The United States has acknowledged the death of three American servicemen and injury of five others in a military operation against Iran. The US Senate has confirmed that the casualties occurred due to Iranian action. In response, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, firing four missiles at the vessel. However, the US Central Command has stated that the Iranian missiles did not hit the Abraham Lincoln, and instead, they fell short of the ship.
US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Pete Hausten, has said that the US mission in Iran aims to deny Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The Iranian government has claimed that the wife of the Supreme Leader, Masoumeh Bagherzadeh, was seriously injured in the US attack. In a separate development, the Saudi Embassy has stated that the Kingdom has consistently supported diplomatic efforts for reliable agreements with Iran.
Reports have emerged that the historic Golestan Palace in Tehran has suffered damage in recent US and Israeli attacks. Citing sources, Afghan News Agency Amaj has stated that several Afghan Taliban officials have relocated to Bamiyan Province due to fears of Pakistani airstrikes. In Vienna, a protest was held by the Muslim community, under the banner of “Hands of Iran,” to condemn the US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
In the UK, former PTI leader Imran Khan’s wife, Jamima Khan, has been fined £1,000 for breaching COVID-19 regulations. The UK has announced plans to evacuate British citizens stranded in Gulf countries due to the ongoing conflict. US President Donald Trump has accused the UK of preventing the use of the Diego Garcia military base for attacks on Iran, stating that the decision has caused great disappointment for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The US Central Command has confirmed that three American F-15E fighter jets crashed in Kuwait due to friendly fire. Israel has reportedly targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities in Natanz. In a separate development, the UAE Ministry of Defense has stated that three foreign nationals were killed and 58 others injured in drone attacks carried out by Iran.
A recent survey has revealed that a significant majority of Americans do not support the ongoing conflict with Iran. The Iranian Red Crescent has stated that 131 cities were targeted in US and Israeli attacks. Amidst rising tensions in the region, the US military has been targeting Iranian aircraft and drone hangars.
The US Central Command has confirmed that three American F-15E fighter jets crashed in Kuwait due to friendly fire. US President Donald Trump has accused the UK of preventing the use of the Diego Garcia military base for attacks on Iran, stating that the decision has caused great disappointment for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
In the UK, former PTI leader Imran Khan’s wife, Jamima Khan, has been fined £1,000 for breaching COVID-19 regulations. The UK has announced plans to evacuate British citizens stranded in Gulf countries due to the ongoing conflict.
The Afghan News Agency Amaj has stated that several Afghan Taliban officials have relocated to Bamiyan Province due to fears of Pakistani airstrikes. In a separate development, Afghan cricketer Ahmad Shahzad has stated that a fine of 50 lakhs is too low for players who have breached COVID-19 regulations.
