PV Sindhu is stranded at Dubai airport after airspace closures followed military strikes on Iran. Several Indian athletes have been affected by widespread flight cancellations across the region.

The Israeli military identified a missile barrage launched from Iran and activated defensive systems. Residents in affected areas were instructed to enter protected spaces and follow official safety directives.

Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has reportedly moved to take charge during wartime, according to the Iranian Students' News Agency. The report did not clarify President Masoud Pezeshkian's status, as security forces blocked roads near his offices.

United States Ambassador Mike Waltz defended the joint United States and Israel military operation against Iran during an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. He said the action was necessary to counter Iran’s missile capabilities, proxy networks, and nuclear ambitions.

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations said Israel acted with the United States to stop what he called an existential threat from Iran. He described the move as necessary after diplomacy failed and said it targeted Iran's regime, not its people.

Iran's envoy to the United Nations accused Israel and the United States of targeting civilians and infrastructure in ongoing strikes. He described the attacks as war crimes and crimes against humanity, citing hundreds of casualties.

President Donald Trump claimed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint United States and Israeli airstrikes. He described the development as a major turning point and a historic opportunity for the Iranian people.

Reza Pahlavi said the reported death of Iran’s supreme leader signals the imminent end of the Islamic Republic. He predicted any attempt to appoint a successor would fail and called the moment a turning point for Iran.

The United States told the Security Council that its strikes on Iran are aimed at crippling missile and naval capabilities and preventing a nuclear weapon. The envoy said the mission does not include regime change but stressed that strong action is necessary to counter ongoing aggression.

The United Arab Emirates said most of the 137 missiles and 209 drones launched by Iran were intercepted or destroyed. The government pledged to remain on high alert to protect national security and public safety.

Iran's security council chief warned that Israel and the United States will 'regret their actions' after claims that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in joint strikes. The statement signals a sharp escalation in tensions.

After joint strikes on Iran, President Trump urged Iranians to overthrow their government, calling it a historic opportunity. Intelligence officials and lawmakers warned that regime change would be difficult and that the current leadership or security forces could retain control.