Overview
- Iran launched around 200 missiles at Israel overnight, with Iron Dome interceptors stopping many but several warheads striking populated areas
- At least three civilians died in the barrage, including a 73-year-old man reporting shelter at a hotel in the Sea of Galilee
- Israel responded with airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites, targeting senior commanders and pledging to eliminate Tehran’s threat
- All Israeli airports have been shut down indefinitely, leaving travelers and foreign correspondents stranded
- The Trump administration coordinated closely with Israeli officials, having pre-planned for Iranian retaliation and issuing a united message of support