9th day of war: Israel strikes nuclear facility in Isfahan

The attacks between Iran and Israel continue into their 9th day. Israel struck a nuclear facility in Isfahan early in the morning, while Iran launched missiles at Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba throughout the night.

The war between Israel and Iran, which began nine days ago, is ongoing with reciprocal attacks. Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that the Israeli military struck a nuclear facility in Isfahan. According to statements from local officials, there has been no nuclear leakage.

According to the Israeli Ministry of Defense, military infrastructure in western and central Iran was targeted. In retaliation, Iran launched ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv during the night. Sirens wailed through the night, not only in the capital, Tel Aviv, but also in the cities of Haifa and Beersheba. Israeli media reported that Iran launched 25 missiles in its retaliatory attacks, six of which landed in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba.

Senior Revolutionary Guards commander killed

The Israeli military also announced that Emimpour Judaki, commander of the Second Drone Brigade of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Air Force, was killed.

The statement noted that missile launch centers and ramps located in western Iran were targeted, and that missile storage and launch sites in central Iran were also hit by warplanes.

Israel targets a building in Qom

Iranian state television reported an attack on an apartment building in the city of Qom, south of Tehran, calling it a "terrorist attack." According to local Iranian officials, the top floor of a four-story apartment building in the Salariyeh district of Qom was targeted. A 16-year-old boy was reported to have been killed in the attack.

Trump: I’m giving Iran two weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump’s indecisive stance on the conflict continues. In a statement yesterday, Trump said, "Maybe there won’t be a need for intervention." He noted that Israel is difficult to restrain and has gained the upper hand within nine days. Trump reiterated the “two-week” deadline he gave Iran, saying, “Two weeks should be enough time for the Iranians to come to their senses. We’ll see what they do.”