Israeli settlers burn down house near Nablus, say Palestinian reports • New details of Mossad's Hezbollah explosive pager operation revealed • Rubio reaffirms US support of trilateral Lebanon deal
In addition to seemingly attempting to crack down on dissident voices internationally, the Islamic Republic has renewed efforts to expand the mobilization of its supporter base nationally.
Iran claims to shoot down US MQ-1 drone over Hormuz • UN Security Council to discuss Bab el-Mandab • Iran war has led to Pentagon munitions shortfall, US DoD says
Ex-CENTCOM chief Gen. Frank McKenzie warned that "the US will not be able to maintain these bases in a full-throated conflict, because they will be rendered unusable by sustained Iranian attack."
Already cut off from the dollar system over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, VTB now faces Iran-related sanctions that Treasury officials said could expose foreign banks and businesses to penalties.
According to CENTCOM, the ship had actually been struck by an Iranian missile last month and had recently been struck again by an Iranian drone.
IRNA quoted a local governor as saying Gorgij "was active in the fight against divisive elements and Zionism," a description suggesting the cleric was pro-government.
Trump had said last week that the US could hit Pickaxe Mountain and urged Iran to be cautious.
A lower-level Iranian representative may still address the conference later in the week, but one of Tehran's most senior nuclear officials has been barred from speaking at the opening of the event.
Khamenei has not been seen since being appointed in March after the death of his father, and while written statements and messages have been issued in his name, many have doubts.
Netanyahu wants to raise IDF budget; Lapid conditions it on canceling Haredi funds • Netanyahu warns Hezbollah of retaliation • IDF reveals Hezbollah trying to establish footholds in southern Lebanon
