Eurasia Press & News
- Senior Iranian officials stressed Israel’s alleged ongoing failure in the ongoing campaign against Hezbollah and Hamas. The Supreme Leader of Iran declared that jihad in Lebanon, Gaza, and “Palestine” would lead to victory and that Israel is being defeated in the regional campaign.
- The Iranian vice president participated in the Arab-Islamic summit in Saudi Arabia. He stressed the need to establish an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon and criticized the failure of international institutions to stop Israel’s actions in the two battle zones.
- Senior Iranian officials participated in a conference commemorating Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Tehran. The senior officials paid tribute to Nasrallah and stressed Hezbollah’s ability to continue its campaign against Israel.
- Iraq’s national security advisor met in Tehran with senior Iranian government officials, including the IRGC commander and the Qods Force commander. The visit took place amid reports concerning Tehran’s intention to respond to the Israeli attack on Iran by launching a military attack on Israel from Iraqi territory.
- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq issued 25 claims of responsibility for attacks against targets in Israel. The Saraya Awliya al-Dam militia claimed responsibility for three more attacks. The IDF Spokesperson announced the interception of more than ten drones. Another drone fell in the Mitzpe Ramon area, with no casualties. Kata’ib Hezbollah claimed they had not been asked to assist in the Iranian response against Israel.
- The pro-Iranian militias continued their attacks against American bases in Syria. US forces responded with airstrikes against militia targets in eastern Syria.
- The Houthis claimed responsibility for two ballistic missile attacks against Israel. The IDF Spokesperson said the missiles were intercepted before penetrating Israeli territory.
- The Houthis claimed responsibility for attacks against an aircraft carrier and two American destroyers. The US Department of Defense confirmed the attempted attack. There were no casualties, and no damage was caused. The Americans attacked Houthi military targets in the Sana’a area.
