Israeli forces launched comprehensive strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities shortly after midnight, targeting installations in Tehran and killing key military commanders including the Revolutionary Guards chief. Netanyahu declared a 14-day military campaign while Iran retaliated with hundreds of ballistic missiles against Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, injuring over 60 people and killing one woman.
The escalation followed yesterday's Air India crash investigation developments, as Trump had previously discouraged Israeli action despite diplomatic evacuations. By evening, Israeli jets struck Khamenei's residential compound while Iran claimed downing two Israeli aircraft and capturing a pilot.
Italian authorities arrested the suspected Villa Pamphili killer in Greece, resolving the murder case that emerged during previous days' coverage. The conflict prompted emergency government meetings as markets responded with surging oil and gold prices.