@Open Source Intel: Iranian state media claims UAE fighter jets took part in airstrikes on Iran.
Iranian state media reports that UAE fighter jets participated in airstrikes on Iran.
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Iranian state media reports that UAE fighter jets participated in airstrikes on Iran.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bennett, in an interview with Fox News, described the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a "corrupt institution" and stated that seized assets will be preserved for the people of Iran after the conflict, highlighting ongoing economic pressures against the Islamic Republic.
Israel is preparing for a potential U.S. strike on Iran and a possible preemptive Iranian response, with the Israeli Chief of Staff contacting CENTCOM Commander Cooper to coordinate, according to Channel 12.
Mehrab Gholizadeh, an economic journalist, stated that managing the economy for the Islamic Republic has become extremely difficult due to current conditions, warning that a continued U.S. naval blockade would cause a sharp surge in the dollar price and leave the Pezeshkian government unable to control the exchange rate.
Hassan Rahimpour Azghadi, a member of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, warned that America and its regional allies are planning major assassinations and bombings in Iran, threatening that if war resumes, the Islamic Republic will target all adversaries with full force. Azghadi also criticized the perceived impunity of Western leaders in issuing orders for attacks on Iran.
Mehdi Taj, President of the Football Federation, returned to Iran after being denied entry into Canada when he stated that 90 million Iranians are members of the IRGC in response to a question from Canadian Border Police.
Ukrainian forces conducted a drone strike 1,700 kilometers behind the frontline, hitting and disabling two SU-57 Russian fifth-generation fighter aircraft and one SU-34 at the Shagol airfield in Chelyabinsk.
Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), briefed President Donald Trump on potential military options against Iran, including a possible "final blow" strike package, according to Fox News.
President Donald Trump of the United States told Newsmax that he would not approve a proposal to provide enriched uranium to Iran in exchange for halting its nuclear program, stating that Iran's economy is collapsing due to a U.S. naval blockade costing the country approximately $500 million daily.
Israeli fighter jets conducted airstrikes on multiple locations in southern Lebanon.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has issued an evacuation warning for 15 towns in southern Lebanon ahead of planned airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure. Residents are advised to stay at least 1 kilometer away from the evacuated villages.
IRGC Aerospace Force Commander Mousavi stated that Tehran will respond with prolonged and severe strikes even if the U.S. attack on the Islamic Republic regime is limited.