Iran’s military has issued a stern warning to Iraqi Kurdish leaders, stating that if they collaborate with the US, the entire infrastructure will be targeted. Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson claimed that if enemies cooperate, they will dismantle the Kurds so severely that no future security will be afforded. Meanwhile, Iran has claimed responsibility for missile attacks on American and British oil tankers in the Gulf.
In a challenge to US President Trump, IRGC said, “If you have the courage, show it by providing security to oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz using American warships.” IRGC further stated that they had targeted an American oil tanker in the Northern Gulf of Oman. Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz a no-go zone for American, Israeli, and European vessels.
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defense announced that its defense system has intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones on Tuesday. The Lebanese Health Ministry stated that the victims of the recent attack belong to the same family. According to a foreign news agency, India’s fuel reserves have been increasing steadily. If offered, India will consider purchasing LNG from Russia.
In a response to the President’s statement, neighboring countries are following a policy of respecting the interests and sovereignty of their neighbors, said the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran’s military has stated that it will not attack countries that refuse to provide airspace for a US attack on Iran.
A recent debate on Indian TV channel ‘Aman Chopra’ discussed the recent statement by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the current situation in the region. Iranian Minister of Economy, Ali Madani Zadeh, has announced that the stock market will be temporarily closed until further notice. Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) has released a three-dimensional video of a secret underground bunker beneath Ayatollah Khamenei’s office, where he was allegedly targeted.
The largest annual Houston Iftar dinner, held in the US, was attended by over 2,000 people and was organized in a grand and orderly manner. The US has suspected that Chinese hackers may be involved in a cyber attack on the FBI network. In the Indian state of Karnataka, a man allegedly murdered his close friend for Rs 2.5 million and later used the same amount to buy gifts for his ex-wife. The US Department of State has announced that the Congressional review requirement under Section 36B of the Arms Export Control Act has been waived. A 27-year-old woman in Bengaluru reportedly took her own life after a domestic dispute.
