FARS: Fars News Agency, citing an intelligence source, reported that Iran is closely monitoring all US military movements in the region, both on the ground and in the air.

Iranian Officials Reject Threats and Warn of Consequences

FATEMEH MOHAJERANI: Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said threats to target Iranian infrastructure amount to threats against the lives of the Iranian people.

AMIR SAEED IRAVANI: Iran’s UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani responded to remarks by President Trump by saying that Iran does not yield to threats or intimidation.

EBRAHIM REZAEI: Ebrahim Rezaei said that in any future conflict, the area of Iranian territory could expand, without providing further details.

Qom Official Denies Air Defense Reports

QOM GOVERNORATE: The deputy governor of Qom dismissed reports circulating about air defense activity in the province during recent hours, describing them as unfounded rumors.

Israeli Media Reports Additional Security Incident

HADASHOT BAZMAN: The Israeli news website reported that a separate security-related incident, subject to military censorship, occurred in addition to the previously reported event in Zar’it.

Ali Fayyad Calls for National Understanding in Lebanon

ALI FAYYAD:

• Ali Fayyad told Al-Mayadeen that the resistance continues its confrontation with Israel and retains the capability to do so.
• Fayyad called on Lebanese authorities to pursue dialogue aimed at building a mutually agreed national vision that incorporates both the role of the resistance and Lebanon’s regional and international relationships.
• He warned that current policies risk pushing the country’s internal situation toward confrontation and said such an outcome should be avoided.

Israeli Airstrike Reported in Western Bekaa

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen reported that an Israeli airstrike targeted the Zlaya area in the western Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon.

ALI FAYYAD:

• Ali Fayyad told Al-Mayadeen that Lebanese authorities are seeking to take control of the country’s political landscape and alter Lebanon’s delicate internal balances.
• Fayyad argued that President Joseph Aoun came to power under American pressure and has made costly political choices domestically.
• He described Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem as the most representative political figure at the popular level in Lebanon.
• Fayyad also said Iran’s intervention in defense of the resistance and Beirut’s southern suburbs demonstrated what he described as the unity and integration of regional fronts.
• According to Fayyad, supporters of the resistance in the southern suburbs are increasingly coordinating with other resistance groups.

Iranian Lawmaker Warns US Casualties Higher Than Reported

EBRAHIM AZIZI:

• Ebrahim Azizi said the number of American casualties is already significantly higher than publicly acknowledged by President Trump and could increase further.
• Azizi added that Iran is not afraid of confrontation and would continue to face what he described as its adversaries.

Baghaei Accuses US of Targeting Civilian Infrastructure

ESMAIL BAGHAEI:

• Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei accused US forces of deliberately bombing civilian water infrastructure in Sirik, Hormozgan province.
• Baghaei said two water reservoirs were destroyed and claimed the facilities had supplied drinking water to more than 20,000 residents across 10 villages.
• He argued that the attacks targeted a vital lifeline for the Iranian population and said the United States should be held accountable for strikes on civilian infrastructure.

Israeli Strike Targets Majdal Zoun

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that an Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Majdal Zoun in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon.

MASOUD PEZESHKIAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said vital infrastructure represents the lifeblood of the population and that threats to target such facilities are not a sign of strength but rather an indication of weakness and confusion.

Israeli Strikes Continue in Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes attacked the town of Burj Qalawi in southern Lebanon.
• Israeli artillery also shelled the towns of Zlaya, Qalya, Dalafa, and Yahmar in the western Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon.

China Warns against Renewed Fighting with Iran

CHINA’S UN MISSION: China’s representative to the United Nations said a return to fighting involving Iran is in no one’s interest and warned that any new military action would further worsen regional instability.

Hamas Submits Response to Mediators’ Roadmap

PALESTINIAN RESISTANCE SOURCES: Senior sources in the Palestinian resistance told Al-Mayadeen that Hamas has submitted its response to the 15-point roadmap presented by mediators as part of ongoing negotiations.

A major Amnesty International report says Israel is forcibly displacing Palestinian Bedouin communities through a state-backed strategy aimed at annexing large parts of the occupied West Bank.

‘Erasing Anything Palestinian’: Amnesty Details Ethnic Cleansing of Bedouin Villages

AL-MAYADEEN:

• An Israeli airstrike targeted the road between Sahmar and Yahmar in the western Bekaa Valley for the third time.
• Al-Mayadeen also reported an Israeli strike on the road linking Sahmar and Yahmar in the Western Bekaa.
• In southern Lebanon, Israeli warplanes launched an airstrike targeting the town of Kfarman in the Nabatieh district.

Iran Says LNG Carriers Broke Naval Blockade

FARS: Fars News Agency reported that five LNG carriers conducting trade with Iran succeeded in breaking what it described as a US naval blockade.

