The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly used Khaibar Shekan missiles equipped with cluster munitions during the attacks. Reports indicate that live cameras showing Tel Aviv’s airspace were redirected toward city streets to prevent the incoming missiles from being visible. Russian media noted that air raid sirens in Tel Aviv were not activated at the time.
US Central Command Admiral Brad Cooper briefed that the conflict has entered its sixth day. He stated that US forces targeted over 200 sites in Iran in the past 72 hours and claimed that Iranian drones destroyed a US naval vessel, while more than 30 Iranian naval ships were neutralized.
President Donald Trump voiced support for potential Iranian Kurdish operations against Iran, calling them “great” if undertaken. He also commented on Iran’s leadership succession, noting that Mojtaba Khamenei is unlikely to become the next leader.
Despite the ongoing military escalation, oil prices have not spiked significantly, and the Strait of Hormuz remains open. Trump emphasized that US operations are proceeding according to plan, that there is no set timeline for further action, and that the US has ample weapons and ammunition stockpiles, making the Defense Production Act unnecessary at this stage.
