On the fourth consecutive day of intense military conflict between Israel and Iran, violence escalated across multiple fronts with rising civilian casualties. According to Reuters, Israeli warplanes carried out targeted airstrikes early Monday on over 20 locations inside Iran, including missile sites and IRGC Quds Force facilities in Tehran. The Israeli military also claimed to have established air superiority over Tehran and is focusing on “eliminating nuclear and missile threats.” Explosions were reported in key Iranian cities such as Qom, Isfahan, and Kermanshah, with multiple Iranian officials, including high-ranking IRGC members, reportedly killed.
Meanwhile, Iran launched another wave of missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory, with Sky News and Al Arabiya confirming strikes on Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem. Iranian missiles reportedly hit critical infrastructure, including an ammonia plant, an air base near Tel Aviv, and power stations, sparking major fires and blackouts. According to the Israeli health ministry, at least 24 people have been killed and over 600 injured since the conflict began.
Iran’s Ministry of Health announced the national toll has risen to 224 deaths and 1,277 hospitalizations. Panic is spreading across the country, particularly in Tehran, where long queues at gas stations and traffic congestion on northern exits suggest widespread fear of further Israeli strikes. The regime has restricted internet access, citing cyber defense measures, and resumed night patrols and checkpoints nationwide.
In Tehran, Iranian media confirmed Israeli attacks on government buildings, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where several staff were injured. Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh accused Israel of war crimes, reiterating that Iran’s military actions are “legitimate self-defense under international law.” However, the regime’s President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of “painful retaliation” if the U.S. does not restrain Israel. Simultaneously, Iranian officials expressed reluctance to engage in ceasefire talks while under direct assault.
According to a report by CNN, the Israeli military confirmed that it had carried out an airstrike targeting the studio of IRINN, Iran’s state-run news channel, which is part of the broader Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the facility was being used by the Iranian Armed Forces for military purposes while operating under a civilian cover.
U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking alongside Canada’s prime minister, claimed Iran is seeking negotiations “too late,” and must act swiftly “before it’s too late.” He has not endorsed the G7 statement on the conflict. Meanwhile, the U.S. has deployed the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier to the region and rerouted aerial refueling tankers to Europe, signaling readiness amid growing tension.
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk told Reuters the escalating conflict is “deeply concerning” and urged restraint. IAEA Director Rafael Grossi confirmed that while the Natanz enrichment site was not further damaged since Friday, four other nuclear facilities in Isfahan were hit.
The Swiss embassy in Tehran, according to Reuters, announced temporary closure, while several Gulf countries have been urged by Iran to pressure the U.S. into restraining Israel. Inside Israel, missile sirens continued to sound across the north and central regions, while Israeli authorities ordered citizens to remain in shelters.
Despite global concern, Reuters quoted Israeli military sources confirming continued attacks on Iranian targets, while Iran’s leaders warned of “greater responses” unless Israel halts its aggression.