Trump announced successful strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, including the Fordow enrichment site, which he declared "finished." Netanyahu thanked Trump for the "bold decision" that would "change history," claiming his promise to destroy Iran's nuclear program was fulfilled. Iran responded with scattered missile launches toward Israel and warned of "permanent consequences," while denying radiation contamination from the strikes.
Lebanese officials intensified neutrality appeals as regional alignment pressures reached Beirut. President Aoun declared Lebanon "unwilling to pay more" after costly regional wars, while Prime Minister Salam urged avoiding entanglement in the confrontation. Reports emerged of high-level Iranian figures planning Khamenei's removal following the nuclear strikes.
A suicide bomber killed 20 people at a Damascus church, prompting Lebanese condemnation. Congress accused Trump of constitutional violations over the Iran strikes. By evening, Lebanon mobilized diplomatic efforts to avoid regional spillover as Iran reportedly threatened closing the Strait of Hormuz.