15:38⇢NATO backs Israeli bombardment
⌨The newspapers report NATO and the US defend the legality of Israeli strikes on Iran, with NATO Secretary-General Rutte stating the attacks do not violate international law (Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica, La Stampa). Israeli forces conducted what they describe as their largest single attack on Tehran in daylight, dropping 100 bombs in two hours and targeting the Revolutionary Guards base, Evin prison, and Fordow nuclear facility (Sky TG24, ANSA, Corriere Della Sera). Prime Minister Meloni addressed Parliament calling for a Gaza ceasefire as the priority while suggesting Iran should seize opportunities for nuclear agreements (Adnkronos). The Financial Times investigation questions the whereabouts of Iran's enriched uranium following the bombardment, with casualty estimates reaching nearly 1,000 dead since raids began (Il Sole 24 Ore, ANSA). The US warns Iran may retaliate within two days as Putin condemns the strikes as "unjustified aggression" (Corriere Della Sera, La Stampa).