Iran has reportedly launched six missiles and drone attacks against Israel since morning, targeting various regions including the north, south, center, and Haifa. According to Washington Post, the United States has proposed several plans to end the ongoing tensions with Iran, which include strict conditions. The Israeli military has confirmed that one of its soldiers was killed in clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Arab media reports that Iranian ballistic missiles have targeted Israeli coastal cities, including Haifa, and Jewish settlements in occupied territories, while the Israeli military claims to have destroyed several missiles in mid-air. Israeli media claims that Tehran is spending millions of dollars to counter Iranian small drones.
In a shocking turn of events, a British newspaper has reported that former Iranian President Ali Khamenei’s death has strengthened the Iranian regime’s grip on power despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. According to a US news channel, US President Donald Trump’s popularity has plummeted amid the escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran. The global oil market is under pressure due to the ongoing conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
In a rare move, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met with citizens in Tehran on Friday, expressing solidarity and reassuring them of the government’s support. Meanwhile, a 12-year-old Afghan refugee has been convicted of kidnapping and rape. The US government is reportedly considering various options to escalate the war with Iran, including increased military action, if diplomatic efforts fail.
Germany has clarified that it is not in talks with Iran to establish a direct agreement to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to enemy ships and submarines. In a separate development, a police officer’s mysterious death three years ago has been solved, revealing that his own daughter had poisoned him. In a disturbing incident, students have been accused of harassing and assaulting a professor at a university campus.
