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Iranian armed forces retaliation
The Iranian Army says US bases in the region have been severely damaged in Iran’s retaliatory strikes, adding that some of those sites are not operational anymore. Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia added that almost all of US sites in Iraq’s Irbil were destroyed. He added that anti-Iran terrorist groups in Irbil have also been crippled as a result of the retaliatory strikes by Iran. Akraminia said the armed forces are prepared to resume operations against US assets at any time, until Washington realizes it cannot impose its will on Tehran. He added that the Army has more advanced drones with greater range and improved guidance systems that are ready for deployment. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, the general said the strategic waterway will return to normal only under Iranian arrangements, calling it a reality the United States must accept.
IRGC warning
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has detailed the extensive damage inflicted on key U-S military assets in the region since Washington resumed its aggression against Iran. IRGC Spokesman Brigadier General Mohsen Mohebi says the force destroyed 11 American fighter jets and helicopters on the ground in 15 days. The general said that’s in addition to 17 drones, an F-15 fighter jet and a tanker aircraft, which were werecked. Mohebbi added that radar command centers, satellite communication system and several patriot air defense systems were also taken out. Mohebbi also noted that IRGC strikes have killed at least 200 US service personnel and injured many more during the recent war. Meanwhile, the general warned, any country that supports the war on Iran would become a legitimate. He specifically referred to Britain for allowing US bombers to use its airports. Mohebbi also warned Israel that the regime will incur a heavy cost if it gets involved in the renewed US aggression.
Europe wildfires
More than 300,000 people have been forced to evacuate or take shelter in France and Spain as fast-moving wildfires race toward major cities. The flames have devoured fields, forests and homes in the two countries, and caused at least one death in Spain's Valencia area. The inferno is now inching toward the capital Madrid, where local officials say things are unlike anything they have seen before. French authorities separately say the flames are at the gates of the Bordeaux metropolitan area. Around 30 fires are burning at the same time across France. The flames, however, are yet to be contained even with the deployment of thousands of firefighters and firefighting airplanes and helicopters. The fires were triggered by an unusually-hot summer that has sent temperatures to record highs in most of Europe.
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