Daily brief
Israel launched simultaneous air strikes on the Iranian capital, Tehran, and the Lebanese capital, Beirut, marking a significant widening of the regional conflict. The Israeli military stated it was attacking both cities at the same time, with reports of targets including an airport in Tehran. Exchanges of fire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon have intensified, drawing Lebanon deeper into the fighting.
The United States and Israel have expanded their military strikes against Iran, with the conflict now in its fifth day. Israeli forces reported destroying an Iranian communications center, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the war with Iran would not be 'endless'.
The death toll from US-Israeli attacks in Iran has risen to 787, according to Iranian officials, who also accused Israel of attacking hospitals in Tehran (ongoing coverage).
The US has warned its citizens to urgently leave almost all Middle Eastern countries, including Israel, amid the escalating regional conflict.
Oil prices soared and global shares slid as the conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran widened.