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The Trump administration has abandoned plans for the U.S. to invade Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf and is now pressuring the UAE to undertake the operation alone to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore maritime traffic.
The U.S. Africa Command released footage of recent USAF airstrikes in northeast Nigeria that targeted Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, killing several high-value targets including senior ISWAP leader Abu Bilal al-Mainuki, a close associate of Abu Musab al-Barnawi. The operation was described by President Donald Trump as a "complex mission" conducted jointly with Nigerian forces.
During a live broadcast on Iranian state media today, an IRGC officer demonstrated the use of an AK-47 assault rifle, after which a presenter deliberately fired at the flag of the United Arab Emirates inside the studio, following a similar incident yesterday where a presenter fired an AK-47 at the studio roof.
At the request of Turkey, Russia has begun rebuilding the Syrian armed forces under the rule of Ahmad Al-Sharaa, with the first two MiG-29 fighter interceptors delivered to the Syrian Air Force and flown by Syrian pilots from Hmymim Air Base today. These aircraft are being safeguarded by Russian forces due to the threat of Israeli airstrikes.
Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Nevinnomyssky Azot chemical plant in the Stavropol Krai region of Russia, a facility critical for producing nitrogen-based chemicals that supply the Russian defense sector with materials for high explosives.
Israel carried out a strike in Gaza on November 29, 2023, targeting Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who was described as one of the architects of the October 7 attacks; initial reports indicate that he was killed.
Israeli forces conducted an airstrike in Rimal, Gaza, targeting Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas’ military wing, resulting in his death. Al-Haddad had taken over this role following Mohammed Sinwar’s death and was one of the last surviving senior Hamas military leaders from before the war.
In a video posted last night, Iranian woman Nahal Curbelo broke down in tears, pleading with the United States and Israel to "finish the job and free the people of Iran" after the execution of her relative, Mohammad Abbasi, at Ghezel Hesar prison on May 13. Abbasi was arrested during January protests, tortured, and executed without a proper goodbye to his family, while his daughter Fatemeh remains imprisoned with a 25-year sentence.
Three civilians were injured by an explosive drone in Rosh Hanikra; two are in serious condition and one in light condition. The IDF stated this is a blatant violation of the ceasefire understandings by Hezbollah.
Daniel Diani, a law student at Razi University in Kermanshah, was shot and killed by regime forces on January 8 during protests. He was from Kerman, leaving his father to mourn the loss of his son.
The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chair by a vote of 54-45.
Iran's Foreign Minister confirmed that Kuwait detained four Iranian nationals near an island used by the U.S. for attacks on Iran, calling the detention "illegal" and demanding their release. Kuwait stated the individuals were IRGC-linked and attempted to enter by sea for "hostile acts," resulting in one Kuwaiti officer being wounded and two suspects escaping.
