US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman in Washington, DC, to discuss key issues affecting US-Saudi relations and shared interests.
According to the Saudi Defense Ministry, Salman arrived in Washington for official talks. Before the meeting, the two officials posed for the media before proceeding to closed-door discussions at the State Department.
Israel launched airstrikes on critical locations across Iran, including the Natanz nuclear facility and military targets in Tehran, Tabriz, Kermanshah, Khuzestan, Ilam, and Isfahan. The attacks reportedly killed Iranian Chief of Staff Mohammad Baqeri, IRGC Commander Hossein Salami, and six nuclear scientists.
Iranian media confirmed hits on multiple military bases and radar centers, with civilian casualties also reported. East Azerbaijan officials stated that three military sites were struck, leaving two dead and six injured.
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