💥🇮🇱Israeli Strikes on Tehran: Earlier today, the Israeli Air Force (acting on IDF intelligence) launched a wave of strikes in the Iranian capital. The targets included naval cruise missile production sites and other military infrastructure. Reports indicate some residential areas in Tehran were also hit, with rescue operations currently underway.
Iranian Retaliation: In response to the strikes, Iran launched a new barrage of missiles toward southern Israel. Sirens have been active across multiple Israeli cities. Additionally, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for its 88th attack against U.S. and Israeli military bases in the Gulf region.
Strait of Hormuz: Iran has released a statement to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) suggesting that "non-hostile vessels" may transit the Strait of Hormuz if they follow security regulations. This follows previous threats to shut down the vital waterway entirely.
Diplomatic & Political Moves
U.S. 15-Point Peace Plan: President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. has sent a 15-point peace proposal to Tehran via mediators (reportedly facilitated by Pakistan). The plan is said to include the dismantling of Iran's nuclear program and a cessation of support for proxy groups like Hezbollah in exchange for a ceasefire.
Leadership Vacuum in Iran: The conflict reached a historic turning point earlier this month with the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an airstrike. Iran has since appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.
U.S. Troop Deployment: The Pentagon is reportedly preparing to deploy an additional brigade combat team from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East to bolster regional security.
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