Iran has warned US it will respond forcefully to any Israeli offensive on south Lebanon ridge

Officials say over a dozen Revolutionary Guard members are holed up with Hezbollah men in besieged Ali Taher Ridge, where IDF says Lebanese terror group has key underground command center.

Iran has warned the United States that it would respond forcefully to any Israeli offensive on a mountainous ridge in southern Lebanon where Iranian military personnel are holed up alongside Hezbollah fighters, three officials briefed on the message told Reuters. The message, delivered last month, highlights Iran’s continued direct involvement in the ground fighting in southern Lebanon and its readiness to retaliate against Israeli attacks there as the regional war enters its seventh month. Defense Minister Israel Katz, meanwhile, said an Iranian attack on Israel would “free [the IDF] from all constraints,” and that in such a scenario, the military would “strike all infrastructure — including energy infrastructure — and return Iran to the Stone Age and darkness.”

Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy, is believed to have built an underground command center and weapons stores within the Ali Taher ridge, which has a commanding view of southeastern Lebanon, according to Lebanese security sources, and has become one of the most contested pieces of ground in the Israel-Hezbollah war. According to the IDF, Hezbollah has a “strategic” underground facility beneath the hill, and that underground site is the “nerve center” of the terror group’s Badr regional division.

Hezbollah has said in public statements that it controls the hill and will confront any Israeli advances. Its officials have referred to a “facility” there, but have declined to provide details. The Israeli military has taken swaths of territory to Ali Taher’s south and has identified the ridge as one of its “primary operational focuses” in public statements.

In its message to Washington, Tehran threatened that any full-fledged Israeli offensive on the ridge would be met with a large-scale Iranian attack, said the three officials in the region, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity. Hezbollah declined to comment on whether Iranian forces were present in Ali Taher. In response to Reuters questions about the message, or whether the US had put pressure on Israel not to attack Ali Taher, a White House official said, “This is not accurate.” (Read More)

Erdogan says Turkey would consider full membership of China-Russia-led security bloc

NATO member Turkey would consider taking its relations with the China and Russia-led security bloc, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, to a higher level, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. "Turkey's prospect of (full) membership to the organization does not imply a breakaway from any other bloc or from the West," Erdogan said, according to a transcript of remarks he made to journalists on his return flight from Kyrgyzstan. Erdogan attended a summit of the SCO, of which Turkey is a "dialog partner," in Bishkek on Tuesday.

Erdogan also said on Wednesday that a mechanism is needed to permanently ensure the safety of commercial maritime transport in the Black Sea before a grain crisis escalates. Earlier this week, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey had prepared a plan for the safe passage of grain via the Black Sea, and that it was in contact with both Russia and Ukraine regarding it.

Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on Tuesday in Bishkek on the sidelines of the SCO summit, and Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Putin had discussed the situation in the Black Sea with Erdogan. In remarks to journalists on his return flight from the trip to Kyrgyzstan, Erdogan said a grain crisis had resurfaced, particularly in Africa, and action needed to be taken before the problem escalated further, according to a transcript shared by his office on Wednesday.

"The safety of all civilian maritime transportation in the Black Sea is important to us. The fighting between parties should not escalate to a point where it undermines the safety of civilians and commercial life," Erdogan said. "We need to resolve this issue," he added.In July 2022, Turkey and the United Nations helped mediate the so-called Black Sea Grain Initiative to allow the safe export of nearly 33 million metric tons of Ukrainian grain via the Black Sea, despite the war. However, Russia withdrew from the agreement in 2023, complaining that its own food and fertilizer exports faced serious obstacles. (Ed note: Did we just see old Gomer and Gog of the land of Magog shake hands? Isn't there a big prophecy about them found in Ezekiel 38/39? Persia (Iran) will also make an appearance in that prophecy.)     (Read More)

Trump: ‘Israel should not worry’ about latest Iran clashes, war will wind down soon

US President Donald Trump said that Israel should not worry about the ongoing escalation with Iran, and that he doesn’t expect the conflict with the Islamic Republic to last much longer, in a series of comments on Wednesday. Speaking to the Kan public broadcaster in a phone interview, Trump vowed to protect Israel amid the latest escalation that has reverberated across the Middle East. “Israel should not worry. You know why? Because I’m the president and I will take care of Israel,” Trump said.

Asked separately by a reporter in the Oval Office specifically about the latest escalation and how much longer it was likely to last, Trump responded, “Not too long.” He then spoke more generally about the broader conflict and insisted that that too will be over soon, without providing a timeline. “I don’t think it will be very much longer. I don’t know how much more they can take,” Trump said of Iran.

For months, he claimed that the war would end quickly and that Iran would capitulate, but that has not panned out. The comments came after hostilities between the US and Iran abruptly flared up on Sunday, ending a month without military action and threatening to fully reignite the conflict.Over the weekend, the US struck rocket launchers on Iran’s Larak Island, prompting Iran to fire missiles toward Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. The US hit more Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday in the biggest outbreak of fighting since July. (Read More)

Iran threatens to ‘shatter’ US

Tehran escalates threats after US strikes, demanding compensation for passage through the Strait of Hormuz as IRGC reports attacks on US assets across region.

Mohsen Rezaee, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, on Wednesday issued a new threat, following recent US attacks on Iran. "With all this flailing about, you will not only fail to climb out of the infernal depths you have created for yourselves, but you will soon see that Iran's new strategy on the battlefield, in diplomacy, and in countering the economic siege will shatter your very foundations," Rezaee wrote in a post on X.

Hassan Ghashghavi, spokesman for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, announced that passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be conditioned on the payment of war reparations. Ghashghavi explained that Article 7 of the "Smart Management of the Strait of Hormuz" law requires all countries, organizations, and individuals who caused damage to Iran during the war to reach an agreement with the Iranian government on a mechanism for paying compensation.

Earlier on Wednesday, the IRGC announced that two oil tankers hit a mine in the Strait of Hormuz. IRGC officials also said that Iran attacked US assets in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Iraq. (Source)

Israel says it’s ready to ‘decisively’ strike Iran if attacked during upcoming holidays

‘They like to attack on Jewish holidays because, after all, they hate Jews,’ says DM; Tehran says it targeted US military sites in Gulf states, as Saudi Arabia accuses it of killing two crew members on a state-owned tanker traversing Hormuz.

