The conflict has caused international concern. G7 leaders met in the Canadian Rockies with the Iran-Israel crisis as a priority. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the importance of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, ensuring Israel's security, and avoiding further escalation of the conflict.
United States President Donald Trump, departing for the summit, stated: "I hope there's an agreement. Sometimes, they have to fight first." He also denied that the United States participated directly in the attacks against Iran, although two officials confirmed that the United States military helped intercept Iranian missiles aimed at Israel.
During the early hours of Monday, Iran launched a series of ballistic missile and drone attacks against the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa, in response to Israeli bombings that destroyed Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure days earlier.
The offensive left at least eight dead in Israel and caused material damage, including at a United States embassy building in Tel Aviv. Although most of the 65 missiles were intercepted, some struck densely populated areas, raising the total number of Israeli deaths to 24 since Friday, according to the spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
The United States embassy sustained minor damage due to shock waves, although no injuries were reported among diplomatic staff. However, the shelter-in-place order and office closures remained in effect. The attack also left 287 people injured, most with minor injuries, according to Israel's Ministry of Health.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Tehran "will pay the price and soon," although he assured that the objective is not to harm Iranian civilians. He added that Tehran residents could be forced to evacuate areas housing military infrastructure.
The Israeli Air Force has already resumed attacks against command centers of the Revolutionary Guard and the Iranian army, while rescue teams continue working in the affected areas in Haifa and Tel Aviv.
One of the hardest-hit areas was the Shuk HaCarmel market in Tel Aviv, normally crowded with residents and tourists. Several residential buildings were destroyed, and a witness reported that the shelter near his home was partially destroyed by the blast wave. Impacts were also reported at a school in Bnei Brak and a residential street in Petah Tikva.
Iran, meanwhile, stated that its attack used an unprecedented tactic to confuse Israeli defense systems, such as the "Iron Dome." According to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, the offensive achieved "maximum impact" despite Western support for Israel. Iranian authorities reported that Israeli bombings have left at least 224 dead in Iran.
El ministro de Defensa de Israel advirtió una dura respuesta a Irán por apuntar contra civiles
Additionally, according to Reuters, Trump reportedly vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran's supreme leader,Ali Khamenei, although Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to confirm or deny that information.
De acuerdo a Reuters, el presidente Trump habría vetado un proyecto para asesinar a Khamenei
In the economic sphere, the price of Brent crude oil rose by 1% amid fears of a possible supply disruption, while stock and currency markets in Asia reacted with relative calm.
Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated before Parliament that Iran doesn't seek to develop nuclear weapons, although he will defend its right to nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
El presidente iraní señaló que defenderá su programa nuclear The nuclear negotiations scheduled between Iran and the United States, planned for the previous Sunday, were canceled after the Israeli attacks, further complicating the diplomatic outlook.
