US President Donald Trump has stated that the Central Command’s orders have led to one of the most devastating air strikes in Middle Eastern history, targeting all military targets on the Iranian island of Kharg. The strikes have resulted in the destruction of all military installations on the island. In a statement, Trump said that the oil infrastructure on the island was not targeted. He warned that if Iran attempts to interfere with the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the US will not hesitate to attack its oil infrastructure.
Trump stated that during his first term and now again, he has made his military a powerful and effective force worldwide. He said that Iran is incapable of defending any target that the US wants to attack. The US President claimed that Iran will never possess nuclear weapons and will never be able to threaten the US, the Middle East, or the world. He advised the Iranian military and government officials to lay down their arms and save their country.
Additionally, Trump announced that the US Navy will soon provide security to ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that the US and Israel have different objectives in Iran. Iran has proven that it can control global oil prices and even block the flow of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US has confirmed that 43,000 people have been displaced, with 36,500 of them being residential units. The details of the 15-day casualties resulting from the US and Israel’s air strikes on Iran have been revealed. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to a crisis in India’s LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) supply.
For the second time since the war began, an attack has been carried out on the US Embassy in Baghdad. China’s Foreign Ministry has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to immediately pursue peace talks and resolve their differences through dialogue. China has vowed to play an active role in reducing tensions between the two countries.
The ongoing conflict has further exacerbated the plight of Palestinians in Gaza, who are already struggling with the aftermath of the sandstorm. The US Senate has confirmed that the US military carried out a large-scale operation on the Kharg Island, destroying Iranian naval bases and facilities.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has reportedly informed the United Arab Emirates of the attack. Iranian authorities have stated that operations will continue under the “Ghadir Operation” until all objectives are achieved.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially reprimanded Pakistani batsman Salman Ali Agha for violating level 1 of the Code of Conduct and has deducted 1 demerit point.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government will implement austerity measures, including a 5-30% reduction in salaries of government employees and those under government-funded organizations. The reduction in salaries will be used to provide relief to citizens.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that Hussain Talat has suffered a dislocated shoulder, injuring his left shoulder while fielding during the second ODI against Bangladesh.
