Iran says Israeli cities, US bases hit on 26th day of war
On the 26th day of the active conflict, the Iranian military released a statement detailing its military operations. According to their assertions, attacks were carried out targeting satellite installations within Israel and military bases in the region that host US personnel, including the Al Azraq Air Base in Jordan, Sheikh Isa Base in Bahrain, and the Ali Al Salem and Arifjan bases in Kuwait.
Furthermore, they claimed to have struck over 70 targets in Israel, specifically mentioning the cities of Haifa and Dimona, and asserted that a US F-18 aircraft was engaged in the airspace above Chabahar.
Additionally, they reported that US forces in Iraq's Erbil were targeted, and that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier had to change its position following a missile strike.
In response to these claims, CENTCOM stated that none of its fighter jets had sustained damage.
US increases troops in region to about 50,000 as it attempts coercive diplomacy
In recent days, there has been a marked increase in the rhetoric emanating from the United States. President Trump proclaimed that the US is achieving success in the war and maintaining control over Iran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a warning that severe repercussions would follow if Iran fails to comply with American demands.
Additionally, the United States has escalated its troop levels in the Middle East to approximately 50,000, having deployed an extra 2,500 Marines over the weekend, bringing the total number of Marines in the region to about 5,000.
Trump: Iranian leaders want deal ‘so badly’ but fearful of retaliation
During a gathering with House Republicans at a National Republican Congressional Committee dinner, President Trump remarked that Iranian leadership is keen to negotiate a settlement but feels immobilized by fears of possible reprisals, both internally and externally. He suggested that while negotiations are taking place, the Iranian leaders are hesitant to openly convey their interests.
Israel intercepts six rockets fired from Lebanon
According to Israel's Channel 12 broadcaster, six rockets were launched from Lebanese territory, prompting air raid alarms in central Israel. Fortunately, all of the incoming projectiles were intercepted successfully, resulting in no reported damage.
Share this story