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that Israel was prepared to respond “with great force” if attacked by Iran during the upcoming Jewish holiday period, after the largest exchange of fire between Washington and Tehran since July. Iran said it attacked US military targets in Jordan, Kuwait, Iraqi Kurdistan and the United Arab Emirates, after the US military on Tuesday said it had struck Iranian targets including air defenses and mine-laying capabilities in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Later Wednesday, Saudi Arabia said one of its oil tankers was targeted in a deadly attack by Iran in the strait. Speaking at a conference hosted by the Yedioth Ahronoth media group, Katz said that “for now,” Iran is “striking throughout the region except us.”

“But there is a possibility that they will attack us. We are prepared for that defensively,” he said. Israel is prepared for a possible attack from Iranian forces over the Jewish high holiday season, which begins in mid-September, said Katz.If Iran attacks, Israel will “respond with great force, independently of anyone else,” Katz said, adding that “our planes are ready to take off.” “They like to attack on Jewish holidays because, after all, they hate Jews. Look at the many things that have happened in the past. But we are prepared both defensively and offensively, in coordination with the United States in this regard,” Katz said.

Israel and the US jointly launched the war on Iran on February 28 in a bid to destabilize its regime and destroy its ballistic missile and nuclear programs. The fighting entered a truce in April, and the US and Iran signed an interim agreement with Iran in June, but the deal collapsed because of disputes over control of the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran launched a blockade early in the war. The US and Iran have since continued to exchange fire more sporadically. US President Donald Trump denied on social media on Wednesday that he was seeking to force Iran’s leaders back to the negotiating table. (Ed note: If Israel should attack a Muslim country during their Ramadan, one would think that the world just came to an end.) (Read More)

The September Perfect Storm: Too Many Warning Lights Are Flashing At Once

September has barely begun, and already the warning lights are flashing. War is escalating in the Middle East, oil prices are surging, diesel costs are soaring, and government bond yields are reaching levels not seen in decades. At the same time, America is carrying approximately $40 trillion in federal debt, the war in Ukraine continues to strain Europe, and investors are increasingly questioning whether the artificial intelligence boom has created another enormous financial bubble.

Any one of these developments would deserve attention, but the real concern is that they are happening at the same time. September already has an infamous reputation on Wall Street, historically ranking as the weakest month of the year for the S&P 500. That certainly doesn't mean September 2026 will produce a crash; history doesn't operate according to a calendar. But this September is arriving with an unusually combustible collection of risks already in place.

War Meets Wall Stree

The most immediate danger is the rapidly escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran. On September 1, U.S. forces launched renewed strikes against Iranian targets following attacks against commercial shipping and American forces in the region, and Iran responded with missiles and drones directed toward U.S. positions. The Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of the confrontation, making this much more than another regional military exchange. A substantial portion of the world's petroleum supply normally moves through this narrow waterway, so any prolonged disruption immediately raises questions about global energy supplies. The Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of the confrontation, making this much more than another regional military exchange. A substantial portion of the world's petroleum supply normally moves through this narrow waterway, so any prolonged disruption immediately raises questions about global energy supplies.

The Bond Market Is Sending A Warning

America's $40 Trillion Problem

AI Is Adding Another Layer Of Risk

The Dominoes Are Getting Closer

September's Uncomfortable History

(Ed note: A somewhat long but very informative article from Prophecy News Watch, PNW.) (Read More)

Netanyahu at Gaza Yellow Line: ‘We are not withdrawing, we are staying’

Netanyahu visits IDF forces near Gaza’s Yellow Line, declares Israel will remain in place and vows to complete the disarmament of Hamas.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited a military installation near the Gaza Strip's Yellow Line on Wednesday morning. The Prime Minister was accompanied by IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Southern Command Chief Major General Yaniv Asor, and 99th (Bazak) Division Commander Brigadier General Elad Tzuri.

During the visit, Netanyahu was thoroughly briefed by the field commanders. The briefings focused on the IDF forces' operations in the Yellow Line sector, ongoing missions, and efforts to neutralize threats and protect the lives of soldiers and local communities. "We control the territory. You can see Ashkelon from here; you can see all of our communities in all directions: Sderot, Netivot, and the kibbutzes. We are not withdrawing. We are staying on this line," the Prime Minister declared.

He added, "We control 60% of the Gaza Strip, and there is more to come, because we are eliminating the terrorists who threaten us. We are doing so day in and day out. Yesterday we took the head of Hamas's general security service. We will certainly learn some things. But we are doing everything to reach our goal: disarming Hamas and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip. Gaza will never be a threat to Israel. This goal has effectively been reached, and there is still work to be done, and we will complete it." (Source)

Trump’s ultimatum and the Red Sea: Why Iran cannot surrender

Certain leaders, certain regimes, and certain civilizations choose destruction over surrender - even when every rational calculation screams otherwise.

When a Leader Stops Choosing: From Pharaoh to Tehran 

How does the most sophisticated military force of the ancient world - the army of Egypt, the greatest empire on earth - march deliberately into a split sea and drown? Think about what had just happened. Ten plagues had systematically dismantled Egyptian civilization. The Nile turned to blood. Crops were destroyed. Livestock died. And just days before that final march, death had visited every Egyptian household in a single night - the firstborn of every family, from Pharaoh's palace to the lowest servant. Egypt was on its knees.

And yet - Pharaoh's army charged into the parted waters. Willingly. With full force. Where was their free will? Where was the most basic human instinct - survival? The answer the biblical text offers is not mystical. It is architectural. And it turns out to be one of the most precise frameworks ever written for understanding why certain leaders, certain regimes, and certain civilizations choose destruction over surrender - even when every rational calculation screams otherwise.

Free Will Is Not a Permanent Asset. It Is a Structure.

Here is the theological problem that most readers quietly skip over: the Bible states explicitly that God hardened Pharaoh's heart. Which raises an uncomfortable question - if God himself prevented Pharaoh from releasing the Israelites, how is Pharaoh responsible? Where is the justice? Where is free choice?

