Trump's envoy Witkoff still wants to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi on Sunday, but the Iranians have confirmed their unwillingness.

Source: Axios

Trump and his aides were only pretending to oppose an Israeli attack in public — and didn't express opposition in private.

The goal was to convince Iran that no attack was imminent and make sure Iranians on Israel's target list wouldn't move to new locations.

Netanyahu's aides even told reporters that Trump tried to stop an Israeli strike in a Monday call, but officials now say the call was about coordinating the attack.

Source: Axios, citing Israeli officials

Correction: Reuters did NOT report this.

Iran has not officially withdrawn from talks with the U.S.

Multiple secondary fires after Israeli jets reportedly hit a missile site in Tabriz.

IRGC Animation Force has been activated.

Iran says it'll continue nuclear activities after Israel strikes.

Iranian Air Force F-4 Phantom II fighter jet somewhere over the northeast of the country.

Israeli authorities close the gates leading to Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied Jerusalem, coinciding with the aggression on Iran.

Reminder:

Following the massacre carried out by Baruch Goldstein in 1994, the Ibrahim Mosque was closed under the pretext of temporary security measures, and half of the mosque was later converted into a synagogue.

Israeli drone observed over Tabriz, Iran.

Israel is rapidly gaining air superiority over Iran.

Trump to CNN:

We supported Israel like no one has ever supported it before.

NEW: Air raid sirens sound in Metulla, Kiryat Shmona, and surrounding areas in northern Israel.

Source: Israeli Channel 12

Trump to CNN:

The United States clearly supports Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister's Office:

Netanyahu held talks with leaders including Merz, Macron, and Modi.

He is also expected to speak with Trump, Putin, and Starmer.

Trump to WSJ:

The United States was aware of Israel's plans to attack Iran.

I spoke with Netanyahu yesterday and will speak with him again today.

The Israeli strike on Iran was planned for years.

Source: NYT, citing Israeli officials

Trump on the Israeli attacks on Iran:

I think ultimately, it would be great for the market because Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. It will be great for the market—should be the greatest thing ever for the market.

Source: WSJ

Turkish Nationalist Politician Devlet Bahceli:

The Israeli attack on Iran is a message directed at Türkiye.

The ultimate target is Türkiye.

Our country is being surrounded by fire.

Israeli Army officials to the Israeli Army Radio:

If Iran launches an attack, we have additional targets.

We have started with a strong step, but it is just the beginning.

IDF Spokesperson:

The Israeli military continues to strike in Iran. We will continue to act until the objectives of the operation have been achieved.

We must brace for a lengthy operation.