Israel conducted air strikes targeting security forces in Iran on the fifth day of the US-Israeli assault, escalating the conflict as the death toll surpassed 1,000. The strikes hit Tehran, Qom, western Iran, and Isfahan province, damaging residential units. The attacks targeted buildings associated with the Basij and Iran’s internal security command. The International Atomic Energy Agency reported damage near the Isfahan nuclear site, but no risk of nuclear material release. Plans for a funeral ceremony for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were postponed due to logistical issues. Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes against Israel and US military bases, with some hitting military assets and civilian infrastructure. Senior Iranian officials are working to elect Khamenei’s successor, with Mojtaba Khamenei seen as a frontrunner. US President Donald Trump stated that Iranian leadership is in disarray, while the UN reported 100,000 people fleeing Tehran due to the conflict. Iran’s Foreign Minister criticized Trump for betraying diplomacy, and the US Senate voted against a resolution to curb Trump’s ability to wage war on Iran.
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