On May 9, a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer conducted a training mission over the Middle East.
Milad Mohammadi, brother of Shariar Mohammadi who died in the 2022 nationwide protests in Iran, announced in an Instagram video the formation of an alliance among grieving mothers from Kurdistan. In the video, Mohammadi highlighted the mothers' pain and their determination to carry on, concluding with a Mother's Day message to all grieving and bereaved mothers.
Russia and China provided Iran with satellite imagery and aided in attacks against US forces during the conflict, according to a private US military, security, and geopolitics research institute.
US officials report that former President Trump is considering resuming military action in Iran, targeting remaining energy infrastructure to compel negotiations, and is also evaluating the option of relaunching operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
During a press conference, President Trump criticized the Iranian leadership, describing the current ceasefire as fragile and close to collapse. He also expressed disappointment over the Kurds' actions and dismissed Iran's nuclear proposal as unacceptable.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM): "A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer flies over the Middle East during a training mission, May 9."
