Iran International sources report a series of attacks targeting key centers and command structures of the Basij organization, resulting in the deaths of approximately 300 Basij commanders and field officials.
Iranians who sought assistance from former U.S. President Donald Trump after the Dey 1404 (December 2021) protest massacre say they have not lost hope despite political changes and recent developments. Farshad Matouji, a member of the editorial board of Iran International, discusses this ongoing sentiment in an article titled "Payvasteh."
The Tasnim news agency, close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), called for the "complete cancellation" of all negotiations with the United States and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to ongoing clashes in Lebanon between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, which have resulted in 18 deaths in Lebanon and four Israeli soldier fatalities.
On [current date], U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets conducted a fueling operation during a patrol over the Middle East. U.S. forces in the region have maintained a presence and vigilance.
