On the eleventh day of the Iran-Israel conflict, attention has shifted globally following the U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Despite ongoing exchanges of missiles and drones between the two sides, the spotlight is now on the diplomatic rifts, economic turbulence, and evolving security responses. A divided emergency session was held by the United Nations, even as Iranian and Israeli military operations persist across various fronts.
IRAN
➤ Missile Launches Toward Israel
• Iranian forces launched a new wave of 27 missiles toward Israel early Sunday, with reports confirming that some of these struck populated areas, including Tel Aviv, Haifa, Ness Ziona, and Rishon LeZion.
• The strikes followed the previous day’s U.S. air assault on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
➤ Strikes Inside Iran
• Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple regions, including:
o Tehran Province: Air defenses activated in multiple sectors
o Yazd: Two military facilities bombed, nine fatalities reported
o Kermanshah and Hamadan: Radar and satellite systems attacked
o Parchin: According to regime-affiliated media (Nour News), a military-industrial complex in southeast Tehran was bombed
• Explosion reports and active air defense observed in Tehran, Tabriz, Yazd, Hashtgerd, and other cities.• A regime official claimed that over 200 locations in Tehran province have been targeted during the past ten days.
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➤ Regime Response and Messaging
• Senior regime officials stated that the presence of U.S. bases and forces in the region is no longer tolerable.
• They warned that any country cooperating with U.S. strikes may be considered a legitimate military target.
• Others emphasized that Iran retains its technical capability and enriched materials, and that despite attacks, the country’s nuclear ambitions remain operational.
➤ U.S. Satellite Damage Claims
• U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated via Truth Social that “monumental damage” was inflicted on Iran’s nuclear sites.
• He claimed that the deep underground structures were hit and referred to the operation as a “bullseye.”
• Trump questioned why “regime change” would be inappropriate if the Iranian government could not “make Iran great again.”
ISRAEL
➤ Missile Strikes and Alerts
• Israeli military announced that air raid sirens were activated across central Israel due to incoming missiles launched from Iran.
• According to the army, the alerts were lifted after a short time, allowing civilians to exit shelters.
• Iranian missile fire during the previous 24 hours included at least 27 ballistic missiles in two waves, targeting Tel Aviv, Haifa, Ness Ziona, and Rishon LeZion.
• Several buildings in Tel Aviv were damaged. Reports indicate additional damage in the northern and central regions.
➤ Military Operations Inside Iran
• Israeli forces confirmed the dispatch of 20 fighter jets conducting what it termed “intelligence-based operations” in the Tehran, Kermanshah, and Hamadan regions.
• Targets reportedly included missile storage facilities, launch platforms, radar and satellite installations, and a surface-to-air missile system near Tehran.
• Following these attacks, explosions and activation of air defense systems were reported in several cities, including Tehran, Tabriz, Yazd, and Hashtgerd.
➤ Confirmed Casualties
• According to Iranian state-linked media (Tasnim), seven IRGC members and two conscripts were killed during Israeli strikes on two military sites in Yazd.
➤ Official Israeli Statements
• The Israeli prime minister stated that the country is nearing completion of its objective to eliminate Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.
• He also said that Israel does not intend to enter a prolonged war but that the current military operation will not end prematurely.
Field Reports & Developments
➤ UN Security Council Emergency Meeting – No Resolution
• The session was held Sunday evening at Iran’s request.
• The UN Secretary-General warned that the region cannot withstand another cycle of destruction and called for de-escalation.
• The Director General of the IAEA said that nuclear sites must not be targeted and confirmed that the agency is currently unable to assess the full extent of the damage at Fordow.
• The Russian delegate condemned the U.S. strike as illegal and unilateral.
• The U.S. representative stated that the operation was aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities, protecting Israel, and exercising the U.S. right to self-defense under the UN Charter.
• The Iranian ambassador accused the U.S. of once again placing Israeli interests ahead of its own security and denounced the UN and IAEA for inaction.
• The Israeli ambassador praised the U.S. attack and said Iran had never seriously pursued negotiations.
➤ Australia Supports U.S. Strike
• The Australian Prime Minister publicly supported the U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.
• Speaking in Canberra alongside the foreign minister, he called for all parties to return to diplomacy, while warning Iran against further actions that would destabilize the region.
➤ Security Inside the U.S.
• ABC News: Senior FBI and DHS officials briefed hundreds of U.S. state and local security leaders following the attack.
• No direct threat to U.S. territory was identified at this time.
➤ Regional Positioning
• A senior official from Yemen’s Houthi forces stated that their response would depend on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s next move.
• Syrian media reported that the government expelled Talal Naji, a Palestinian militant leader allied with Iran, from Syrian territory.
• The expulsion is seen as a distancing move by Syria after U.S. involvement in the conflict.
Global Economic Impact
- Following the U.S. strike, oil prices rose sharply in early Monday trading in Asian markets:
o Brent crude surged to $81.40/barrel before stabilizing at $78.89
o WTI crude hit $78.40, later settling at $75.71
• Analysts note this is the highest price level since January 2025, and volatility is expected to continue as long as military actions affect Persian Gulf security.
