According to information from the White House, the key objectives of this "major military operation" include the destruction of Iran's missile arsenal, navy, and nuclear ambitions, as well as preventing the destabilization of the region by terrorist groups controlled by the Iranian regime.
In response, Tehran stated that its military potential has reached a level where the enemy will be forced to cease military actions, finding itself in a deadlock.
Israel has temporarily closed its diplomatic missions worldwide, while the USA has also suspended the operations of its embassies in several Middle Eastern countries.
According to a press release from the US Central Command, over 50,000 military personnel, 200 fighter jets, two aircraft carriers, and bombers are involved in the operation against Iran. In response to the attack, Iran launched over 500 ballistic missiles and 2000 drones.
Saudi Arabia confirmed the downing of nine drones that violated its airspace, as stated by the Kingdom's Ministry of Defense.
Iran also fired two ballistic missiles at Qatar, one of which hit the Al-Udeid base, but there were no casualties, according to information from the Emirate's Ministry of Defense.
Iran has destroyed 10 tankers and fully controls the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. As a result, dozens of tankers have accumulated on both sides of the strait.
This morning, the Israeli army reported the beginning of a new series of large-scale attacks on Iran. American B-2 bombers are also striking at IRGC targets in Iran, as reported by CBS.
The Israeli Hermes 900 drone was intercepted intact with its weaponry, as reported by the IRGC press service. The statement emphasizes that this drone was captured before completing its mission and is now under the control of Iranian military specialists.
The head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, stated that the agency has not found nuclear weapons in Iran, which Israel has accused the country of developing for many years. However, he added that the IAEA cannot guarantee the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program.
The agency expressed serious concern about significant stocks of uranium in Iran, enriched to nearly weapon-grade levels, as well as the refusal to grant inspectors full access to its facilities.
In this regard, previous IAEA reports indicated that as long as Iran does not cooperate in resolving unresolved issues, the agency will not be able to confirm the peaceful nature of its nuclear program. ```
