Iranian state media opened the day claiming over 200 Israeli casualties from missile strikes on Tel Aviv and Ashdod, marking what outlets described as the third day of full-scale war. Foreign Minister Araqchi defended Iran's attacks as "legitimate self-defense" while warning America to withdraw support for Israeli operations.
By midday, authorities declared Iran was operating under "war conditions," opening mosques and metro stations as civilian shelters. The Revolutionary Guard announced funeral arrangements for seven commanders killed in Saturday's Israeli strikes, though ceremonies were later cancelled citing security concerns.
The escalation continued with Iran launching a third wave of daylight missile strikes, while domestically reporting the arrest of Mossad agents and discovery of 200 kilograms of explosives. The day's most significant casualty was confirmed in the evening: Mohammad Kazemi, head of Revolutionary Guard intelligence, along with his deputies. Iranian outlets simultaneously reported Trump had vetoed Israeli plans to assassinate Khamenei during the current conflict.