Since Israel launched strikes on Iran last Friday, Iran has launched more than 400 missiles and hundreds of drones towards Israel, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.
The strikes have hit 40 sites across Israel, the office said, resulting in nearly 19,000 damage claims submitted to the tax authority.
So far, 24 people have been killed in Israel, more than 800 have been wounded, and over 3,800 people have been evacuated from their homes, the office said.
At least 224 people have been killed in Iran since Friday, according to Iranian authorities.
The following are the 05 latest updates on the ongoing conflict:
- Sixth day of conflict: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a warning at dawn on social media, telling Israel: “The battle begins.”
- Hours earlier, US President Donald Trump called the supreme leader an “easy target” and said that America’s “patience is wearing thin.” He also demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender.”
- Trump weighs options: Trump is growing increasingly warm to using US military assets to strike Iranian nuclear facilities and souring on the idea of a diplomatic solution to end the conflict, two officials told CNN. The hawkish posture represents a shift in Trump’s approach, though the sources said he remains open to a diplomatic solution if Iran makes concessions.
- On the ground: Air defences are repelling projectiles over Tehran after Israel’s air force said it was carrying out strikes on the Iranian capital.
- Israelis were also warned about incoming Iranian missiles, and explosions were heard in Tel Aviv. See photos of the escalating conflict’s impact. (CNN)