Iranian Military Official Warns against Further Pressure

IRANIAN ARMED FORCES GENERAL STAFF: A spokesperson for the Iranian Armed Forces General Staff said Iran had delivered a powerful blow to President Trump and would not retreat in the face of what he described as the global hegemonic system.

Petro Denounces Racism at UN Security Council

GUSTAVO PETRO: Colombian President Gustavo Petro told the UN Security Council that white racism against immigrants constitutes a form of criminal Nazism.

Guterres Calls for Gaza Plan and Rejects West Bank Annexation

ANTÓNIO GUTERRES:

• UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for the implementation of the comprehensive Gaza plan and urged that humanitarian aid not be used as a bargaining tool.
• He also said threats to annex parts of the occupied West Bank have no legal legitimacy.

Drone Infiltration Alert in Northern Israel

ISRAELI ARMY: The Israeli military spokesperson said sirens were activated in the Shlomi area due to concerns over a hostile drone infiltration.

Clashes Reported in Jerusalem over Draft-Dodger Transfers

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: The newspaper reported clashes between protesters and police in Jerusalem over the transfer of draft evaders from Abu Kabir prison.

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ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: Israeli Army Radio reported that military censorship has authorized publication of information indicating that an Iranian missile struck a hangar inside Ramat David Airbase several days ago.

Hezbollah Reports Strike in Qantara

HEZBOLLAH: The Islamic Resistance said its fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers and military vehicles in the town of Qantara on Tuesday using what it described as a sophisticated missile.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue in Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli warplanes carried out attacks on the towns of Tayr Harfa and Srifa in southern Lebanon.

Qatari Delegation Arrives in Tehran

IRANIAN TV: Iranian television reported that a Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran for talks on bilateral relations and regional developments.

Egyptian Ambassador Links Regional Agreement to Lebanon

LEBANON: Following a meeting with the Lebanese parliament speaker, Egypt’s ambassador to Beirut said that reaching a settlement or agreement in Islamabad would have positive repercussions for Lebanon.

Lebanese Army Mourns Soldier Killed after Israeli Strike

LEBANESE ARMY: The Lebanese Army announced the death of a soldier who succumbed to wounds sustained in an Israeli airstrike in the Qaqaiyat al-Jisr area of the Nabatieh district.

Satellite imagery has revealed damage at Israel’s strategic Ramat David Airbase following recent Iranian missile attacks.

What Happened at Ramat David? Satellite Images Show Damage at Israeli Base

PALESTINE:

• A Palestinian boy was reportedly run over by Israeli forces in the town of Aqraba, east of Nablus.
• Reports said occupation forces prevented ambulance crews from reaching the injured child.

Erdogan Warns against Challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean

RECEP TAYYIP ERDOĞAN:

• Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said any infringement on Türkiye’s rights or those of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean would be met with a decisive and strong response.
• Erdogan also warned regional actors against being drawn into what he described as a “Zionist alliance,” saying no one should gamble with their future.

Hezbollah Announces Attack near Yahmar al-Shaqif

HEZBOLLAH: The Islamic Resistance said it targeted a gathering of Israeli military vehicles and soldiers in the vicinity of Yahmar al-Shaqif with successive waves of rocket and artillery fire.

Casualty Reported in Israeli Strike on Sidon

AL-MAYADEEN: Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that at least one person was killed in the Israeli attack on the southern Lebanese city of Sidon.

A cargo vessel traded fire with armed men near Yemen while a separate tanker fire off Oman left casualties and missing crew.

Gunfire, Fire and Missing Crew: Two Maritime Incidents Reported off Yemen and Oman

Iranian officials said Wednesday that the country’s latest retaliatory operation against US military assets achieved significant results, with missiles and drones successfully striking 70 percent of designated targets.

Iran Says 70% of Targets Were Hit as Tehran Unveils New Deterrence Equation

GAZA HEALTH MINISTRY: The ministry reported that three Palestinians were killed and five others wounded during the past 24 hours in the Gaza Strip.

Erdogan: Israel Continues Operations in Lebanon

RECEP TAYYIP ERDOĞAN: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Israel continues its military operations in Lebanon and refuses to withdraw despite warnings from regional countries.

Pezeshkian: Iran Will Not Submit to Threats

MASOUD PEZESHKIAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said during a ceremony commemorating the late Ali Khamenei that Iran will never submit to threats.

Iran Praises Armed Forces’ Response

ESMAIL BAGHAEI: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the events of the previous night demonstrated that Iran’s armed forces will not hesitate to defend the country.

He added that the military has proven its readiness to respond decisively whenever necessary.

