Israeli strikes confirmed hitting Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility, destroying a centrifuge production workshop according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. The attack marked a significant escalation in targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure, with Israel claiming to have killed three Revolutionary Guard commanders including Saeed Izadi, who allegedly financed Hamas before October 7th.
Tehran threatened "even more devastating" retaliation as the conflict entered its ninth day, while launching a major drone swarm against Israeli territory by evening. The United States responded by deploying B-2 stealth bombers toward the Pacific, moving closer to potential intervention despite Republican divisions over American involvement.
Macron attempted diplomatic intervention, promising European acceleration of nuclear negotiations following a phone call with Iran's president, though Tehran maintained it would not resume talks until Israeli attacks ceased.
France experienced record-breaking heat on summer's first day, with temperatures reaching 39.5°C and creating what authorities called the country's fiftieth recorded heat wave since 1947.