Summary
On the 19th day of escalating military conflicts, Israel reportedly killed Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib in Tehran, among other senior figures. In response, Iran launched attacks on Israel and Gulf states, escalating tensions in the region. These events have led to ongoing military actions and evacuations in Lebanon and attacks in several Middle Eastern countries.
Key Facts
- Israel claims to have killed Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib in a targeted strike in Tehran.
- Khatib was the third senior Iranian figure killed by Israel in two days.
- Iran retaliated with attacks on Israel and several Gulf states, resulting in two deaths in central Israel.
- Israel bombed areas in Lebanon and issued evacuation orders for southern regions due to ongoing military operations.
- Iranian media reported strikes on its natural gas and oil industries on the Persian Gulf coast, blaming Israel.
- Israel targeted Hezbollah-linked sites in southern Lebanon.
- The U.S. conducted airstrikes on Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Donald Trump criticized NATO countries for not deploying forces to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.
