Iran’s government has claimed that a victory is near as the country continues to face airstrikes, explosions, and reported targeted killings across the nation. According to a special report by Al Jazeera, combined American and Israeli airstrikes were conducted in Tehran and central city of Isfahan, among other areas, during the overnight hours of Saturday and Sunday.
Local authorities have confirmed human losses, but have not disclosed further details. Israeli and American media report that a senior drone commander was also killed in the attacks. Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian parliament and former commander of the Revolutionary Guards, has stated that the Iranian missiles reaching the Israeli city of Dimona mark a new phase of the war, and that Israel’s air defense has become weakened.
Majid Mousavi, the commander of the Aerospace Force of the Revolutionary Guards, has also expressed the same viewpoint. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the southern city of Aqaba on Friday, where he inspected the aftermath of the Iranian missile attacks. According to Arab media, more than 180 people have been injured in the missile attacks on the Israeli city of Dimona and the nearby city of Aqaba.
Iranian Defense Ministry spokesman Reza Talai Nik has announced that strikes will continue until the enemy surrenders. Ahmad Reza Radan, the head of Iranian police, has made a statement mocking European Union and US President Donald Trump, saying, “If Europe cannot defend Greenland, Iran is ready to provide assistance.” In a fresh statement from the Iranian leadership, it is claimed that “Iran’s enemies are on the brink of defeat.”
US President Donald Trump has stated that they are talking to the right people in Iran, who want to make a deal. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said, “The hearts of the free people of the world are not with the Zionists.” The Pentagon has the ability to deploy thousands of personnel from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.
The United Arab Emirates has condemned the Iranian attack on Bahrain as extremely dangerous, saying it could exacerbate ongoing tensions. According to US media, Iranian sources have confirmed that there have been contacts between the US and Iran in recent days, with Iran reportedly willing to engage in meaningful negotiations to end the war.
The successful diplomatic efforts of Pakistan have left India isolated, and the policy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to isolate Pakistan has been rendered ineffective. Hezbollah has strongly protested the expulsion of the Iranian ambassador from Lebanon. The Iranian government has named Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new head of the Supreme National Security Council, following the death of Ali Larijani.
Rabbi Jacob Shapiro, a well-known Jewish scholar and author, has stated that Benjamin Netanyahu is not a representative of the Jewish people. The Asian Development Bank has announced a financial package to address the effects of the Middle East conflict. The foreign minister of Oman has warned of economic troubles if the war between Iran and the US continues for a long time.
Hrish, who had been in a coma since 2013 and had been living in that state for over 13 years, has been reported to be in a stable condition. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called the US war with Iran a catastrophic political mistake and a breach of international law. Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian parliament, has emerged as a key figure in talks with the US to end the war.
According to reports, Taliban leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada has ordered the release of the Kuwaiti hostages. Al Arabiya TV has reported that the US military has begun preparations to withdraw from the Victoria military base in Baghdad. US President Donald Trump has shared a statement by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his social media account. Qatar has stated that the US made the decision to go to war based on its own estimates, and that they are working with the US to reduce tensions and prevent attacks.
