Following widespread military strikes across Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the targeted killings of Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani. Netanyahu stated the assassinations aim to weaken the Islamic Republic and empower the Iranian people.
Following expansive airstrikes across Iran, the IDF announced the killing of Basij Commander Gholamreza Soleimani in Tehran. Meanwhile, the Iranian military launched drone strikes against Israeli defense firm Rafael in retaliation.