The traditional answer reframes the entire question. In the first five plagues, the text is precise: "Pharaoh hardened his own heart." He was not coerced. He chose, repeatedly, to dig in. But each choice added another layer to his internal architecture - until the architecture became a prison. Only later, when the plagues exceeded anything humanly bearable, did God "harden his heart" - not as punishment, but to prevent a false surrender. A capitulation born purely from pain, with no genuine internal shift, would have left the toxic infrastructure intact - and produced the next enslavement under a different name. The message is not mystical. It is structural: there is a point of no return. Beyond it, a leader does not choose - he operates from within a vessel he himself constructed, brick by brick, until its walls closed around him from the inside.

1945: When History Repeated the Bible

In the spring of 1945, every German officer with functioning reason knew the answer. The war was over. The Soviets stood on the banks of the Oder. The Luftwaffe was gone. German cities were ash. And yet - Hitler did not surrender. More than that: in those final months, Germany actually accelerated the deportation of Jews to extermination camps - prioritizing those trains over ammunition supply to the front.

Military logic had surrendered to the logic of an ideological structure that could no longer be stopped from within. In March 1945, Hitler issued the Nero Decree - ordering the total destruction of Germany's own infrastructure rather than let it fall to the Allies. Burn the house down so no one else can live in it. This is the architecture of institutional self-destruction. (Read More)

Closer To Nuclear War: Russia Pledges Support For Iran While It Threatens The UK, Germany And The Entire Ukrainian Power Grid

We have never been closer to nuclear war than we are right now. The Russians are absolutely furious that NATO countries have been providing many of the long-range missiles and long-range drones that have been raining down on their major cities night after night. They are publicly threatening the UK and Germany, and I believe that we should be taking those threats very seriously. Meanwhile, the fact that the Russians are openly aiding Iran’s war effort is deeply upsetting the Trump administration. At this stage, the Russians are not even trying to hide it. Both sides just continue to push the envelope, and that has brought us dangerously close to a shooting war with Russia. Of course once a shooting war with Russia starts, a single wrong. Once again last night, long-range Ukrainian drones struck an important energy facility deep inside Russian territory…

Vladimir Putin has vowed revenge after Ukraine humiliated the Russian dictator with yet another drone attack on a major oil hub. A barrage of long-range drones on Tuesday left the vast Ust-Luga fuel terminal in flames. The terminal, on the Baltic Sea near St. Petersburg, can process 700,000 barrels of crude oil a day.

The Russians have lost all patience and they have decided that there is no way that they are going to put up with this any longer. Yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin openly acknowledged that massive strikes on Ukraine’s power grid are coming…

Putin told reporters on Tuesday he had ordered his military to prepare and launch large-scale strikes against Ukrainian energy facilities. “They battered our people, and they will get a response,” Putin warned, in what amounted to a public admission that Ukraine’s attacks are inflicting real damage on his country.

If that doesn’t work, Putin is prepared to escalate matters even more. In addition, Russian officials have been suggesting that there could be military strikes on British military facilities in the UK since the UK has been providing Ukraine with long-range missiles and long-range drones. When asked about the potential for direct strikes in the UK by the press, Putin did not deny that this is on the table…

“Are there British military facilities in Ukraine?” the Kremlin leader asked.

When a journalist clarified that the question was hypothetical, Putin replied: “If there are, then definitely [they will become targets – ed.].”Asked whether UK defence industry facilities located on British territory could become military targets, Putin replied: “That’s a secret, a military secret.” There is video footage of this exchange, and it is quite alarming. Because if Russia conducts strikes on British territory, we will be at war with Russia. (Ed note: Russia's newer intermediate range hypersonic ballistic missile, the Oreshnik is said to reach speeds exceeding Mach 10, roughly 7,600 to 8,000 mph.)   (Read More)

Trump: Not Forcing Iran to Negotiate

A day after extensive strikes in southern Iran, the U.S. president declared he doesn't care if Tehran signs a deal, contradicting earlier statements from his Treasury Secretary. U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the ongoing escalation with Iran on Wednesday night, stating that he is not attempting to bring Tehran back to the negotiating table. His declaration contradicts recent remarks by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who said last week that returning Iran to negotiations was the goal of economic pressure on the Islamic Republic.

"Contrary to what is being reported in ABC Fake News, I am NOT trying to force Iran back to the negotiating table," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "I don't care if they sign a deal that would be meaningless to them." Trump went on to say that he prefers the current situation, claiming the U.S. has "almost complete control of the Strait of Hormuz" while Iran's economy is "collapsing completely." He added that Iranian leaders are "only delaying the inevitable," and concluded by asking: "When will the Iranian people rise up and fight?"

On Tuesday evening, Trump threatened to continue attacks if Iran responds to American strikes on targets near the Strait of Hormuz. "If the failed nation of Iran responds to this very justified attack, it will be attacked again, and this time with much harder and higher force," he warned. "But even that won't be the biggest attack of all. The greatest attack is still waiting at the door, and when it's finished, very little will remain of the Islamic Republic of Iran!" (Ed note: "Rise up and fight? When will Trump stop with the "One more last chance to negotiate?" What chance has fists against guns? Come on, Trump!) (Source)

CENTCOM begins wave of strikes on Iran in retaliation for targeting of US troops in region

Iran will respond to the US' newest wave of strikes with an attack "several times larger," the semi-official Tasnim news outlet reported on Tuesday night, citing a senior Iranian military source.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it began a wave of strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran on Tuesday. According to CENTCOM, the strikes are being carried out in retaliation for Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the recent attack on US troops stationed in the region. Iranian state media reported that several explosions were heard in the cities of Bandar Abbas, Ahvaz, and Sirik.

Following the strikes, electrical power to several parts of the Hormozgan province was lost, Iranian state media IRIB reported. Power has been restored to Qeshm county in Hormozgan, the area's governor announced on Wednesday morning. IRIB added that a US airstrike on Sirik hit a wedding, killing four and injuring 35. The US did not immediately respond to the allegations. Air defenses were also reportedly activated in eastern Tehran, Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency said.

