1. The Israel military said on Friday that it has struck dozens of military targets across Iran, including nuclear facilities central to Tehran’s uranium enrichment program. Iran launched more than 100 drones towards Israel, escalating a dangerous new phase of a long simmering conflict.
2. US President Donald Trump has reiterated his warning to Iran to make a nuclear deal. Trump strongly urged the country to make concessions on its nuclear development by warning, “No more death, no more destruction, JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.”
3. Japanese shipping companies are mapping out possible responses to Israel’s attacks on Iran on Friday. Japan relies on the Middle East for over 90 percent of its crude oil imports.