Austria continued its ban on US military aircraft today, redirecting many C-17 transport planes flying to and from the Middle East to fly around its airspace.
According to citizen journalists, casualties from the first nights of conflict in Iran's revolution include 5 to 7 million tomans paid as compensation for Hashd al-Shaabi, Fatemiyoun, and Zainebiyoun fighters, and 2 to 4 million tomans for Basij and IRGC members. In recent nights, compensation has significantly decreased, with some settling for temporary marriages at much lower rates.
Gen. Rudolph Heichel, Lebanon's army commander, met with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri at Berri's Ain al-Tineh residence in Beirut, according to Lebanese media. Both figures are crucial for any potential ceasefire due to Berri's political influence and Hezbollah connections, and Heichel's role in ensuring the Lebanese Army's involvement.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has ordered the immediate evacuation of six southern Lebanese towns north of the Zahrani River, citing Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire by striking Israeli territory and declaring it will now act forcefully in those areas.
Former President Donald Trump stated that Hezbollah initiated contact to discuss a ceasefire, and he believes progress has been made following his discussions with the group.