US President Donald Trump later confirmed the strikes in a post to Truth Social, echoing CENTCOM's reasoning for the strikes. "The United States is, as we speak, striking Iranian Targets near the Strait of Hormuz," he wrote. "The strikes are large and powerful, and in retaliation for the Iranians’ failed attempt at adding sea mines to the Strait, which currently has no mines (They have been completely removed or detonated!), and the Iranians shooting eight missiles, all successfully knocked down, at our Military Base in Jordan."

Trump threatened Iran that, should it respond to the "very justified attack," it will be hit "again at a much harder and higher level, but it will not be the biggest attack of them all, that is waiting in the wings and, when it is over, there will be very little left of the Islamic Republic of Iran!" (Read More)

Report: Russia secretly helped Iran develop missiles designed to hit US carriers

A Financial Times report says Russia secretly helped Iran develop advanced missiles designed to strike US Navy aircraft carriers in the Middle East.

Russia has covertly assisted Iran with the development of advanced missile technology since 2023, according to a report published by the Financial Times on Tuesday. The cooperation, reportedly carried out under the codename C430L, was intended to help Tehran develop missiles capable of striking US Navy aircraft carriers deployed in the Middle East.

A central objective of the project was the development of a ramjet propulsion system that could enable Iranian missiles to travel at several times the speed of sound. Such missiles, particularly if flying at low altitude, would reduce the reaction time available to Western air defense systems and potentially increase the effectiveness of an attack.

According to the Financial Times investigation, transferring technology of this level would have required authorization from Russia’s highest political leadership. The arrangement may have formed part of a broader technology exchange between Moscow and Tehran: Iran has supported Russia’s drone program, while Russia has assisted Iran’s missile development, alongside their existing intelligence cooperation.

Documents obtained by the Financial Times indicate that preparations for the arrangement were already underway before the agreement was formally signed in November 2023, roughly one month after the October 7 attack. The investigation found that Russian assistance continued during the war with Iran in February and that the support provided substantial help to Tehran during its attacks on Gulf states. Moscow and Tehran have significantly expanded their military relationship in recent years, with both governments facing mounting pressure from Western countries over their regional activities and broader international alignments. (Read More)

Russia said helping Iran develop supersonic cruise missiles

Russian engineers have made multiple visits to Islamic Republic for project making ramjet engine needed to build high-speed anti-ship and land attack weapon, Financial Times reports.

Russia has been helping Iran develop supersonic cruise missiles, an advanced weapon that is harder to defend against than subsonic variants, the Financial Times reported Tuesday. According to the newspaper, the development program began in 2023 and, if successful, would give Tehran a significantly greater ability to attack US aircraft carriers and other vessels in the Middle East. The FT said its investigation was based on Russian correspondence, travel records and military patents, and described the program as “one of the most significant known transfers of strategic military technology from Moscow to Tehran.”

The project, codenamed “C430L,” was organized by Rosoboronexport, Russia’s state arms exporter, and also involved NPO Mashinostroyenia, a rocket design organization that is under US sanctions. Documents show that officials from both organizations traveled multiple times to Iran before the C430L project was formalized in November 2023, the FT reported.

The program continued into 2026, with June correspondence showing discussions on the next stage, though it is not clear if that has begun, the report said. Work was still happening when Iran came under attack from a joint US-Israel campaign this year. The war is still ongoing, though it has become focused on a US-Iran standoff over control of the vital Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has tried to choke off by attacking shipping.

The development program is reportedly focused on a ramjet propulsion system that would allow a cruise missile to fly at multiple times the speed of sound. Military experts assessed that the weapon would most likely be used to hit ships and some land targets. Some of Russia’s top experts in the field were involved in the Iranian program, the FT said, and its engineers analyzed data from an Iranian ramjet engine system. (Read More)

Iran Fires Missile at U.S. F-35 Over Hormuz

Pentagon alarmed after Iranian air defense battery targeted American F-35 stealth aircraft escorting commercial vessels through strategic waterway, prompting new U.S. strike plan. An Iranian air defense battery fired a surface-to-air missile at a U.S. F-35 stealth fighter jet over the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report first published by Axios. The incident occurred while the advanced American warplane was providing air cover for oil tankers and commercial vessels transiting the strategic waterway.

While the missile did not come close enough to pose a direct threat or cause damage, and the incident ended without casualties, Washington was shocked that Tehran targeted one of America's most advanced military asset. Defense officials view the episode as an unprecedented escalation in the ongoing maritime confrontation in the Persian Gulf, signaling Iran's willingness to raise the stakes dramatically.

Aviation and defense experts caution that firing a missile does not necessarily mean Iran achieved full radar lock on the stealth aircraft. In modern combat, missiles are launched at stealth platforms through several methods: "blind" or statistical firing toward an approximate area where activity has been detected; use of passive systems and thermal or optical sensors that don't emit radar waves and therefore evade the aircraft's warning systems; or basic detection using low-frequency radars that can indicate a general presence in the sky without the precision needed for accurate missile guidance.

Washington has clearly identified that despite severe setbacks in recent months, Tehran is actively working to restore its radar arrays and coastal missile systems around shipping lanes. In response, U.S. Central Command, with full backing from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, developed a new operational plan dubbed "mowing the grass." The concept calls for periodic, limited strikes against Iranian targets in the strait, destroying military systems each time they are reestablished. While the White House initially hesitated over fears of broader escalation, events on the ground moved faster. (Read More)

Hamas’s worst fear takes shape in Gaza City - analysis

Israel’s daring capture of Hamas’s internal security chief, reportedly aided by anti-Hamas militias, exposes a humiliating vulnerability and the growing threat of revolt from within.

The daring operation in Gaza City on Tuesday morning, in which IDF and Shin Bet special forces captured Hamas’s Internal Security chief in broad daylight and took him to Israel for interrogation, is a humiliating security failure for Hamas. Israeli forces got to Mueen Al-Arabid at his Gaza City hideout, and apprehended him rather than kill him, despite his reported injuries sustained during the exchange of fire between his bodyguards and Israeli troops.

