Internal communications of the regime in Tehran showed anger at the failure of aerial defenses to thwart the attacks; officials warned that a strike on water or energy infrastructure could result in protests against the regime 

Iran launches fifth missile barrage targeting Israel as strikes escalate; air defenses intercept incoming fire, with US support reported; explosions reported across Tehran, Isfahan and other cities amid growing fears of prolonged fighting

Tehran warns citizens to monitor covered vehicles, issues detailed reporting guidelines and makes arrests in response to a covert Mossad operation, as officials work to prevent further security breaches

Blinder, a nursing assistant in her 60s, killed alongside Israel Aloni, 73, in Iran’s missile attack on central Israel; over 200 injured nationwide in nighttime assault

Israel's UN envoy, Danny Danon, says Israel did not act recklessly and that Iran was taking steps toward building a nuclear arsenal; Danon criticized members of the UN Security Council for failing to act and rein in Tehran

Direct hit between two houses on a residential street causes massive damage; several vehicles were completely destroyed and alongside Aloni, a woman was also killed; at least 20 others were injured

Israel avoided striking Iran’s heavily fortified Fordo nuclear site, reportedly due to fears of triggering radiological incident; decision highlights growing concerns over environmental fallout as Operation Rising Lion targets Iran’s nuclear infrastructure