Today will be most intense day of US strikes on Iran, Hegseth claims again
Despite Hegseth's claims, US General Dan Caine did note that Iran still maintained "some capability" of launching strikes across the Gulf during the briefing.
Middle East
Lebanon’s Bassil urges neutrality as Hezbollah-Israel clashes escalate
Kataib Hezbollah signals temporary pause in Iraq attacks amid strict conditions
Fanning flames of war, Iran appears to activate Gulf terror cells as conflict expands - analysis
Iran hangs three, including national wrestling champion, in connection with January protests
The Hengaw human rights organization reported that the men gave their confessions after being tortured, and they were found guilty despite there being no witnesses or evidence.
Iran revives ‘Zionist sorcery’ claims in propaganda against Israel
Mehr, Khamenei’s official site, and earlier Fars commentary show how supernatural and antisemitic language has entered parts of Iran’s propaganda ecosystem.
Iran nears three weeks offline as regime braces for renewed demonstrations
The blackout rendered it impossible to make phone calls or text locally or internationally, suppressing all attempts at communication.
Iran attacks pushing Gulf's Arab states toward unity, possible action against Tehran - analysis
Iran has sought to escalate incrementally against Gulf countries over the course of the three-week war.
Mossad slams regime's use of mosques as military posts, allegedly threatens Iranian commanders
Further, the Mossad urged the public to continue sending it footage of the regime’s operations within Iran.
Iran considers transit fees for ships passing through strategic Strait of Hormuz
Since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran has disrupted maritime transit through the strait for vessels it says are linked to its war adversaries and their allies.
IAF destroys IRGC helicopter at airport, targets Basij operatives in western Iran
The strike comes a day after sources told The Jerusalem Post that the IDF struck Iranian military targets in the Caspian Sea for the first time since the start of Operation Roaring Lion.
Iran escalates attacks on Gulf states, targeting key oil and gas facilities
Saudi FM says his country reserves the right to act militarily against Iran and any trust with Tehran has been shattered.
Iran demands compensation from UAE over alleged role in US strikes
In the letter, Amir Saeid Iravani said the UAE’s decision to allow its territory to be used for the strikes constituted "an internationally wrongful act that entailed state responsibility."
Drones spotted over base where Rubio, Hegseth live, raising security concerns - report
Multiple drones were spotted in a single night in the last 10 days, as security concerns for overseas diplomatic posts and domestic bases increase, according to a report by The Washington Post.
