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First Statement of Iran's New Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei: "Strait of Hormuz Must Remain Closed," Vows Revenge for "Martyrs"
In his first public statement since assuming leadership, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, outlined his stance on regional security following recent attacks.
He stated that the Strait of Hormuz “must remain closed” and pledged that Iran would not overlook retaliation for those killed in the incidents, particularly the “martyrs of Minab.”
Iranian State Media Claims U.S.-Owned Vessel Struck in Persian Gulf
Islamic Republic News Agency reported that early Thursday an American-owned vessel, “Safe Sia,” sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands, was struck in the northern Persian Gulf. According to the naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the ship was targeted after it ignored repeated warnings and failed to comply with orders.
IDF Claims: “Struck the ‘Taleghan’ Compound Used by Iran to Advance Nuclear Weapons Capabilities”
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed it struck the Taleghan compound, a site it said was used by the Iranian regime to advance nuclear weapons capabilities. IDF claimed the compound was used to develop advanced explosives and conduct sensitive experiments as part of the covert AMAD Project in the 2000s.
International Energy Agency Says 400 Million Barrels to Be Released Amid Oil Supply Crisis
International Energy Agency says the Middle East war is creating the largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets. As a result, IEA members have agreed to release 400 million barrels of emergency oil stocks to support market stability.
Iran Army Launches Drone Attacks Targeting Israeli Airbases, State Media Claims
According to Iranian media, Iran’s army launched drone attacks targeting the “Zionist regime’s” Palmahim and Ovda airbases as well as the headquarters of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet).
IDF Claims It Hit Hezbollah Headquarters & IRGC Air Force HQ in Beirut
Israel Defense Forces said it struck Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut’s Dahieh area, including intelligence facilities, a Radwan Force unit headquarters and other command centers.
Israel Defense Forces said 70 targets were struck, including “terrorist” infrastructure, weapons storage facilities, central headquarters, key “terrorists,” and a headquarter of the IRGC Air Force in Beirut, in a post on X.
Missile Hits Italian Base in Erbil, No Casualties: Italy's Ministry of Defence
A missile struck an Italian military base in Erbil, Iraq, overnight, according to information shared on X by the Italian Ministry of Defence.
According to Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, there were no casualties or injuries among Italian personnel.
“A missile struck our base in Erbil. There are no casualties or injuries among the Italian personnel. They are all well. I am constantly being updated by the Chief of Defence Staff and by the commander of the Italian Joint Operations Command (COVI),” Guido Crosetto said, “A missile struck our base in Erbil. There are no casualties or injuries among the Italian personnel. They are all well. I am constantly being updated by the Chief of Defence Staff and by the commander of the Italian Joint Operations Command (COVI),” Guido Crosetto said, as per a post shared on the X account (@MinisteroDifesa) of the Italian Ministry of Defence.
Iran Launches New Missile Attack Toward Israel
Iran Launches New Wave of Missiles Toward Israel: State Media
United States Central Command Says Iran Losing Air Capability “Day by Day”
United States Central Command claimed that the Iranian regime is “losing air capability day by day,” adding that U.S. forces are “not just defending against Iranian threats but methodically dismantling them.”