He is currently receiving medical treatment in Israel. But Israel didn’t pull this off by itself. What unfolded in Al Katibeh, west of Gaza City, was a rare — but not first of its kind — cooperation between IDF southern command and anti-Hamas militias. By the way, among Al-Arabid’s many responsibilities as head of Hamas internal security is to monitor and target anti-Hamas militias operating in Gaza. He’s also in charge of preventing such Israeli operations inside the Strip, adding insult to injury.

This is the scenario Hamas fears most. Like the IRGC in Iran, they feel they can sustain Israeli bombardment, regardless of the damage it may cause. It’s the internal uprising that really has them spooked. In the slow and uncertain implementation of Gaza’s Board of Peace plan to disarm Hamas, Israel will have to maintain vigilant monitoring of Hamas’s activity. And what better way to achieve that than by having more boots on the ground, a real lay of the land, and a shared loathing to Hamas. (Source)

Hamas Response After Gaza Commander Abducted

The terror group's first reaction to Israel's daring operation calls on the international community to condemn the raid, a far cry from its past threats of rocket fire. Hamas released a subdued response Tuesday to Israel's dramatic capture of Mu'in al-Arabid, the organization's Head of General Security Apparatus, marking a stark contrast to the group's typical bellicose rhetoric following Israeli operations.

Hamas official Ismail Al-Thawabta, director of the Hamas-run Gaza government media office, said an Israeli special force had tried to carry out an operation in Gaza City before being detected, and that Israel then launched heavy airstrikes, killing and wounding several people. Rather than threatening military reprisals or rocket fire, responses that have typically followed Israeli military actions, Hamas's initial statements focused on condemning the operation and calling for international intervention.

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the IDF had successfully captured a senior Hamas terrorist while carrying out strikes on several targets in the Gaza Strip in response to threats against Israeli forces, stating: "A short time ago, a senior Hamas terrorist was arrested, and this is our policy: We do not wait for threats. Instead, we pursue Hamas terrorists, thwart them, and destroy their terrorist infrastructure."

The capture of al-Arabid, who oversees Hamas's internal intelligence and security operations, represents a significant intelligence windfall for Israel. The operation ended with the arrest of a senior Hamas figure, which could shed light on the organization's covert activities and its methods of operation in the Gaza Strip. The raid also highlights the growing effectiveness of Israeli-backed Palestinian militias operating in Gaza. Reports indicate that over the past year, members of various militias have carried out operations that directly damaged Hamas's military capabilities in the Gaza Strip. Hamas's inability to mount a strong response signals their weakened operational capacity and internal instability. (Source)

Israeli Navy Sixth Submarine INS Drakon Departs German Shipyard For Home Base

The Israeli Navy's newest submarine, INS Drakon, has departed the TKMS shipyard in Kiel, Germany, beginning a 3,300-nautical-mile voyage to join the fleet at Haifa Naval Base. The Israeli Navy's sixth submarine, INS Drakon, has departed Germany to begin its journey home, marking a significant expansion of Israel's long-range strategic power. The vessel raised the Israeli flag during a departure ceremony at the Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems shipyard in Kiel before setting sail on a 3,300-nautical-mile voyage to Haifa Naval Base.

A senior Defense Ministry official described the 73-meter vessel as "the most advanced and complex weapon system in the IDF," highlighting its expanded capabilities. INS Drakon serves as the third and final submarine in Israel's Dolphin air-independent propulsion series, joining sister vessels INS Tanin and INS Rahav. The submarine utilizes fuel-cell technology to generate power without surface air, allowing the vessel to remain submerged for weeks while minimizing detection risks. The IDF confirmed that the platform delivers expanded operational range, increased endurance, and added mission flexibility across multiple combat arenas.

Israeli Navy Commander Vice Admiral Eyal Harel emphasized the strategic importance of the platform during recent proceedings, stating that the new submarines "will bring more advanced capabilities, greater operational range, longer endurance on missions and significant operational power". Harel noted that crew members will operate "covertly, in the dark and in silence, far from home," bearing responsibility for critical decisions during classified assignments. Heavy security measures protected the vessel during its initial departure through the Kiel Canal. German security forces deployed police officers, patrol boats, armored vehicles, and aerial surveillance units to guard the passage against potential air or surface threats.

Military analysts note that the unusually large sail structure on Drakon may house specialized equipment, vertical missile-launching mechanisms, or automated systems. Defense officials have kept internal modifications classified, confirming only that the submarine incorporates unique military technologies. (Read More)

America Is Building a Surveillance State Like China's

"If there are Flock cameras in your city, they are tracking, logging and sharing your movements without a warrant," warns the ACLU.

 One of the most prescient lines from George Orwell's 1984 the 1949 dystopian classic about Big Brother, regards that fictional society's endless surveillance: "You had to live—did live, from habit that became instinct—in the assumption that every sound you made was overheard, and, except in darkness, every movement scrutinized." Modern Americans' instinct is to post their every thought and photo on social media, but we still should be wary of the way new technologies track and monitor us throughout our day. (Read More)

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Brad Myers comments:

The world is quickly moving toward a future where a totalitarian world government can use AI technology to track and monitor every person on the planet, including all buying and selling transactions. There will be virtually nowhere to hide. That is why we are hearing more and more about flock cameras, automated license plate readers, drones, facial recognition, digital IDs,biometric identification, etc. (Daniel 7:23; Revelation 13:7–17).

 

Trump declares Iran ‘officially a failed nation,’ says US will respond to strikes on Jordan

In reference to the killing of anti-regime protestors, Trump claimed that over 100,000 have been killed and asserted that the regime in Tehran must be tried for war crimes.

US President Donald Trump claimed that “Iran is officially a Failed Nation” in a Monday post on Truth Social, the day after the US struck Iranian military assets for the first time in weeks. “They have no Navy, they have no Air Force, they have no currency, they are not paying their soldiers or police, Inflation is at 300%, and their leadership is in total disarray and incapable of properly representing the country,” Trump added. He continued to claim that the only thing Tehran still has is “fake news from the USA,” a willingness to kill anti-regime protestors, and “a good line of b******t.”

In reference to the killing of anti-regime protestors, Trump claimed that over 100,000 have been killed and asserted that the regime in Tehran must be tried for war crimes. Also on Monday, Trump said that the US will respond to Iran’s overnight missile attack against American military assets in Jordan, telling Fox News reporter Trey Yingst during a phone call that the US is “going to hit them hard.”