Clashes Reported near Ramallah over Settlement Outpost

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Clashes erupted in the village of Deir Abu Mash’al near Ramallah as residents confronted Israeli forces and settlers during attempts to establish a new settlement outpost in the area.

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Why Iran’s Retaliation for Israel’s Attack on Beirut is a Regional Game Changer

HEZBOLLAH: Islamic Resistance said it targeted a gathering of Israeli military vehicles and soldiers on the southeastern outskirts of Yahmar al-Shaqif using what it described as high-quality missiles.

China Calls for De-Escalation

CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY: China expressed deep concern over developments in the Middle East conflict and called on all parties to work toward de-escalation.

Israeli Media: Iran Reshaping Regional Deterrence

HAARETZ:

• Haaretz, citing a senior security source, reported that Iran is succeeding in establishing a new equation in which any military action in Lebanon is treated as part of a broader regional confrontation.
• The newspaper also quoted an Israeli military officer as saying that Iran is gradually imposing a unification of fronts that could restrict Israel’s freedom of action.

ISRAEL HAYOM:

• Israel Hayom reported that Iran appears willing to risk confrontation in order to impose new deterrence rules, including preventing attacks on Beirut.
• The newspaper added that Israeli officials view the emerging strategic reality as making future confrontation with Iran more difficult.

Israeli Strike Targets Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN: An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr in southern Lebanon.

Maritime Incident Reported off Yemen

MARITIME AUTHORITY:

• The authority reported an incident 88 nautical miles southwest of Balhaf, Yemen.
• It said an exchange of fire occurred between a small boat and the armed security team aboard a cargo vessel, after which the boat withdrew from the area.

Iran Condemns US Strikes and Reaffirms Right to Respond

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY:

• The Foreign Ministry said Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi discussed recent developments with his Turkish and Saudi counterparts and condemned what it described as American military aggression against Iran.
• The ministry said the US attack constituted a violation of Iranian sovereignty and of the UN Charter.
• It stated that Iran’s right to self-defense includes targeting the origin of attacks and the bases used to launch or support military operations against the country.
• The ministry said Iranian armed forces had targeted US bases and assets in the region that were linked to the attacks on Iran.
• It also warned that Tehran would not hesitate to exercise its right to self-defense and called on regional countries to prevent the use of their territory and facilities by US and Israeli forces for operations against Iran.
• According to the ministry, the US attack was carried out under the pretext of the downing of an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

Resistance security forces announced arrests that reportedly disrupted an Israeli-linked network accused of planning attacks and unrest in Gaza.

Resistance Security Announces Arrest of Israeli-Linked Operatives in Gaza

IRGC:

• The Revolutionary Guard said it targeted F-35 aircraft hangars, a US military base, and a US command-and-control center in Azraq, Jordan.
• The IRGC stated that 21 American targets across the region were struck in response to US attacks.
• It also claimed that four important targets were destroyed using long-range solid-fuel missiles.
• The force said an MQ-9 drone was shot down during aerial engagements over the city of Jam in Bushehr province.
• According to the IRGC, clashes remain ongoing and any further hostile actions will be met with stronger responses.

Iran Says Attacks Were Response to US Strikes

KHATAM AL-ANBIYA HEADQUARTERS:

• The headquarters said Iranian attacks on US military facilities in the region were carried out in response to US strikes on southern Iran, which Washington said were linked to the helicopter incident.
• It added that Iranian Army and Revolutionary Guard forces conducted coordinated attacks against a number of American bases.

Explosions Reported across Southern Iran

IRANIAN TV:

• Iranian television reported several explosions in Qeshm.
• The broadcaster also reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, saying the epicenter was located west of the city.
• It further reported that two water tanks in the Bamani area were damaged during the US attack on Sirik, disrupting drinking water supplies.

MEHR: Mehr News Agency reported explosions on Qeshm Island and cited local sources who reported hearing explosions in the southern city of Jask.

TASNIM: Tasnim News Agency reported indications that an American MQ-9 drone was destroyed over the city of Jam in Bushehr province.

US Central Command Announces End of Operation

US CENTRAL COMMAND: Central Command said operations targeting Iranian air-defense systems and radar stations have concluded.

Bahrain Issues Public Warning

BAHRAINI MINISTRY OF INTERIOR: The ministry announced the activation of warning sirens and instructed residents to proceed to the nearest safe location.

Haaretz: Iran’s Response Changed Calculations

HAARETZ: The newspaper reported that the recent exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel reinforced Israeli assessments that Tehran is serious about linking developments in Lebanon to the broader regional confrontation.

Iran has rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that Iranian forces downed a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.

