US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

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Saraya Awliya al-Dam, a prominent faction of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, has taken credit for a series of coordinated assaults on US military installations within the country and beyond its borders. According to the group, their fighters have successfully executed 23 operations against US targets over the past 24 hours, with a notable surge in activity that included the deployment of multiple drones to carry out precision strikes.

Amid the protracted conflict between the US and Iran, the US government has reaffirmed its willingness to engage in diplomatic talks with Tehran. This stance comes as President Trump escalates his warnings to Iran, vowing to target the country’s civilian infrastructure. According to a US State Department spokesperson, who spoke with Al Jazeera, Trump had previously sought dialogue with Iran before the conflict escalated, but Iran’s alleged pursuit of a nuclear capability has been a major point of contention. The spokesperson emphasized that the president remains committed to achieving his objectives, while also leaving the door open for potential diplomatic negotiations.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps officials are asserting that recent aerial assaults have successfully targeted Israeli military installations and defense manufacturing facilities in Tel Aviv and Eilat, resulting in significant damage.

The Kuwaiti military has confirmed it is actively countering a series of missile and drone strikes, with its forces taking all necessary measures to protect the country.

Rumors are circulating about the sudden departure of the US Army chief of staff, with many questioning the timing of his exit.
A prevailing theory is that his association with the Biden administration, particularly his stint as a top aide to former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, may have contributed to his ousting.
It is believed that Hegseth, the driving force behind the change, deemed George unsuitable for the role due to concerns that he might not prioritize Trump’s agenda, which is at odds with the military’s non-partisan tradition.
As a result, it is speculated that the new appointment is intended to advance the president’s policy objectives, a move that could blur the lines between civilian and military leadership.

The Iranian government has vehemently denounced a double-strike on a bridge, labeling it a brazen act of terrorism. The second blast caught rescue workers and bridge personnel off guard, exacerbating the high number of casualties. Typically, after an initial strike, emergency responders and local workers converge on the scene to assist the wounded and clear debris. However, in this instance, the second explosion occurred during this critical phase, resulting in a devastating loss of life. Tehran views this atrocity as a reprehensible attempt to intimidate the Iranian people and undermine their resolve, particularly in the face of ongoing diplomatic negotiations.

In a recent announcement, Pentagon representative Sean Parnell has verified that General Randy George, the 41st chief of staff of the US Army, has retired from his position, effective immediately.

In a stern warning to perpetrators, Iraq’s Prime Minister al-Sudani has made it clear that his administration will leave no stone unturned in its pursuit of those responsible for attacks on critical national assets, diplomatic missions, and the abduction of foreign citizens.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps has made another unsubstantiated claim, stating that it had shot down an “enemy” fighter jet over Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, but the US military’s Central Command has refuted this assertion.
The US military confirmed that all of its fighter aircraft are currently accounted for, and it has previously seen similar false claims from the IRGC on at least half a dozen occasions.