In Short:
– Trump insists U.S. won’t deal with Iran until it achieves “unconditional surrender” and “acceptable leadership”.
– Israeli military escalates action, targeting Iranian regime infrastructure and Hezbollah in response to attacks on Gulf nations.
President Trump stated that the U.S. will not engage in a deal with Iran until it achieves what he terms “unconditional surrender” and “acceptable leadership”.
He expressed this view on Truth Social, noting that the U.S. and its allies would work diligently to enhance Iran’s economy.The Israeli military announced it is advancing to the “next phase” of its military campaign. Following this, the Israel Defense Forces initiated a series of airstrikes targeting regime infrastructure in Tehran and struck areas in southern
Beirut linked to Hezbollah. Reports indicate the military claims to have destroyed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s military bunker using around 50 jet fighters.
Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, reported being targeted by Iranian attacks.
U.S. military investigators believe American forces may have conducted an airstrike on a girls’ elementary school in Iran, resulting in numerous fatalities, according to a U.S. official.
U.S. officials claim Russia is relaying the locations of American military personnel in the Middle East to Iran.
Military Actions
Saudi Arabia has intercepted ballistic missiles aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base, while Qatar thwarted a drone assault on the U.S. Al-Udeid Air Base.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian mentioned that some countries have initiated mediation, though he did not provide specifics.
The U.S. has permitted Indian refiners to import Russian oil for a month. In contrast, Kuwait is reducing output in certain oil fields due to a storage issue. Consequently, Brent crude futures have surged above $90 a barrel.
Saudi Arabia intercepted missiles targeting airbases, and Qatar foiled drone attacks.