‘Enemy Will Face a Decisive Response’: Iran Rejects Trump’s Apache Claim

IRANIAN TV:

• Iranian television reported sounds of explosions in Qeshm and Sirik in Hormozgan province in southern Iran.
• The broadcaster later reported that two locations in Jask and Kuh-e Mobarak were struck by enemy shelling.
• It subsequently said that following the incidents in Qeshm, Sirik, and Kuh-e Mobarak, the situation had returned to calm.

Trump Defends US Strikes

DONALD TRUMP:

• US President Donald Trump said he believes in responding forcefully and described that as his approach.
• Trump stated that the United States has a very good agreement with Iran and expressed confidence that it would remain in place.
• He added that the US response was prompted by the downing of an American helicopter, saying: “They shot down a helicopter and we are responding now. This is a response to what they did to our helicopter last night.”

Tasnim: Iran Will Respond to US Action

TASNIM: Tasnim News Agency reported that Iran will respond decisively to what it described as American aggression, noting that Tehran had issued warnings earlier.

Hezbollah Announces Attack in Al-Bayada

HEZBOLLAH: Islamic Resistance said it targeted a gathering of Israeli military vehicles and soldiers in the town of Al-Bayada with a rocket barrage.

Washington says the attacks were launched in response to the alleged downing of a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.

US Strikes Iran over Apache Allegation as Tehran Warns of Decisive Retaliation

US MILITARY:

• The US military said its strikes against Iran were carried out in response to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter.
• It added that forces under US Central Command began launching what it described as “defensive strikes” against Iran at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Explosions Reported in Southern Iran

MEHR: Mehr News Agency reported that residents of the port city of Sirik heard explosions across the city.

Iran Says Armed Forces on Highest Alert

EBRAHIM REZAEI:

• Iranian lawmaker and National Security Committee spokesperson Ebrahim Rezaei said damage from recent attacks has been repaired and that Iran’s armed forces are on high alert.
• He added that the military remains at the highest level of combat and defensive readiness.

Israeli Media Reports Casualties and Northern Security Incident

ISRAELI MINISTRY OF HEALTH: The ministry reported 13 injuries resulting from Hezbollah attacks the previous day.

CHANNEL 14: Channel 14 reported that after sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona, it was determined that the target was Israeli forces operating inside Lebanese territory.

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: The newspaper reported that 12 heads of religious seminaries informed authorities that their students would no longer be drafted into the Armored Corps.

ISRAELI PROTEST MOVEMENT: A leader of the anti-government protest movement said efforts should focus on what he described as “our enemy Benjamin Netanyahu.”

Israeli Attacks Continue in Gaza

AL-MAYADEEN:

• An Israeli drone opened fire in the Al-Salatin area west of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip.
• Israeli forces were also reported demolishing residential buildings east of the Zeitoun neighborhood southeast of Gaza City.
• The network further reported Israeli gunfire east of Gaza City.

Hamas Warns over Al-Aqsa Mosque

HAMAS:

• Hamas called on political movements, religious scholars, and supporters across the Arab and Islamic world to take action in defense of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
• The movement warned against what it described as Israeli attempts to alter the character of the site under security pretexts and urged broader support for Jerusalem and its holy places.

Israeli Strike Targets Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli aircraft carried out an attack on the town of Srifa in southern Lebanon.

Explosion Reported in Iraqi Kurdistan

AL-MAYADEEN: An explosion was heard on the outskirts of Erbil and in the Soran district of Iraqi Kurdistan, according to Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent.

DONALD TRUMP: US President Donald Trump said Iran shot down an advanced US Apache helicopter while it was conducting a patrol mission over the Strait of Hormuz.

Araqchi: Arrangements Underway for Funeral of Ali Khamenei

ABBAS ARAQCHI: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that once the date for the farewell ceremony and burial of Ali Khamenei is announced, and authorities determine their capacity to receive foreign delegations, Iranian embassies will begin issuing entry visas.

Araqchi: Iranian Forces Remain on Constant Alert

ABBAS ARAQCHI:

• Araqchi said Iran’s armed forces remain on continuous alert to confront any violation of Iranian airspace, territory, or territorial waters.
• He added that the best way to reduce regional risks is for foreign military forces to leave the region.

Israeli Media Discusses New Iranian Deterrence Equation

CHANNEL 12:

• Channel 12 said Iran has established what it described as a third deterrence equation: “We will attack you, and you will not dare respond.”
• The channel said it remains unclear whether this new reality was imposed by Iran’s actions or by pressure from the Trump administration on Israel.

Israeli media reported an armed infiltration from Lebanon that triggered a major security alert and exposed border vulnerabilities.

‘Exceptional Event’: Armed Infiltration from Lebanon Shocks Israel