05:28⇢Iran Strikes Back With Drones
⌨The newspapers report on a major escalation in the Middle East as Israel launches extensive airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets, with Iran retaliating using drones (AD.nl, NRC, Het Parool, Reformatorisch Dagblad, Trouw, de Volkskrant). Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu specifically targeted nuclear scientists and facilities developing ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons, with reports confirming the death of a Revolutionary Guard leader. This marks a significant intensification from previous coverage, with Iran now actively responding to the Israeli strikes. Domestically, Dutch business media covers the collapse of Zeeland-based music retailer Bax Music after 22 years, citing massive debt, shareholder disputes, and family conflicts that ended what was once considered an entrepreneurial success story (Het Financieele Dagblad).