Israel and the United States joint military campaign against Iran
A coordinated offensive by Israel and the United States targets strategic military sites across Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in regional tensions.
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U.S. Diplomat Criticizes Iraqi Parliament Members Over Anti-American Chants
Veteran U.S. diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad criticized Iraqi parliamentarians for chanting anti-American slogans, highlighting the United States’ role in Iraq’s post-2003 political transition following Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sharing a video on X, Khalilzad called out the “contradiction” of lawmakers who benefited from the U.S.-led overthrow of Saddam Hussein yet now adopt hostile stances toward Washington. His remarks underscore ongoing tensions over the presence of the International Coalition in Iraq and the broader political discourse around sovereignty, foreign influence, and historical memory, highlighting the complexities of U.S.-Iraq relations and domestic political rivalries within the Council of Representatives.
Iran executed a man identified as Ali Fahim after convicting him of acting on behalf of the United States and Israel during anti-government protests earlier this year, the judiciary said. Authorities described him as involved in “foreign-instigated riots” that began in December and escalated nationwide. Official figures put the death toll from the unrest at over 3,000, while a U.S.-based group reported more than 7,000 fatalities. The execution comes amid ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
Iran’s IRGC said its intelligence chief, Maj. Gen. Seyyed Majid Khademi, was killed in an attack it attributed to U.S. and Israeli involvement. The announcement comes amid escalating regional hostilities, including Israeli strikes in Tehran, Iranian missile attacks on Israel, and broader العسكري activity affecting Gulf states and Lebanon. Officials have issued warnings of further escalation, while oil prices rose in response to the ongoing conflicts.
Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref condemned a reported strike on Sharif University, calling it a “symbol of Trump’s madness and ignorance,” according to BBC Persian. He said the use of “bunker-buster bombs” showed a failure to understand that Iran’s scientific capabilities cannot be destroyed by military force.
Aref said parts of the university were hit and sustained damage. The claims could not be independently verified, and there was no immediate U.S. comment.
Parts of Sharif University were targeted by a missile attack last night, and the facility sustained damage.
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Five Airstrikes Target PMF Positions in Iraq's Saladin Province
Five airstrikes targeted PMF positions in Iraq’s Saladin Governorate within 24 hours, including a headquarters near Khurmatu, according to a security source. Additional strikes hit locations in Baiji and Haliwa Airport, while a missile aimed at Balad Airbase struck a civilian home, injuring five people. Similar attacks have recently targeted PMF units in Nineveh and Kirkuk. The incidents occur amid broader regional escalation involving U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian missile attacks on Israel and Gulf states.
Missile strikes targeted a gas regulator station and a residential area in Tehran, causing casualties and damage, according to Iranian officials. Concurrently, Iran launched missiles toward Haifa and Tel Aviv, with Israeli authorities reporting interceptions and multiple impact sites. Earlier bombardments affected several Iranian cities, including areas around Sharif University. Diplomatic efforts involving U.S., Iranian, and regional intermediaries continue, with discussions focusing on a potential 45-day ceasefire, though prospects for an immediate agreement remain uncertain.
Iran’s Fars News Agency reported on Monday that 15 vessels successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours, following authorization from Iranian authorities.
According to the agency, the ships were granted permission to transit the strategic waterway after coordinating with Iran, underscoring Tehran’s continued control over maritime access in the area.
The Israeli military announced on Monday that it has killed a senior official affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) at an oil-related facility in Tehran, describing the strike as a significant blow to Iran’s security apparatus.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday escalated tensions with Iran, posting on his Truth Social platform that “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran,” warning Tehran to “open the fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!” The statement underscores mounting frustration in Washington over Iran’s control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and comes amid a six-week-old conflict triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is a critical artery for global energy markets, with roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil passing through the passage.
Trump’s post frames a 48-hour ultimatum for Tehran to reopen the strait to international shipping or face potential U.S. strikes targeting critical infrastructure, including power plants and bridges.
Trump tells Fox News 'good chance' of deal with Iran on Monday
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he believes there is a "good chance" of making a deal with Iran on Monday, ahead of his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face heavy bombing.
"I think there is a good chance tomorrow, they are negotiating now," the president told a Fox News journalist.
"If they don't make a deal and fast, I'm considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil," he added.
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'Tuesday Will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day in Iran,' Says Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump posted a controversial warning on Truth Social, threatening military action against Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. In his post, Trump wrote:
“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!" adding, "or you’ll be living in Hell—JUST WATCH!”
The U.S. President’s post appeared to target Iran’s power plants and bridges, signaling potential escalation over the strategic waterway that handles roughly one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil.
Trump concluded his post with the words: “Praise be to Allah.”
