The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has taken a dramatic turn, with US President Donald Trump announcing that Iran is seeking to negotiate, but he insists that “it’s too late.” In a social media post, Trump claimed that Iran’s air defense, air force, navy, and leadership have been “completely destroyed.” He also stated that the current military operation against Iran is just the beginning, warning that a “big wave” is yet to come, with 49 Iranian leaders already killed in the strikes.
The US media had previously reported that Trump’s administration was attempting to topple Iran’s leadership, but no further plans were in place. However, the recent US and Israeli airstrikes against Iran have marked a significant escalation in the conflict, with over 750 people reportedly killed in Iran. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh claimed that the US and Israel have launched an “illegal war” against Iran, with the Iranian government not initiating the conflict.
US General Dan Coats stated that it will take time to assess the damage caused by the strikes, describing the operation as “complicated, dangerous, and far from over.” He also stressed that the risks are still rising, and that Iran’s nuclear negotiations were not on the agenda. The Israeli military reported that the strikes were carried out during the 10th strategic strike sortie, led by the country’s military intelligence and Mossad agency.
According to three US officials, the US military targeted an Iranian warship, the Al-Adwaa, off the coast of Sri Lanka. The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence reportedly offered to negotiate with the US CIA on ending the war, according to a New York Times report. The wreckage of a missile that hit the Al-Adwaa warship fell in a Turkish town near the Mediterranean, causing no casualties.
Turkish Defense Ministry reported that their air defense system had destroyed 121 drones, with eight more crashing in the country. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated that no damage was done to any of Iran’s nuclear facilities. Iranian news agency reported that the funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei will be held at a later time due to administrative issues.
In a bizarre statement, US President Donald Trump said that if Iran participates in the 2026 World Cup, he won’t have any issues. The Sri Lankan Defense Ministry and Navy stated that the Iranian ship Al-Adwaa was targeted in the attack. The missile’s wreckage caused a fire, sparking fear and panic in the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the military to prepare for a potential strike on any successor of Ayatollah Khamenei. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that the war will not bring a fair international system or increase salaries.
