❗️IRAN WAR ESCALATION: IRGC NAVY COMMANDER REPORTED ELIMINATED AS U.S. PREPARES STRIKE AND GROUND OPTIONS WHILE TEHRAN THREATENS REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND TIES CEASEFIRE TO LEBANON
⚠️ IRAN THREATENS REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE OVER REPORTED ISLAND THREAT: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf said intelligence indicates Iran’s enemies, backed by a regional country, are preparing to occupy one of Iran’s islands.
"Based on intelligence, Iran's enemies — backed by a regional country — are preparing to occupy one of our islands. All enemy movements are under surveillance. If any action is taken, the vital infrastructure of that regional country will be targeted without limits and subjected to relentless attacks".
🛡️ IRAN REINFORCES KHARG ISLAND AMID U.S. GROUND OPERATION CONCERNS: Iran has reinforced Kharg Island with additional troops, air defenses, and mines.
According to CNN, U.S. officials warn that a potential ground operation could face heavy casualties because of the island’s layered defenses and recent deployments of Iranian MANPADS and anti-armor mines.
♟️ PENTAGON PREPARES OPTIONS FOR A DECISIVE STRIKE ON IRAN: Axios reports that the Pentagon is preparing military options that could include ground forces and a large-scale bombing campaign.
The plans reportedly include ground operations deep inside Iranian territory to secure highly enriched uranium, with escalation possible if talks fail and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
🎯 IRGC NAVY COMMANDER REPORTED ELIMINATED IN BANDAR ABBAS STRIKE: An Israeli official told The Times of Israel that Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC Navy, was killed in a strike in Bandar Abbas.
Israeli officials also told The New York Times, "We targeted the commander of the IRGC Navy, Alireza Tangsiri, who was responsible for closing the Strait of Hormuz". There has been no comment from Iran or the IDF on the reported strike.
🔸 IRAN LINKS ANY CEASEFIRE TO A HALT IN STRIKES ON HEZBOLLAH: Reuters reports that Iran told mediators any ceasefire with the U.S. and Israel must also include stopping strikes on Hezbollah.
That would link an end to the war with a halt to the IDF offensive in Lebanon.
🔸 U.S. AND ISRAEL TEMPORARILY REMOVE TWO IRANIAN OFFICIALS FROM TARGET LISTS: The Wall Street Journal reports that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf were removed from target lists for up to four or five days as President Trump opens the door to possible negotiations.
A Pakistani official also told Reuters that Israel removed them from its target list following a request from Pakistan to the U.S.
🔸 IRAN SAYS MEDIATED MESSAGES DO NOT CONSTITUTE TALKS WITH WASHINGTON: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqhchi said there are no talks with the U.S.
"There are no talks with the U.S. The U.S. is sending messages through different mediators. Exchange of messages via mediators does not mean negotiation with the US".
🇮🇱 ISRAEL PREPARES FOR POSSIBLE U.S.-IRAN CEASEFIRE ANNOUNCEMENT: Israeli Channel 12 reports that Israel is preparing for the possibility President Trump could announce a ceasefire in Iran by next Saturday.
Israeli officials said, "The chances of reaching a detailed and precise agreement between Iran and the US are slim. However, the possibility of reaching a framework agreement is still feasible, and we need to prepare for it," while Reuters reports Israel wants any U.S.-Iranian agreement to preserve its option to launch preemptive strikes.
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