Iran’s military chief, Major General Amir Hatami, has stated that Iranian forces are more capable than Israel after 12 days of war. The Iranian media reported that the military chief claimed that the recent conflict with Israel was a unique and special experience for the armed forces. No other state, except Iran, has launched a front against Israel, which is equipped with Western support and technology, he said. Hatami added that the military has been thoroughly prepared to deal with American-Israeli threats over the past six months.
According to foreign news agencies, over 50 people have been injured in the incident, and another Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) mission, PSLV-C62, has failed. In a meeting, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Arouni, said in a letter that the Trump administration has fueled political instability and violence, and is responsible for jeopardizing Iran’s sovereignty and national security. The leadership election for the Palestinian resistance group Hamas has begun, with sources suggesting that the electoral phase may be completed by the end of the month. Protests in Iran, which have been ongoing for two weeks, have subsided, and normalcy has been restored, with international calls reinstated and internet services still suspended. US President Donald Trump has advised American citizens to leave Iran, saying it would not be a bad thing if they did.
Germany’s Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has said that the Iranian government is in its final days. Iran has responded to Trump’s message to protesters, calling it an interference in its internal affairs. The UK’s intelligence agency has stated that Gurbachan Singh Sandhu, the leader of the Khalistan movement, is a threat to Indian state agents. Sandhu is the coordinator for the Khalistan Referendum Campaign in the UK and Europe. Russia has said that threats of US military action against Iran are completely unacceptable. US immigration authorities have confirmed the deaths of four more migrants in custody, bringing the total number of migrant deaths in custody to five. The US Central Command has stated that a new squadron has been set up at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar for air and missile defense. US President Donald Trump has urged Iranian “patriots” to continue their protests and take control of their institutions. An Indian research group, Hate Lab, has released a report on the treatment of minorities in India, which is expected to be released in 2025.
