a major military success.
Miami, Florida / GulfPezeshkian posts social media clarification stating Iran has not attacked friendly and neighbouring countries but targeted American military bases, installations, and facilities in the region. Reiterates Iran's right to self-defence. States Iran will resist to the death to defend its country.
TehranUK Ministry of Defence announces HMS Prince of Wales, one of Britain's two flagship aircraft carriers, has been placed on advanced preparedness ahead of possible deployment to the Middle East. UK has already deployed Typhoons, F-35s, air defence systems, and 400 additional personnel to Cyprus. British jets shooting down Iranian drones.
UK / Eastern MediterraneanIDF Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee renews evacuation order for all civilians south of the Litani river in southern Lebanon. States IDF is operating with great force in the area and anyone near Hezbollah positions is at risk.
Southern LebanonIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz broadcasts message to Lebanese President Aoun warning Lebanon will pay a very heavy price if Hezbollah attacks continue. Katz says Israel will protect civilians over Lebanon if forced to choose.
Tel Aviv / BeirutHezbollah issues evacuation warning to residents of Kiryat Shmona, a northern Israeli city near the Lebanese border, ordering them to head south immediately. Hezbollah did not specify planned action. Israel Defense Minister Katz warns Lebanon will pay a heavy price if attacks continue.
Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel / Lebanon borderTrump posts on Truth Social that Iran has surrendered to its Middle East neighbours and promises not to shoot at them — crediting US-Israeli attack. Vows Iran will be hit very hard today. Threatens areas and groups not considered for targeting until this moment, without elaborating. Calls Iran 'THE LOSER OF THE MIDDLE EAST'.
Washington DCThe USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) deployed to the eastern Mediterranean, becoming the third US nuclear aircraft carrier in the region alongside USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald R. Ford. The Nimitz-class carrier carries 90 strike aircraft. Three carrier strike groups represent an unprecedented US naval concentration in the Middle East.
Eastern MediterraneanIranian President Pezeshkian rejects Trump's demand for unconditional surrender, calling it a dream he should take to his grave. Iran apologising to Gulf neighbours does not constitute surrender — Iran will continue defending itself against US and Israeli strikes.
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