He confirmed to Yingst that all but one of the missiles were intercepted by US air defense systems, and the one unintercepted missile was allowed to pass through Jordanian airspace after it was determined that it would not hit anything significant. Tehran launched the strikes after the US struck two launchers on Iran’s Larak Island that were seen preparing to fire towards the Strait of Hormuz. (Read More)

Iran court sentences 10 protesters to death in Isfahan

A Revolutionary Court in Isfahan has sentenced 10 protesters to death and six others to prison terms of up to 25 years over the nationwide demonstrations in the central Iranian city, according to an activist-run Telegram news channel. Khabaraneha, run by Iranian political activist Mehdi Mahmoudian, said Branch 1 of the Isfahan Revolutionary Court issued the initial verdicts against 16 people detained in connection with the protests that began in late December 2025. Those sentenced to death are Taraneh Rahimi, Navid Elyasi, Mehrdad Boeri, Abolfazl Dadgostar, Armin Gholami, Mehdi Mansouri, Ahmadreza Saeedi, Mohammadmehdi Asadi, Parsa Jafari and Mehdi Jafari, also known as Mehdi Khosravi. Romina Rahimi and Milad Boeri were each sentenced to 25 years in prison, while Hamed Mehralian received a 15-year term. Setayesh Saedi, Sajjad Abedi and Ali Boeri were each sentenced to five years, Khabaraneha reported.

n addition, all 16 defendants were sentenced to five years for “assembly and collusion,” five years for “incitement” and one year for “propaganda against the establishment,” according to the report. The case has become known as the “Isfahan Shohada Square” case and stems from protests in the area during the January uprising. Khabaraneha said one of the female defendants was assaulted while in detention and filed a complaint over the incident, but that the court issued its verdict without examining the complaint.

Ahmadreza Saeedi also told judges during the trial that he had been tortured during interrogation, the channel reported. Khabaraneha said there had previously been reports of restrictions on lawyers’ access to the case file and of defendants being tortured to extract confessions. Radio Farda reported in July that the case was connected to the deaths of Abbas Kamrani, a 37-year-old Revolutionary Guards colonel, and another person described in case documents as “homeless.” It said the 16 defendants mostly worked around Shohada Street in Isfahan.

Exiled prince urges international action

The office of Iran’s exiled prince Reza Pahlavi condemned the verdicts on Sunday, calling them “brutal and unjust” and saying they reflected an intensifying crackdown by the Islamic Republic. Pahlavi’s communications office alleged that defendants had been denied legal representation and subjected to severe torture, including sexual violence against female detainees, to extract forced confessions. “The world cannot stay silent in the face of these atrocities,” the office said.  ()Ed note: Have you ever noticed how those benevolent Ayatollah's just love to hang their citizens in public?)         (Read More)

Trump Weighs New Iran Military Action

Senior Pentagon officials presented updated operational plans to the president as tensions escalate following weeks of relative calm between Washington and Tehran. The White House is in the midst of intensive security deliberations as President Donald Trump considers fresh military action against Iran, according to sources close to the administration.

Following a period of nighttime attacks, tit-for-tat strikes, and combative social media statements, senior Pentagon officials have presented the president with new operational plans for potential military strikes against the Islamic Republic. Multiple sources familiar with White House discussions report that Pentagon leadership arrived at the White House to brief Trump on updated military options, with the president now weighing what insiders are describing as a "submission operation" aimed at the Iranian regime.

The developments come after a significant rise in tensions between the two countries following nearly a month of relative de-escalation. Earlier in the day, Vice President J.D. Vance indicated that Trump is attempting to signal to Iran that it must change its behavior or face severe consequences, a message both the president and vice president appear to be reinforcing. According to the reports, the White House is considering strikes that would completely eliminate Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, particularly following an incident overnight in which Iran attempted to launch mine-dispersing missiles into the waterway. (Source)

Trump vows response to Iranian strike on US troops in Jordan as tensions ratchet up

US President Donald Trump on Monday vowed a response to Iran’s overnight strikes on US forces in Jordan, as tensions again ramped up between the sides after a month-long lull in fighting. Following six months of war, the foes remain at an impasse, with Iran keeping the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed and the US persisting with a naval counter-blockade of Iran and threatening to enact crippling sanctions. “We’re going to hit them hard,” Trump told Fox News, hours after posting AI footage of an attack on Iran’s Kharg Island, which US Vice President JD Vance told reporters later Monday was simply “a message to the Iranians,” and not an indication of US attack plans.

“There will be a response,” Trump assured the outlet, adding that almost all of the missiles launched by Iran were intercepted. Iran launched the missiles at a US base in Jordan late Sunday night in retaliation for the US striking Iranian military’s assets, which the US says were preparing to drop mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran said the US strikes killed two people and wounded several more.

Iran also launched several missiles at the United Arab Emirates overnight, and continued its fire Monday, with the UAE saying that it intercepted an Iranian drone over its waters. There were no reports of damage. “This dangerous escalation constitutes a blatant violation of the UAE’s sovereignty, security, and stability, and a direct threat to the safety of its citizens and residents,” the UAE Foreign Ministry said. The Gulf nation later issued a second statement denying a claim by the Iranian army that the Al Minhad Air Base in Dubai had been targeted, saying it was false. (Read More)

Khamenei calls US, Israel ‘sworn enemies’ of Muslim unity

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Sunday called the United States and Israel the “sworn enemies” of Muslim unity, accusing both countries of hostility toward the broader Muslim world. “The criminal rulers of the U.S. and the illegitimate Zionist regime are the sworn enemies of this unity and friendship,” Khamenei said in a message marking Islamic Unity Week. He added that even rulers of Muslim countries considered allies of Washington and Jerusalem were not exempt from what he described as their hostility. Khamenei also argued that greater Muslim unity would have strengthened the Palestinians, asking whether they would have been left “so defenseless” if Muslims had acted as “a single, united hand.”

