Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi:

Armed operatives were seen among the protesters. Those armed operatives started to fire on security personnel.

And above all, they were not only firing on the security personnel, but they were also firing on civilian protesters. Their goal was clear: to increase the number of victims.

Why? Simply for the reason that Trump stated that in case the number of victims, in case the number of dead is high, we will intervene.

Source: Al Jazeera

Trump on tariffs:

If the Supreme Court rules against the United States of America on this National Security bonanza, WE’RE SCREWED!

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi:

They strangely targeted mosques. And this is really surprising. No Iranian could dare to set fire on a place of worship. 350 mosques were set fire on.

Source: Al Jazeera

White House on Iran:

Air strikes would be one of the many, many options that are on the table for Trump, diplomacy is always the first option for him.

White House:

What you are hearing publicly from the Iranian regime is quite different from the messages the administration is receiving privately.

Trump has an interest in exploring those messages.

The White House is considering an Iranian offer to restart nuclear talks even as Trump leans toward authorizing new military strikes.

JD Vance and some senior aides are urging Trump to try diplomacy first amid mass protests in Iran.

Source: WSJ

U.S. Rep. Randy Fine introduced a bill to annex Greenland and make it a state, saying it’s a “vital national security asset” needed to counter China and Russia in the Arctic.

SDF/YPG militias deploying military reinforcements today to the Deir Hafer front line with the Syrian Army, contradicting SDF media claims that no troop build-up exists in the area.

Some elements declare their aim is to reach the coast.

IDF Spokesperson on Iran:

In recent days, many rumors have circulated regarding the situation in Iran.

As previously stated, the IDF is prepared defensively and remains on alert for surprise scenarios if needed.

The protests in Iran are an internal matter. We continue ongoing situation assessments and will update if anything changes.

I emphasize: do not spread rumors.

Iran's near-total internet shutdown reaches 100 hours, cutting connectivity to under 1%.

Authorities appear to be blocking public access while keeping state-linked platforms online.

📸 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ahmedabad’s kite festival.

Sudan Army drone strike hits UAE-backed RSF/SPLM-N camp in Kumo, Nuba Mountains.

Whole squad wiped out.

After SDF/YPG defeats in Aleppo, supporters in Qamishli burned a photo of U.S. Syria envoy Tom Barrack, accusing the U.S. of abandoning them, forcing a child to burn his picture.

UK's top military officer Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton:

We are not as ready as we need to be for the kind of full-scale conflict that we might face.

Zelensky:

What is happening in Iran now – large-scale protests, effectively an uprising – is a clear sign that things won’t get easier for Russia.

And every decent person on this planet truly wants the people of Iran to finally free themselves from the current regime that has brought so much evil to Ukraine and to other countries.

It is crucial that the world does not miss this moment when changes are possible. Every leader, every country, and international organizations must step in now and help the people remove those guilty of what Iran has sadly become.

Everything can be different.

Mexican President Sheinbaum on cartels:

Under Mexico’s constitution and laws, terrorism refers to acts against the government, not organized crime.

Therefore, cartels cannot legally be classified as terrorist organizations.

Mexican President Sheinbaum:

We don’t agree with President Trump’s government on many issues, but we seek a constructive relationship.

As neighbors and trading partners, we must work together while firmly upholding our principles.

Trump is considering military strikes against Iran in response to the killing of protesters, but has not made a final decision and is also exploring diplomatic options.

The issue will be discussed with Trump’s national security team this week, with diplomacy still described by the White House as the preferred option.

Source: Axios

Israel has turned to pro-Trump social-media influencers as part of a new lobbying strategy in Washington.

Disclosure filings show plans to spend about $900,000 on influencer campaigns aimed at U.S. audiences, as Israeli officials seek to counter rising anti-Israel sentiment on the American right.

Netanyahu has met repeatedly with conservative podcasters and influencers, urging them to promote pro-Israel views and support tougher policies toward Iran.

Source: WSJ