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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.
The IRGC Aerospace Force launched a ballistic missile to destroy surveillance and radar equipment of a Kurdish group, likely PAK, on a mountain near Halabja in northern Iraq. State media claims the site was being used by Mossad for intelligence gathering.
The United Arab Emirates has begun constructing cages and implementing passive defense measures around oil and fuel reservoirs at airports and oil and gas plants to protect against Iranian Shahed-136 one-way attack drones. This defensive strategy may compel Iran to use more expensive Khorramshahr-3/4 ballistic missiles, each costing at least $5 million, to target these facilities.
According to U.S. military sources, reports of Saudi Arabia conducting airstrikes against Iran during recent conflicts are false. The Royal Saudi Air Force did not conduct any airstrikes against Iran, while the United Arab Emirates was the only Persian Gulf state to do so. #OperationEpicFury #OperationLionsRoar
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran confirmed the arrest of four members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Kuwait, alleging that the agents entered Kuwaiti waters due to a "disruption in the navigation system." Kuwait claims the agents were arrested for attempting a "hostile act," a claim Iran dismisses as baseless and demands their release.
