Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon intensified, with reports of attacks on Beirut and the killing of a Hamas military leader in Tripoli. Abbas Araqchi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, visited Syria to discuss potential ceasefire initiatives for Lebanon and Gaza. Tensions escalated as Israel reportedly prepared for a "large and significant" strike against Iran, while Netanyahu asserted Israel's "right and duty" to respond to Iran's missile attack. The situation in Lebanon worsened, with UN reports of 200,000 people fleeing to Syria. Iranian officials, including Araqchi, warned of stronger responses to any Israeli aggression. Domestically, Iran focused on technological advancements, announcing plans to launch new satellites and expand fiber-optic coverage to 20 million households by year-end.