[US-Israel, Iran War Day #28] Heavy Explosions in Tehran and Other Cities Early Friday

In Brief…

• Germany’s foreign minister said on Friday that the United States and Iran may hold direct talks in Pakistan soon following indirect contacts.
• Air strikes hit multiple areas of Tehran and Isfahan early Friday, with explosions reported across the capital and nearby towns. The Israeli military announced a new wave of attacks targeting the Islamic Republic, as witnesses described the blasts as widespread and intense.
• President Trump said on Thursday that Iranian negotiators were “begging” for a deal while publicly saying they were only “looking at” a US proposal, warning they “better get serious soon” or “there is NO TURNING BACK, and it won’t be pretty.”
• Israel’s defence minister said IRGC navy commander Alireza Tangsiri was killed in a strike, warning the IDF would continue targeting Iranian commanders.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
Check back for updates.

[UPDATE] Witkoff says US likely to meet Iran this week, expects Tehran’s response