13:37⇢Israel Strikes Iran's Prison and Secret Police
⌨The newspapers report on Israel's unprecedented direct strikes on Iran's key security apparatus in Tehran, marking a tactical shift from infrastructure to state institutions. Israel targeted Evin Prison's administrative section, Basij headquarters, IRGC internal security units, and intelligence facilities, with Defense Minister stating attacks now focus on "repressive state institutions in the heart of Tehran" (BBC Persian, VOA Persian). The strikes caused power outages across parts of Tehran and reportedly hit the Fordow nuclear facility again (BBC Persian, Radio Farda). Iran responded with its twenty-first missile wave, launching new multi-warhead Kheibar ballistic missiles targeting Israeli military command centers in the north (Tasnim News, Tehran Times). Opposition figure Reza Pahlavi held a Paris press conference advocating for a secular, democratic Iran as the only path to peace (Kayhan London). Iranian analyst Ali Motahari suggested China's concern about Persian Gulf instability might prompt Chinese intervention, while noting Iran could leverage advantages in negotiations (Khabar Online).