Iran’s military has released a statement regarding the number of American casualties in the recent attacks on US military bases in the Middle East. According to the statement, 160 American soldiers have been killed in the attacks. The total number of injured and killed American soldiers is estimated to be around 650.
The Brent crude oil price reached $83 per barrel amid the ongoing conflict. In contrast, the US Central Command claims that approximately 2,000 targets in Iran have been hit, including 17 naval vessels, including an Iranian submarine. The command further states that there are no Iranian naval vessels in the Gulf of Arabia, the Gulf of Oman, or the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump earlier stated that Iran’s military has been completely destroyed, and its air, naval, and land forces have lost leadership. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that the US and Israel have launched an illegal war against Iran, and the initial attack was not initiated by Iran.
General Kenneth McKenzie stated that it may take some time to assess the damage, and the operation against Iran is complex, dangerous, and far from over. He added that the risks are still escalating, and Iran’s nuclear talks are not on the agenda.
An Israeli military statement claimed that the attack was carried out during the 10th Israeli air strike sortie, which was guided by intelligence from the Israeli military and Mossad. Three US officials spoke to the British news agency, stating that an Iranian warship was targeted by the US military near Sri Lanka.
The New York Times reported, as cited by the Israeli media, that officials from Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence have indicated their willingness to negotiate with the CIA to end the war. A missile fragment fell in a Turkish town near the Mediterranean Sea, but there were no casualties.
The UAE Ministry of Defense stated that the UAE’s air defenses have downed 121 drones, with 8 others crashing on the land. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that there has been no damage to any Iranian nuclear facilities.
The Iranian news agency reported that the announcement of Ayatollah Khamenei’s condolences meeting has been delayed due to administrative issues. US President Donald Trump stated that he does not care if Iran participates in the 2026 World Cup, saying, “If Iran gets to the World Cup, I don’t care. I don’t care about Iran’s participation in the tournament.”
The Sri Lankan Ministry of Defense and the Navy stated that the Iranian ship, Al-Dana, an Iranian submarine, was the target of the attack. The Sri Lankan news agency reported that the missile attack sparked a fire, causing panic in the area.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the military to prepare for the possibility of targeting a potential successor to Ayatollah Khamenei. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated that the Israeli-US attack would not contribute to a fair global system and would not lead to increased salaries.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense reported that a missile fragment fell in a Turkish town near the Mediterranean Sea, but there were no casualties.
Three US officials spoke to the British news agency, stating that an Iranian warship was targeted by the US military near Sri Lanka. The Israeli media reported that officials from Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence have indicated their willingness to negotiate with the CIA to end the war.
The Sri Lankan news agency reported that the Iranian ship, Al-Dana, an Iranian submarine, was the target of the attack. The Sri Lankan Ministry of Defense and the Navy stated that the missile attack sparked a fire, causing panic in the area.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that if Israel carries out an attack on the Iranian embassy in Beirut, all Israeli embassies worldwide will be targeted.
