🛡️ JORDAN INTERCEPTS EIGHT IRANIAN MISSILES: Jordan said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed eight Iranian missiles that entered its airspace, as explosions were reported in the kingdom. The IRGC said ballistic missiles and drones targeted technical facilities and fighter-jet positions at Jordan’s King Hussein and Al-Azraq air bases, claiming heavy damage.
⚓ IRGC WARNS SHIPPING AFTER SUPERTANKER HITS MINES: The IRGC Navy said an oil supertanker that had “violated regulations” struck two naval mines south of the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire onboard. It warned shipping companies against following what it described as U.S. military provocations, saying vessels that violate security regulations could face a similar fate.
✈️ IRAN CLAIMS DRONE ATTACK ON U.S.-HOSTING UAE BASE: The Iranian Armed Forces said dozens of drones were launched toward Al Minhad Air Base, targeting areas hosting U.S. forces and helicopters. The UAE Defense Ministry confirmed intercepting an Iranian drone over its territorial waters and said its forces remain on high readiness, with air defenses continuously monitoring the country’s airspace.
🇺🇸 TRUMP SIGNALS ESCALATION OPTION AGAINST IRAN: President Donald Trump has not issued a specific public response to Iran’s latest claimed UAE attack. Speaking to Fox News after reports of Iran’s missile attack on U.S.-linked bases in Jordan, Trump reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed a nuclear weapon, called it a “failing nation,” and said, “I don’t need a signature on a piece of paper.” He also argued that Iran’s attacks on Gulf states have alienated governments that had previously remained relatively neutral.
🎯 Trump subsequently posted AI-generated videos depicting Iran’s Kharg Island being destroyed, captioning one: “Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!!” Kharg is Iran’s principal oil-export hub and was deliberately spared during earlier U.S. strikes, with Trump previously linking its continued protection to freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The imagery therefore appears to signal that Iran’s critical oil infrastructure remains an option as Washington maintains military and economic pressure; it is not confirmation of a wider U.S. offensive.
🛰️ CHANNEL 13: ISRAEL TRAINED THOUSANDS OF KURDISH FIGHTERS FOR IRAN PLAN: Israel’s Channel 13 reported that thousands of Kurdish fighters were brought to Israel and trained for operational scenarios as part of a plan aimed at overthrowing the Iranian government. The operation was halted shortly after the latest war with Iran began, with an Israeli official saying that three days into the campaign, the White House sent Israel a message effectively instructing it to stop: “Three days after the campaign began, we received Don’t.”
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