Russian outlets reported Trump's sharp pivot from yesterday's mediation openness to demanding Iran's "unconditional surrender" while threatening US military intervention. The President abandoned the G7 summit citing "more serious goals," warning America might enter the Iran war while abandoning Ukraine support.
Iran escalated with claims of striking Mossad headquarters using "untrackable" rockets, while Israel announced eliminating Iran's new General Staff chief. Iranian media asserted Tel Aviv was "paralyzed" as explosions rocked western Tehran by evening. The IAEA confirmed destruction of uranium enrichment centrifuges at Iran's main nuclear facility.
Russia positioned itself diplomatically, calling for restraint while revealing 147 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight. Moscow's coordinated strikes on Kyiv killed 14 civilians, reportedly targeting American air defense systems. Defense Minister Shoigu met Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang, with North Korea pledging 1,000 sappers for Russian territory demining. A Russian court seized Domodedovo Airport for the state.