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Warning to US, Israel

The Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian armed forces has warned the US and Israel of much more crushing blows in the event of any new aggression against Iran. Major General Ali Abdollahi warned that any location posing a threat to the Islamic Republic’s existence would be targeted through asymmetric operations. He added Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in weapons production and emerged as a major manufacturer and exporter of strategic military equipment. Abdollahi also highlighted the strength of Iran’s missile and drone industries, noting that underground production facilities allow manufacturing to continue even under heavy bombardment. The top commander made the remarks in a message marking the 15th anniversary of the martyrdom of Major General Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, the father of Iran’s missile program. 

Iran Hormuz Strait control

The naval force of the Iranian Army says another tanker that was attempting to transit the Hormuz Strait via an unauthorized, unsafe route has caught fire after hitting sea mines. The Iranian Navy stressed that it maintains full surveillance and control over the eastern sector of the Strait of Hormuz. It added that safe passage through the Hormuz Strait requires coordination in advance with the Iranian armed forces and compliance with the country’s maritime regulations. This comes as the Islamic Republic has said that western parts of the Strait of Hormuz are in control of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps. Several offending oil tankers had caught fire in the waterway on Tuesday. 

Israel Gaza genocide

Israeli strikes continue across the Gaza Strip despite a ceasefire that was meant to put an end to the regime’s genocidal war. Three Palestinians were killed in attacks on Gaza City. Khan Yunis in the south has seen fresh deadly strikes as well. Israeli forces have also resumed demolitions, artillery shelling, and gunfire in several regions, including Beit Lahiya, Gaza City, and Khan Yunis. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, more than 1,600 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire took effect in October 2025.