Reactions and statements from the international community
The Israeli Air Force conducted heavy airstrikes against the command posts and headquarters of the Ashura Division of the IRGC Ground Forces in Tabriz, northwest Iran, destroying the facilities.
At 6:00 AM today, the Israeli Air Force conducted an airstrike against the central police station in Eyvan County, Ilam Province, Iran, targeting the main police facility in the city.
On the sixth day of the Israel-U.S.-Islamic Republic war, officials at docks in Bandar Abbas, Asaluyeh, and Bandar Rajai are pressuring captains and crew members of stranded cargo ships to unload and reload cargo despite the danger of ongoing attacks. Many captains and crew have refused these orders and evacuated vessels due to safety concerns.
Rahileh, a citizen of Tehran, reports on the economic hardships and frequent explosions in the city while expressing that many residents remain hopeful and have not fled. She notes the presence of armed Basij forces at checkpoints and their makeshift sleeping arrangements due to the destruction of their bases.
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a direct threat on national television in Iran, warning that anyone expressing enmity toward the regime will be targeted, with an order to shoot such individuals already issued.
In an eight-minute phone call with Axios, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he must personally influence the selection of Iran's next leader, declaring that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of current Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is "unacceptable" and warning of potential renewed conflict if a similar leader is chosen.
In Kadhimiya, Iraq, a video shows a symbolic funeral procession where participants carry a coffin for Ali Khamenei.
US military operations resulted in significant destruction in Tehran, Iran, on an unspecified date. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly suffered heavy losses when confronted by US forces.
Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of War, announced the launch of Operation "Epic Wrath" against the Islamic Republic of Iran on orders from former President Donald Trump, aiming to dismantle Iran's missile capabilities and prevent nuclear weapon acquisition. Hegseth urged the Iranian people to "seize this extraordinary opportunity" and warned Iranian security forces to make "wise decisions."
An unidentified member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Iran has publicly renounced their allegiance to the regime, stating they are removing their uniform in protest against the regime's actions. The defector calls on other IRGC members to follow suit and refuse to participate in what they describe as a war against the people of Iran.
The Lebanese cabinet has prohibited all military activities of Hezbollah within Lebanon's territory in response to Hezbollah's attacks on Israel, which were carried out as "revenge for the blood of Ali Khamenei," according to reports by Ashkan Safaei and Reza Mohaddes of Iran International.
Israel and the United States conducted intense attacks on military and security centers in Tehran, including a settlement housing IRGC commanders in the capital.
