LIVE: Explosions rock Tehran+++Iranian retaliation imminent+++World on edge+++Pentagon confirms multi-wave aerial operation+++Oil prices surge 15% in overnight trading+++
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Iran News Today: Live Updates on US-Iran Military Conflict
Breaking coverage of Operation Shield of Judah — US and Israeli strikes target nuclear facilities, military installations, and government buildings across Iran.
Three coordinated strike waves have concluded targeting nuclear enrichment facilities, IRGC command centers, and integrated air defense systems across Iran.
Military
03:15 AM EST
Iran Launches Retaliatory Ballistic Missile Barrage Toward Israel
Iran's IRGC fires approximately 180 ballistic missiles toward Israel. Arrow 3 and David's Sling systems engage incoming threats. Results pending confirmation.
Military
02:30 AM EST
30,000-lb Bunker Busters Hit Fordow Underground Facility
B-2 stealth bombers deploy GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators against Fordow, buried 260 feet inside a mountain near Qom. Damage assessment underway.
Diplomatic
04:30 AM EST
UN Security Council Convenes Emergency Session
Secretary-General calls for immediate ceasefire. Russia and China condemn strikes as "illegal aggression." UK, France offer cautious support for "preemptive self-defense."
Diplomatic
03:45 AM EST
Trump: "We Are Ending This Nuclear Threat Once and For All"
President Trump addresses the nation from the Oval Office, confirming Operation Shield of Judah and stating "major combat operations are underway."
Global oil markets react with overnight surge. Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes on high alert. Energy analysts warn of prolonged supply disruption.
Economic
05:30 AM EST
Asian Markets Tumble — Nikkei Down 4.2%, Shanghai Composite Falls 3.8%
Global stock futures plunge as investors flee to safe-haven assets. Gold surges to record $2,850/oz. US futures indicate Dow opening down 600+ points.
Civilian
04:15 AM EST
Tehran Hospitals Report Civilian Casualties Near Military Installations
Iranian state media reports casualties from strikes near IRGC facilities in eastern Tehran. Exact numbers unverified. Red Crescent mobilizes emergency response teams.
Civilian
05:00 AM EST
Air-Raid Sirens Sound Across Central Israel
Israeli civilians ordered to shelters as Iran retaliatory missiles approach. Iron Dome and Arrow systems activated across the country. Ben Gurion airport closed.
Military
01:45 AM EST
Cruise Missiles Strike Tehran IRGC Command Centers
Over 100 Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from USS Eisenhower carrier strike group hit IRGC Quds Force headquarters and Aerospace Force command center in Tehran.
Military
01:32 AM EST
First Wave: Natanz Nuclear Enrichment Facility Hit
Israeli F-35I Adir jets strike Iran's primary uranium enrichment facility at Natanz, destroying above-ground centrifuge halls and damaging underground cascades.
Diplomatic
06:00 AM EST
NATO Convenes Emergency Article 4 Consultations
European allies call emergency NATO session. Germany and France urge restraint. Turkey closes airspace to military overflights. Gulf states remain publicly silent.