Meanwhile, the United States has gained the upper hand in the battle for the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. officials told Axios on Friday, as the White House separately said in a press release that American forces had reopened international shipping lanes and cut off Iranian oil exports. “That sucker is open. The Iranian response is very mild. They don’t want us to go back at them. That’s the whole ball game. The rest doesn’t matter,” President Donald Trump told Axios reporter Barak Ravid, who wrote that the U.S. officials said “they’ve turned the tide in the strait and believe it could be a watershed moment in the war that brings not only gradual relief to the world economy, but also a better deal with Iran.”

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Adm. Brad Cooper said in a video posted overnight Thursday that “we have successfully cleared sea mines in the strait’s international shipping lanes that were laid months ago by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Internationally recognized transit routes in the strait are free of Iranian sea mines thanks to the incredible work of the U.S. military.” (Read More)

Turkish FM calls Netanyahu 'enemy of humanity,' claims Mecca agreement not directed at any country

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claimed on Monday that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by his country with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan was not directed towards any country, while also saying that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was "an enemy of security and humanity." He also claimed that Netanyahu had "committed the crime of genocide” and urged the international community to “fight against the Netanyahu threat.” "The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement is not directed against a specific country," Fidan said, adding that its member states are considering establishing a "reciprocal alliance that is capable of solving problems and is open to expansion."

"The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement is based on the principle of defense and complements the NATOalliance," he continued. Fidan asserted that the pact will lead to the emergence of greater regional stability and a decrease in uncertainty. Fidan also said that a roadmap was being worked on for the process of other countries joining the pact.

Fidan spoke at a press conference after the first meeting of the committee established as part of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, which brought together Sunni Muslim US allies "concerned by regional conflict." The three countries signed the agreement on August 7 in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Islam's holy city. (Source)

Israel concerned over Sharaa's intentions in rebuilding Syria’s military, defense official says

Israel’s defense establishment is increasingly concerned about developments in Syria and the processes Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is leading as he seeks to rebuild the country, a senior defense official told Walla on Tuesday. The official said Sharaa remains deeply rooted in the ideology of his past as an extremist jihadist leader while simultaneously operating in a “super sophisticated” manner to advance his regime’s interests with the US, moderate Sunni Arab states, Europe, and other countries. “He knows how to speak to every audience and every person separately and adapt himself to the situation,” the senior official said.

Addressing Sharaa’s broader objective, he added that the Syrian president “Is working to expand the international legitimacy of his regime in order to distance himself from his past image and prepare the ground for countries and major corporations to invest in Syria, similar to Bashar Assad at the beginning of his rule. Therefore, stability in the country is critical for him.”

At the same time, the defense establishment’s concern stems primarily from Sharaa’s persistent efforts to rearm. The Syrian president wants to rehabilitate military bases and acquire weapons systems that could restrict the IDF’s freedom of operation, particularly that of the Israel Air Force. Among other things, he continues to allow elements hostile to Israel to establish themselves in Syrian territory under the banner of “cooperation” and “advising.”

For Sharaa, the issue goes beyond acquiring and deploying air-defense systems that could challenge Israeli aircraft. One of the developments causing the greatest concern is the effort to rebuild Syria’s ground forces in formations including companies, battalions, and brigades, with the next stage expected to include the establishment of divisions. (Ed note: Scary stuff. Always keep one eye on the state of Syria.) (Read More)

New scans push Turkey’s Noah’s Ark formation closer to proof

A boat-shaped formation in eastern Turkey has produced its most detailed underground readings in decades. Ground-penetrating radar equipment brought from the United States has detected multiple anomalies beneath the Durupinar formation in Ağrı province, including cavities and structures that intersect at right angles across several underground levels. Soil samples pulled from inside the formation have also shown carbon levels roughly 40 percent higher than samples taken outside it. Researchers say the combined data are pushing them toward answers that six decades of speculation have failed to produce.

The Sages treated the Genesis flood narrative as a record of real geography, not allegory, and the text itself supports that reading. After the water receded, “And the ark rested in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, upon the mountains of Ararat” (Genesis 8:4). Genesis continues with the same precision: “And the waters decreased continually until the tenth month; in the tenth month, on the first of the month, the tops of the mountains were seen” (Genesis 8:5). These verses give factual clues to the Biblical account, citing months, days, and a named mountain range. That level of specificity is precisely what has kept researchers returning to the region for over sixty years, and it is what now sends them underground with radar equipment rather than simply photographing a hillside from the air.

The current excavation, led by archaeology professor Cenk Atilla of Sivas Cumhuriyet University, began fieldwork on June 28, 2026, near the Doğubayazıt district. Around 20 researchers and students from five countries have produced three-dimensional models of the formation, recorded GPS coordinates, and mapped the site before moving into underground surveys with radar systems also used by the U.S. Air Force.“We tried to understand whether there are cavities, wood remains or other fragments underground that could have formed the shape of a ship,” Atilla told the Turkish newspaper Milliyet. (Ed note: It is indeed surprising that a Muslim Turkey would let archaeologists dig for Noah's Ark. Why? For the same reason that a Muslim Egypt doesn't let archaeologists look for Pharaoh's chariots in the Red Sea. It would prove that the Book of Genesis by Moses was accurate, correct and true. Whoops.) (Read More)

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Is IRAN Creating The ENEMIES Found In An Ancient BIBLE PROPHECY?

 

Dr. Bill Salus 

Iran is attacking it’s Arab neighbors across the Persian Gulf again in an attempt to get them to eliminate US military bases in their countries. This could soon backfire against Iran and turn these Arabs into the enemy forces prophesied in Jeremiah 49:37.

“I myself (The LORD) will go with Elam’s (SW Iran) enemies to shatter it. In my fierce anger, I will bring great disaster upon the people of Elam,” says the Lord. “Their enemies will chase them with the sword until I have destroyed them completely.” (Jeremiah 49:37, NLT; emphasis added)

Elam is located in SW Iran and is the primary location from which these Iranian attacks originate from. In addition Elam is the location of strategic targets identified below.

Isfahan: Iran’s largest nuclear research facility.

Natanz: Iran's primary enrichment facility.

Bushehr: One of Iran’s nuclear reactors.

Shiraz: Iran’s special weapons and missile development facility.

