Escalation in the conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel on day 12

On the 12th day of the conflict, hostilities intensified as the US and Israel launched a significant wave of joint strikes against targets in Iran, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth describing it as the most intense day of operations. The military campaign reportedly targeted 5,000 locations within Iran, while Israeli forces simultaneously conducted air raids in southern Beirut against Hezbollah infrastructure. In response, Iran carried out ballistic missile and drone attacks, which reached Israel and multiple Gulf states including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. The Revolutionary Guards threatened to block all oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz if the strikes continue, creating significant concern for global energy markets. A US diplomatic facility in Iraq was also struck by an Iranian drone. Meanwhile, Mojtaba Khamenei has been named the new leader of Iran. While US President Donald Trump stated that military objectives are ahead of schedule, Iranian officials insisted they retain control over the conflict's conclusion. Reports from Tehran indicate severe damage to residential areas and civilian casualties, contrasting with Pentagon claims of a 90% reduction in Iranian missile launch capabilities.