Bandar Imam Khomeini

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone over the southwestern port city of Bandar Imam Khomeini. The drone's wreckage fell onto a residential property, but no deaths were reported. Authorities secured and neutralized the debris, though the drone’s type, origin, or target were not disclosed.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson stated the country is prepared to 'welcome' a US ground invasion as tit-for-tat attacks continue. US Central Command reported strikes on Iranian military sites for the ninth consecutive night, targeting command centers, air defenses, and missile launch sites. Iranian state media reported blasts in multiple cities, including one fatality southwest of Tabriz.

Explosions were reported in multiple Iranian cities including Bandar Mahshahr, Bandar Imam Khomeini, Chabahar, and Tabriz following Centcom's announcement of attacks against Iran for the ninth consecutive night. Iran's air defense systems were activated in Konarak, according to the Mehr news agency.