Israel currently controls the skies, but a hypersonic missile strike killed at least nine people in Beamesh. Regional attacks have also targeted the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, with significant damage reported to a Saudi oil refinery.

Netanyahu and Trump sent conflicting signals about whether Iranians should take to the streets. Trump advised caution and safety while authorities work to weaken the regime, whereas Netanyahu encouraged street participation.

Israel is targeting IRGC bases on the Iran-Iraq border to weaken regime symbols and infrastructure. This military strategy aims to open pathways for Kurdish forces from Iraq's autonomous region to potentially invade Iran with armored vehicles and tanks against the regime.