Some argue that Jeremiah's Elam prophecy was historically fulfilled at the time of the Babylonian Empire, however my article linked below refutes this possibility.

Has the Prophecy of Elam in Jeremiah 49:34-39 Been Historically Fulfilled?

IRGC vows response after US struck two Iranian launchers preparing to fire at Strait of Hormuz

"We will take retribution" against the US for striking Larak Island, a spokesperson for the IRGC told state broadcaster IRIB on Sunday evening, adding that Iran "will punish those responsible."

Iran launched missiles at US ships in the Strait of Hormuz early on Monday morning, Iranian state media Press TV reported. The US military struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces were seen preparing to fire towards the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, a US official told The Jerusalem Post, marking the first US strike on Iran in several weeks. According to Axios, the rockets were armed with sea mines.

IRGC-run media outlet Fars News reported that witnesses in the area heard the explosion. The IRGC spokesperson claimed the attack was born out of "desperation" from the US and Israel, state broadcaster IRIB reported on Sunday evening. "We will take retribution" against the US for striking Larak Island, the spoeksperson said, adding that Iran would "punish those responsible."

The IRGC said that the American attack had killed and injured several soldiers and civilians, but did not provide a precise casualty toll. "This action will be met with a response from the sons of Islamic Iran, and the US will face punishment," IRIBreported. The attack was "a strategic and fatal error by the Trump administration," the IRGC spokesperson said in a statement on X/Twitter. It "will shift the balance against its designers and entail heavy costs." (Read More)

Nearly all missiles reportedly intercepted as Iran targets US forces in Jordan

Iran is attacking US forces stationed in Jordan, Fox News reporter Trey Yingst says, citing a US source.

There has been no significant impact so far, the reporter’s X post says, adding that nearly all incoming missiles “have been intercepted at this point.” (Source)

Iran's Dual Crisis: Economy and Nuclear Arms

U.S. sanctions are strangling Iran's economy and causing humanitarian distress, but the regime refuses to budge. Expert Dr. Shai Har-Zvi analyzes the strategic crossroads facing Tehran: possible scenarios for civil unrest, why the regime clings to its nuclear program as existential insurance, and direct implications for Hezbollah and Israel.

...The consequences of American sanctions are clearly visible on Iranian streets and are driving an increasingly severe humanitarian crisis. According to the analysis presented, the economic distress has reached catastrophic proportions. Citizens are experiencing acute shortages of basic goods, cannot purchase medications or food, and there are even reports of extreme phenomena such as organ sales to survive.

...Despite this grim domestic reality, the Revolutionary Guards and the regime's leadership continue to display a rigid and stubborn line, showing no willingness to yield to American dictates. The central dilemma hovering over Tehran is the breaking point: whether and when public distress will translate into widespread popular uprising in the streets, similar to past events but with intensity that could threaten the regime's stability, or whether the cracks and despair will first seep into the ranks of the military and the regime's own security apparatus. Iran's leadership faces several strategic options for dealing with the crisis.

...One possibility is adopting a posture of "strategic waiting," attempting to weather the current period in hopes of future policy changes and easing of sanctions. Conversely, there exists a worrying scenario of deliberate escalation. Should the economic stranglehold tighten to an unbearable point for the regime, Tehran might choose to break the deadlock by creating regional confrontation. This course of action could include attacks on Persian Gulf states, a move designed to demonstrate to the international community and the United States the heavy price of cornering Iran, and to create counter-leverage that would force the West to retreat from sanctions. .

..Another critical issue discussed extensively is the disturbing progress of Iran's nuclear program. Despite this topic being somewhat pushed to the margins of media discourse recently, it remains an existential and central threat. Dr. Har-Zvi emphasized in the interview that Iran views developing nuclear weapons as its ultimate "insurance policy", the only guarantee ensuring the regime's survival against external overthrow attempts. This is a key lesson Tehran drew from its previous confrontations. In the Israeli context, he clarified that given current geopolitical realities, Israel's ability to launch a direct military campaign deep inside Iran to thwart the nuclear project is extremely limited, as long as it lacks full backing and explicit "green light" from the U.S. military. (Ed note: A very interesting and thought-provoking article from the JFeed staff. But it must be remembered that with the Islamic regime, this is not a poticial war, it's a religious war. Would you give up your religion? Paragraphs were taken out of context.)  (Read More)

Explosions heard in Jordan after Iran reportedly launches missiles at US targets

Explosions and interceptions reported in Jordan after Iran launches missiles at US targets, following an American strike on Larak Island.

Explosions were heard and interceptions were recorded in Jordan early Monday morning, following a launch attributed to Iran. The explosions came after Iranian media reported that missiles were launched from Iran towards US bases in the kingdom. A US source told Fox News that “nearly all incoming missiles have been intercepted at this point." The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the missile fire, announcing that it had targeted the US bases Al-Azraq and King Hussein in Jordan. According to the statement, the attacks were carried out using ballistic missiles. The Jordanian military announced that it had intercepted eight missiles that entered the country's airspace. 

On Sunday evening, the IRGC threatened retaliation following a US strike on Iranian military targets on Larak Island that reportedly killed two people and wounded two others. A US official confirmed to Axios that American forces carried out the strike to prevent Iranian forces from deploying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation marked the first known US strike inside Iran since late July, when President Donald Trump paused a two-week US military campaign in the strategic waterway.

"Earlier today US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz," a US official told Axios. The official added that US forces are "monitoring the area closely and remain prepared to protect the free flow of commerce" through the strait. Tasnim, an Iranian news agency affiliated with the IRGC, reported that the attack was carried out by a drone and that two people were killed and two others wounded.

In a statement quoted by Iran's IRNA news agency, the IRGC vowed retaliation, saying, "The terrorist enemy's aggression on Larak Island will be met with punishment for the aggressor." The IRGC further accused the United States and Israel of attempting to reassert their influence in the region. The American-Zionist adversary, once more acting out of frustration over its domestic challenges and waning influence in the region, aims to resurrect its malevolent presence and sway public perception. "In an act of aggression, it attacked Larak Island, resulting in the martyrdom and injury of several citizens." (Read More)