Early morning headlines focused on Lebanon distancing itself from the Israel-Iran confrontation that emerged from yesterday's nuclear strikes. Lebanese officials maintained communication between the army and Hezbollah while Middle East Airlines suspended flights to Beirut due to security concerns.
By mid-morning, Israeli military claimed killing nine Iranian nuclear scientists, with Iranian media confirming three deaths. Lebanon reopened its airspace after temporary closure, though flights to Iraq remained canceled. President Aoun convened security meetings while emphasizing readiness to maintain stability.
The afternoon brought Netanyahu's declaration that Israel would bomb "every site and every target of the ayatollah regime," followed by reports of Ali Shamkhani's death. Iran's president stated nuclear negotiations would cease if Israeli attacks continued.
Evening coverage showed Israeli jets targeting fuel tanks in western Tehran, with Defense Minister Katz declaring "Tehran is burning." Lebanon closed its airport from 2-6 AM as Iranian television promised "violent and destructive attacks" within hours.