The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has taken a dramatic turn, with American President Donald Trump stating that the war will continue until the objectives are achieved. In a statement, Trump emphasized that everything in Iran has been destroyed, and the conflict will persist until the objectives are met. He also expressed his dissatisfaction with the United Kingdom’s stance on the issue, stating that he is not pleased with the British position on the matter.
Trump further stated that the oil price may rise for some time, but once the conflict is over, the oil price will decrease. He expressed hope that the oil price will drop even lower than its current level. The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Saeed Khatibzadeh, countered Trump’s statement by saying that the United States and Israel are waging an unlawful war against Iran, and that the conflict was not initiated by Iran.
General Dan Crenshaw, a US military officer, stated that it will take some time to assess the damages, and the operation against Iran is complex, dangerous, and far from over. He emphasized that the risks are still rising, and Iran’s nuclear negotiations were never the intention. The Israeli military reported that the strike was carried out during the 10th strike sortie of the Israeli Air Force, with guidance from military intelligence and Mossad.
Three US officials spoke to the British news agency, stating that the Iranian warship was targeted by the US military in the waters off Sri Lanka. According to the Iranian news agency, the Ministry of Intelligence officials have signaled their readiness for negotiations with the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to bring an end to the conflict.
The wreckage of the missile landed in a Turkish town near the Mediterranean Sea, causing no casualties. The Turkish Defense Ministry reported that the air defense system of the UAE had destroyed 121 drones in the air, with 8 drones crashing into the country’s territory. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated that there was no damage to any nuclear facility in Iran.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s mourning ceremony has been postponed due to administrative issues. Iranian news agency reported that Trump said that if Iran participates in the 2026 World Cup, there will be no problem, and he is not concerned about Iran’s participation in the tournament.
According to Sri Lankan Defense Ministry sources, the Iranian warship “Aydin” was targeted in an attack. After the missile strike, a fire broke out in the area, causing widespread panic. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has instructed the military to prepare for a strike against any successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated that the war will not bring about a fair international order, and it will not increase wages.
The Turkish Defense Ministry reported that the wreckage of the missile landed in a Turkish town near the Mediterranean Sea, causing no casualties.
