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Infrastructure Bombing
US and Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes targeting civilian infrastructure across Iran after Trump's deadline expired.
“Israeli-American strikes hit a bridge near the Iranian city of Qom, south of Tehran”
The Pentagon and Israeli military confirmed hitting more than 200 power plants, dams, bridges and rail lines.
Multiple bridges near Qom, Kashan and Isfahan were leveled, killing at least two people.
The Guardian reported at least 1,016 killed and 4,289 wounded across Iran since the bombardment began.
The BBC described the bombardment as one of the most intense rounds of strikes since the war started.
Trump's threat to demolish Iran's infrastructure escalated the war from military to broad civilian assets.
Global Condemnation
France's Foreign Minister condemned strikes on civilian infrastructure as a violation of international law.
The EU warned such attacks were illegal and unacceptable.
The IAEA cautioned that strikes near Bushehr increased risk of a radiological disaster.
China and Russia vetoed a UN resolution to protect commercial shipping.
Global oil markets were thrown into turmoil.
Widening Economic Chaos
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all shipping.
“Trump warned that a whole civilization will die in Iran if the country does not heed his deadline”
Seventeen countries signed a non-binding statement of support for reopening the strait.
China ordered SOEs not to buy or transport Iranian oil or gas.
The OECD warned global growth was slowing due to a deepening energy crunch.
Major corporations began pulling out of the Middle East.
Humanitarian Toll
At least 18 hospitals across Iran were hit by bombing.
French health experts warned the healthcare system could become unworkable.
Nearly 90 hospitals interrupted operations due to damage or power cuts.
Netanyahu dismissed the hospital strikes as manufactured accusations.
Escalation Beyond Iran
The conflict spread beyond Iran as Iraqi militias stepped up attacks.
A US airstrike killed the second-in-command of Iraq's Badr Organization.
Israel struck facilities near Baghdad's airport and military headquarters.
Tensions within Iran erupted with protests in Kurdish and Baluchi regions.