Concern is growing inside the Pentagon that the Iran conflict could spiral and drag on for weeks.

“The mood here is intense and paranoid,” one source said.

Officials worry prolonged fighting will further drain already limited U.S. air defense stockpiles.

“There is concern about this lasting more than a few days,” another said, noting it can take “two or three interceptors” to stop a single missile.

Rep. Adam Smith warned resources are “stretched thin,” adding:

“It’s not like we can say… we’re out of missile defense systems now so we’re going to pause.”

Source: WaPo

Over time, Iran’s leaders are likely to seek a deal with the United States and Israel to secure the regime’s survival.

This could mean restoring ties with Washington, reducing direct hostility toward Israel, and adopting a more pragmatic regional stance similar to Gulf states.

At home, the government might loosen some social restrictions and shift its focus to rebuilding the economy.

Source: The Atlantic, citing an Iranian regime source

NEW: The IDF said it carried out a targeted strike in Beirut a short while ago against a senior Hezbollah figure.

Iranian media report that Tehran’s Golestan Palace, a UNESCO-listed heritage site, has been damaged in U.S.–Israeli strikes.

Qatar Foreign Ministry:

Qatari fighter jets have downed drones and other projectiles.

Kremlin:

Russia is in constant contact with the Iranian leadership and is discussing the situation there.

BREAKING: Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson:

Iran has to pay a price for this blatant attack on our people.

An attack like this cannot be left without retaliation.

NEW: Iran’s envoy to the IAEA says the United States and Israel targeted the Natanz nuclear facilities.

Beirut.

BREAKING: Saudi state television reports that the Ras Tanura refinery near Dammam was temporarily closed following a drone attack.

The Defense Ministry said a fire was caused by debris from two intercepted drones.

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White House:

Trump spent the majority of his time monitoring the situation in a secure facility.

Reza Pahlavi:

My heart aches for the 3 American heroes killed and the 5 wounded by the regime.

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Iran’s IRGC says its latest missile attack targeted the Netanyahu’s office and the location of the Israeli Air Force commander in a “surprise” strike.

It claims Netanyahu's fate is “unclear” following the attack.

BREAKING: Iran fires missiles on Israel.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

I have instructed all ministers and heads of organizations and executive bodies to continue providing uninterrupted and coordinated services to the public, with full authority and special planning, until the end of the imposed war.

The government stands by the people.