Iranians defiant even as relentless bombing leaves over 1,200 dead

• Dar phones Araghchi; Pezeshkian says some nations have begun mediation efforts• Markets tumble as Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’, says ‘waste of time’ to send ground troops• White House says operations could take ‘four to six weeks’; claims intel agencies ‘looking at potential leaders’• Gulf states, Azerbaijan reel from drone attacks, missile strikes• US media claims Russia supplying intelligence to Iran’s forces• Iran thanks Saudis for not letting airspace be used for offensive actions