Iran’s former Shah’s son, Reza Pahlavi, has stated that US and Israeli bombings in Iran have resulted in collateral damage, with most casualties being Iranian government officials. Reza Pahlavi was speaking from Germany, where he has been living in exile. The Iranian government has been under intense pressure following the bombings, which have left over 3,400 people dead and thousands injured.
According to international media, the first day of the bombings saw 168 young children killed in a school bombing in the city of Mahan. US President Donald Trump has clarified that canceling his trip to Pakistan does not mean the start of a new war.
In related news, Abu Dhabi police and customs authorities have warned of a growing online fraud trend. Zahid Hassan, the brother of the missing Naeemah, told a Bangladeshi media outlet that the police had conducted DNA testing on the body parts found at the residence, which matched the DNA of his sister.
The US has maintained that it is closely monitoring the situation, with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps saying that it is watching the enemy’s behavior and movements. Reza Pahlavi, speaking from Germany, said that the enemy is trying to intimidate the Iranian people, but the Iranian government is not backing down.
Meanwhile, Iranian Vice President Mohammad Mohammadi said that the enemy has destroyed the country’s infrastructure, including its power grid, in an attempt to spread chaos and panic among the population. The US Secretary of State and National Security Adviser, Marco Rubio, have been noticeably absent from the international stage, particularly in the midst of the escalating tensions with Iran.
In a different part of the world, a water scarcity crisis has turned into a full-blown war in the Indian state of Rajasthan, with police reporting that a 26-year-old man, Hasham Abu Ghareeb, and his friend Naeemah Bresty were brutally murdered, with 34 stab wounds found on the victim’s body.
It is unclear who was responsible for the killings, but the police have charged two individuals with murder, citing evidence that suggests they were involved in the crime.
