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The United States Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bisenst, stated that the US Navy can protect ships with allies in the Strait of Hormuz. Bisenst emphasized that when feasible, the US Navy will escort ships through the Strait. It is worth noting that Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ebrahim Raisi, has issued his first audio message, stating that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed. Raisi warned that the US will continue to face attacks unless its bases are closed. The Israeli media reported that a ballistic missile was launched from Iran towards the Israeli city of Zarzir in northern Israel, injuring dozens.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense claimed to have destroyed 56 drones in the air, including one that attempted to target the diplomatic area of Riyadh. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have launched over 200 attacks on Iranian targets in the past 24 hours. The IRGC also stated that the world will witness different versions of Jerusalem Day.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Ali Larijani, warned the US that if Iran’s energy infrastructure is attacked, the entire Middle East will face severe consequences. The IRGC claimed to have targeted the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with missiles, causing significant damage. According to experts, the attack was likely a test of Israel’s advanced air defense system.
A report stated that Israel has made it nearly impossible for Palestinians to obtain construction permits in occupied East Jerusalem. The US Secretary of Defense stated that the US is conducting over 1,000 attacks on Iran daily.
The Palestinian and Bangladeshi cricket teams’ recent dispute has escalated, with both teams’ players expressing anger on social media. The US Consulates in Karachi and Lahore will suspend all consular services until further notice. Shiladitya Choudhury, the husband of renowned Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal, has been involved in several controversies. Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi expressed his support for the Pakistani team after their recent losses.
In a surprising revelation, Indian businessman Kalanithi Maran was ranked 2.8 billion dollars in Forbes’ 2026 list of billionaires, making him one of the richest people in the world. Maran has produced several blockbuster films in the Tamil film industry.
