Iran ramped up its offensive, launching the 81st wave of Operation True Promise 4 while firmly rejecting U.S. claims of ongoing negotiations, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating no talks have taken place. Strikes targeted over 70 locations including Haifa, Dimona, Hadera and Tel Aviv, while U.S. bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait also came under fire. Iran claimed to have downed a U.S. F-18 jet, a claim denied by United States Central Command. With over 5,000 injured in Israel and threats escalating from Donald Trump’s administration, tensions continue to spiral.