On December 14, 2025, U.S. Marine Corps F-35B aircraft took off from the USS Tripoli (LHA 7) as it transited the Arabian Sea. The F-35B variant, known for its short takeoff and vertical landing capabilities, operates from the U.S. Navy’s largest amphibious ships.
The U.S.-mediated third round of talks between Israel and Lebanon has extended the ceasefire for another 45 days. Negotiations are scheduled to resume on June 2-3. - U.S. State Department
Twitter user Babak Taghvaee states that Izz al-Din al-Haddad is in "hell" and compares him to figures like Sinwar, Osama bin Laden, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and Ayatollah Khamenei, labeling them as terrorists.
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.
A blitz airstrike was reported in western Gaza, likely targeting an individual for assassination.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, and Israel Katz, the Defense Minister, announced that the Israeli army conducted an airstrike targeting Uzz al-Din Haddad, a senior commander of Hamas's military wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades.
Donald Trump stated, "I don't ask anyone for favors because when you ask for a favor, you have to give one in return, and we don't need to do that," and added, "In practice, we destroyed Iran's military forces. Perhaps some additional cleanup operations are still needed, as we announced a ceasefire about a month ago, but a very effective siege was created, which was the main goal."
Images of oil spills and severe environmental pollution around Maro Island, resulting from an airstrike on oil facilities on Lavan Island, have been shared on social media. Kaveh Madani, an Iranian scientist, highlighted the environmental damage on his X page, describing the impact on Maro Island's ecosystem in the Persian Gulf.
Millions of marine creatures in Kharg Island, Iran, have died due to oil pollution, as images and reports show sea snails, crabs, turtles, birds, and other coastal creatures trapped and killed in oil slicks. The Islamic Republic regime has not responded or taken responsibility for the environmental disaster.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that since the start of the Iranian maritime blockade, 75 commercial ships have been rerouted and four others have been disabled, indicating the full implementation of the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Sounds of warfare have resumed in northern Israel, with no ceasefire in effect. Shabbat is expected to be marked by continued military activity in the region.
In Karaj, Iran, Mohammad-Mehdi Hosseini Hamedani, a representative of Supreme Leader Khamenei, called for the destruction of Israel and described both the Zionist regime and the United States as embodiments of falsehood.
In an interview with Fox News reporter Bret Baier, U.S. President Donald Trump defended America's performance in the war against the Islamic Republic of Iran, stating that the U.S. has shown restraint despite having the capability to completely destroy Iran's infrastructure. Trump also noted that the U.S. has targeted Kharg Island except for the section related to oil export terminals.
The CENTCOM commander denied reports that the Islamic Republic of Iran retains the majority of its missile capabilities, contradicting earlier claims by the Washington Post that Tehran still has about 75 percent of its mobile launchers and 70 percent of its pre-war missile stockpiles.
On Friday, April 25, 2025, Abdul Samad Mirhosseini, the Deputy Attorney General of Iran, announced that approximately 250,000 legal and criminal complaints regarding "war crimes of America and Israel" have been filed and are under investigation in Iran's courts. The cases, including the attack on the Minab School and the Dana ship incident, are being documented by the Special Branches of the Prosecutor's Office and the Court with assistance from various institutions.
Acclaimed Iranian director Asghar Farhadi expressed regret at a Cannes Film Festival press conference on Friday, April 15, 2025, over the deaths of civilians during the war and the fatalities of protesters in December demonstrations. He emphasized that opposing the killing of one group does not imply acceptance of the killing of another group, and stressed that the loss of human life in any circumstances is unacceptable.
On May 15, Mohammad Mehdi Hosseini-Hamedani, the Friday prayer leader of Karaj, called for continuing the war until the end of "fitna" and emphasized the need for Israel's complete annihilation during his Friday prayers. He also stressed the importance of obedience to Mojtaba Khamenei and the elimination of disobedient elements.
During the 38-day US military operation against Iran in 2025-2026, President Trump claimed a complete military victory, asserting that the US destroyed Iran's navy and air force, killed top military commanders, and disrupted air defenses and radar systems, while critics argue no political change occurred in the regime.
A bipartisan group of 20 U.S. Congress members, led by Brad Sherman, Claudia Tenney, and Mike Lawler, has sent a letter to the British government urging it to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The letter highlights the IRGC's role in suppressing Iranian dissent, conducting terrorist operations, and supporting proxy forces of the Islamic Republic regime.
Former President Trump stated that the United States implemented a ceasefire in Iran at the request of other nations, particularly Pakistan, despite his personal reservations about the decision.
