Israeli FM @elicoh1: Spoke with French FM to coordinate measures to contain Iran’s nuclear program. Israel and France see eye to eye on danger of nuclear Iran. Only determined & coordinated action by West will lead to sanction that tighten the ring around neck of rule of terror in Tehran.
Pentagon says USS George HW Bush carrier was repositioned "as a precaution" due to "increased attacks from #IRGC affiliated groups targeting our service members across across the area...but it's still in the purview of EUCOM."
The U.S. discussed with its European and Israeli partners a proposal for an interim agreement with Iran that would include some sanctions relief in exchange for Tehran freezing parts of its nuclear program
1 year agoReports a second IRGC member Moqdad Mehghani who was injured in the Israeli attack on the Damascus region a few nights ago has died. IRGC officer and advisor Milad Heydari was the first confirmed Iranian death in this attack
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 30 km SE of Mohr, Iran
Pakistan says that "militants" from the Iranian side killed four Pakistani border guards
An IRGC advisor and officer, Milad Heydari, was killed in the alleged Israeli airstrike on Damascus last night, according to Iranian media
1 year agoSANA publishes images of Syrian air defenses engaging the alleged Israeli airstrike over Damascus
Fazıl Mustafa, Chairman of the Great Liberation Party in Azerbaijan, was injured in an armed attack
1 year agoAssassination attempt on Azerbaijani MP Fazil Mustafa at his residence in Baku city. The MP was shot multiple times and is known for his strong stance against the Iranian government. Lightly wounded
Netanyahu: "I'm taking a time out in the legislation of the judicial reform. I decided to suspend the vote on 2nd & 3rd reading of the legislation in the current Knesset session, in order to try & reach an understanding on the legislation in the next Knesset session"
Canada condemns the deadly drone attack against U.S. personnel in Syria and is deeply concerned by its Iranian origin. Our condolences go to the family of the U.S. contractor killed in the attack, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 39 km ESE of Dehlorān, Iran
An American official: at least one of our forces was injured as a result of the missile strikes on our base as a result of the targeting of a US military base in Deir-ez-Zor, eastern Syria
Iranian militias on alert in the towns of Al-Mayadeen and Al-Bukamal, east of Deir Ezzor, with the evacuation of the headquarters amid intense flights of the international coalition aircraft over the region
Biden: The United States does not seek conflict with Iran, but we are ready to strike hard to protect our citizens
Militant groups believed to be affiliated with Iran have launched another round of rockets targeting US forces near oil and gas fields known as Conoco near Deir Ezzor, US officials tell @NatashaBertrand @OrenCNN. The US is still assessing any damage or casualties
US President Biden: There was an attack on our forces in Syria yesterday by Iranian-backed groups, and I have been instructed to respond quickly
1 year agoRenewed missile strikes on the "American" base east of Deir Ezzor, with intense flight of US helicopters
U.S. officials are responding to reports that an American contractor was killed, and six others were injured after an Iranian drone strike. The Pentagon says they retaliated with airstrikes on key facilities used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
1 year agoSecDef Austin says US intel attributes the drone that killed the American & wounded others in Syria to be "of Iranian origin." 2 of the wounded were treated on site, while 3 additional service members & the U.S. contractor were medically evacuated to Iraq. Statement:
Local sources: Pro-Iranian militias bombed a base of US forces in the Al-Omar field, east of Deir-ez-Zor
1 year agoDeir Ezzor Theban: One of the missiles launched by the Iranian militias from their areas of control in Al-Mayadin towards the Al-Omar oil field fell in the house of Eid Al-Kairan in the town of Theban, east of Deir Ezzor.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 - 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran
Khamenei: The Quran contains points of wisdom on issues related to individuals and family life, on issues related to governance, and also concerning international relations. We must benefit from the Quran for all these issues
Khamenei: The Quran is a book for life, a book of wisdom, and a book of teachings. The Quran has lessons for all aspects of life. A person can find tens of fundamental points for one's life on each page of the Quran
Khamenei: The Quran has a beautiful appearance on the outside, and inside its meaning is deep
Khamenei: Listening to the Quran is necessary and is not just done for entertainment. Listening to the Quran prepares one to receive divine mercy, and it can acquaint people with divine mercy
Khamenei: On the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, the month in which the holy Quran was revealed, a luminous meeting for gaining affinity with the Quran was held with Imam Khamenei in attendance today (Thursday)
5.1 magnitude earthquake. 40 km from Qarnābād, Golestān, Iran
