Iranian media reported launching new waves of missile strikes against Israel, claiming to deploy hypersonic weapons and suicide drones in what outlets described as the heaviest attacks yet. State media claimed Iranian rockets hit Tel Aviv and Haifa while reporting 45 women and children killed in Israeli strikes.
The escalation peaked when Israel struck Iran's state broadcasting headquarters during a live news broadcast, with explosion sounds audible on air as the anchor announced the attack in real-time. The strike followed Israeli Defense Minister warnings that state television would "soon disappear."
Parliament approved a new Economy Minister as Tehran authorities ordered evacuation of District 3. Iranian officials executed a convicted Mossad spy and unveiled a new suicide drone. President Pezeshkian warned of "more painful responses" if the US fails to restrain Israel, while Netanyahu suggested targeting Khamenei would end the conflict.