⚠️ IRAN ATTACKS REGION AS HEZBOLLAH PREPARES FOR ESCALATION
⚓ CENTCOM SAYS IRAN TARGETED CIVILIAN SHIP CREWS: CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper said Iran deliberately attacked civilian crews aboard seven commercial vessels, causing nearly a dozen casualties during the previous week.
Despite the attacks, U.S. officials said the military coordinated the safe passage of approximately 300 ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
💰 U.S. WAR-COST ESTIMATES REACH UP TO $100 BILLION: The Pentagon has publicly estimated the cost of the war with Iran at approximately $30 billion.
Internal U.S. assessments place the total cost between $80 billion and $100 billion, according to NBC News.
⚠️ IRANIAN OFFICIAL THREATENS “HELL” IF NUCLEAR SITE IS STRUCK: Mehdi Mohammadi, a senior adviser to Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, threatened that the region would “turn to hell” if the United States strikes Pickaxe Mountain.
Mohammadi described the site as “the most fortified nuclear facility in the world” and claimed it is immune to attack.
⚠️ FORMER IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER CALLS FOR CAPTURING AMERICANS: Manouchehr Mottaki, a former Iranian foreign minister who now serves in parliament, proposed a ground assault against a U.S. military base in the region.
“My proposal is that we launch a ground attack on one of the US bases in the region, capture 100 Americans and bring them to Iran.”
‼️ HEZBOLLAH REPORTEDLY PREPARES ESCALATION PLAN: Regional political sources claim Hezbollah is preparing a plan for intensified attacks against Israel, including heavy strikes on northern communities, while awaiting a “green light” from Tehran, according to Aram News and N12.
Reported preparations include reinforcing forward positions north of the Litani River and covertly stockpiling logistical supplies for operatives at hidden front-line locations ahead of an anticipated “zero hour.”
The timing reportedly depends on the intensity of U.S. attacks against Iran or possible authorization for Israel to conduct deeper infrastructure strikes.
Hezbollah is reportedly continuing to align its tactical posture with directives from the Revolutionary Guard.
🕯️ INDIAN CREW MEMBER DIES AFTER COMMERCIAL-VESSEL ATTACK: An Indian national who went missing following an attack on the GFS Galaxy off Oman has died, his father-in-law said Wednesday.
The commercial vessel was carrying 11 Indian nationals when it was attacked.
🕯️ HAIFA MISSILE VICTIM DIES THREE MONTHS AFTER ATTACK: Michael Katz, 82, died from injuries sustained when an Iranian missile struck Haifa’s Shaagat Ha’Ari neighborhood three months ago.
Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav wrote: “Michael dedicated his life to the security of the State of Israel through his work at Rafael, and was injured in his home in a vile attack directed at civilians in the heart of Haifa.”
⚠️ HOUTHIS WARN COMMERCIAL AIRLINES AWAY FROM SAUDI AIRSPACE: The Houthi terrorist organization warned commercial airlines to avoid Saudi airspace until what it describes as Saudi Arabia’s “aerial blockade” is lifted.
The warning signals that missile attacks against Saudi airports could resume if the Houthis’ demands are not met.
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