US President Donald Trump has called on China, Japan, and other countries to immediately open the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil trade. During a press conference in Washington, President Trump stated that the US has deployed minesweepers in the Strait of Hormuz, which is used by countries whose oil passes through the waterway. He emphasized that the US only gets one percent of its oil through the Strait of Hormuz, whereas a significant portion of China, Japan, and other countries’ oil passes through it.
The US President claimed that there has been a 90% reduction in Iran’s ballistic missile and drone attacks, and over 100 Iranian naval vessels have been destroyed. He stated that Iran’s military power has been completely crippled, and the country is now nothing more than a “paper tiger.” All military targets on the Kharg Island have been completely destroyed.
In a social media post, President Trump expressed hope that countries like China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others would send warships to the region. He claimed that Iran’s air and naval defense systems are now completely destroyed, and 44 Iranian naval vessels have been sunk in the sea. However, he stated that the oil installations have not been damaged yet, but options are open.
President Trump stated that Iran now has only “words” to defend itself, and if necessary, further attacks on the Kharg Island can be carried out. He also stated that Iran wants to negotiate, but the US is not yet ready. The US President claimed that Iran’s nuclear program has been dealt a devastating blow through the “Operation Midnight Hammer.”
President Trump stated that he is not sure if Iran has laid mines in the Strait of Hormuz or not. He claimed that the Iranian regime has been overthrown. The UAE Ministry of Defense has reportedly claimed to have destroyed 13 ballistic missiles using its defense system.
Iran has reportedly executed a person accused of spying for Israel. A large number of people, including government officials, military leaders, and representatives from various social classes, attended the person’s funeral.
Russia has sent a condolence message to Iran’s National Security Council Chairman Ali Larijani. A representative of the UN’s Fact-Finding Mission in Geneva stated that the investigation is still in its early stages.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep sorrow and regret over the loss of life in the attack. He has also expressed condolences to the Iranian government and people.
A US report allegedly claimed that Russia is sharing satellite images and advanced drone technology with Iran. Arab media has quoted Israeli media as saying that authorities are assessing the results of the operation.
A provincial deputy governor in Iran has reportedly stated that the city of Dorud in the province of Lorestan has been attacked. US officials have reportedly stated that Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel’s resignation is a basic condition for the removal of US energy sanctions.
Hamas has reportedly expressed condolences to the Iranian people over the loss of life. China has announced that it will provide emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump has announced that the White House Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, has been diagnosed with breast cancer in the early stages.
A foreign news agency has quoted Ali Abdulahi as saying that the reaction of the National Mobilization Front will be exceptional. The National Mobilization Front has reportedly announced that it will launch a resistance front against the extremist and aggressive Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
The spokesperson of Iran’s Supreme Leader has reportedly stated that the new leader’s stance on the issue is awaited. ISPR DG Asif Ghafoor has reportedly stated that the US has provided drones to the Taliban that were used recently against Pakistan.
Israel’s President has reportedly described the new Iranian ballistic missile as a significant challenge.
Russia has reportedly sent a condolence message to Iran’s National Security Council Chairman Ali Larijani.
A large number of people, including government officials, military leaders, and representatives from various social classes, attended Larijani’s funeral.
An Instagram post by Osama Khawaja has reportedly stated that his third daughter, Amira Maya, was born on March 13.
