Internal communications of the regime in Tehran showed anger at the failure of aerial defenses to thwart the attacks; officials warned that a strike on water or energy infrastructure could result in protests against the regime 

Direct hit between two houses on a residential street causes massive damage; several vehicles were completely destroyed and alongside Aloni, a woman was also killed; at least 20 others were injured

Israel avoided striking Iran’s heavily fortified Fordo nuclear site, reportedly due to fears of triggering radiological incident; decision highlights growing concerns over environmental fallout as Operation Rising Lion targets Iran’s nuclear infrastructure

Tehran warns citizens to monitor covered vehicles, issues detailed reporting guidelines and makes arrests in response to a covert Mossad operation, as officials work to prevent further security breaches

Iran launches fifth missile barrage targeting Israel as strikes escalate; air defenses intercept incoming fire, with US support reported; explosions reported across Tehran, Isfahan and other cities amid growing fears of prolonged fighting

Tehran foreign ministry spokesperson says Israel succeeded in influencing the diplomatic process and its attack on Iran could not have occurred without American permission

Military says scientists were central to Iran’s efforts to develop a nuclear weapon and had decades of accumulated expertise