Overview
- Pentagon officials described the coordinated campaign as Operation Epic Fury, striking Iranian leadership nodes, missile sites and nuclear‑related facilities.
- Iran fired missiles and drones toward Israel and U.S. positions across the region, with Israeli defenses reporting interceptions over northern cities including Haifa.
- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the action as unprovoked and said Iran’s forces are prepared to teach the aggressors a lesson.
- Araghchi warned that countries allowing their territory to be used for attacks would be treated as legitimate targets.
- Iranian state media reported explosions in multiple cities and alleged civilian casualties, including an unverified claim of a school strike, as President Trump called the operations major combat and urged Iranians to take over their government.