Iran claimed to have shot down a US C-130 aircraft and destroyed several 'flying objects' during a US operation to locate a stranded airman. Fires broke out at the Borouge Petrochemicals Factory in Abu Dhabi after debris fell following successful interceptions.
The Iranian official stated that the US 'target bank is inaccurate' and rejected Trump's threat to hit bridges, calling it 'laughable.' He warned that Iran has a 'big surprise' for the US and its regime, which may shift the timing of events in their favor.
Kuwait reported that two power and water desalination plants were hit by Iranian drones, causing significant material damage. A separate drone strike also damaged a government building in Kuwait City, but no deaths or injuries were reported.
Iran's central military command dismissed Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to agree to a peace deal, calling it a 'helpless, nervous, unbalanced, and stupid action.' The head of the joint military command vowed to strike all infrastructure used by US forces in the region, along with Israel's infrastructure, if attacks on Iran increase.
