NEW: China warns its citizens not to travel to Iran and urges those currently there to leave as soon as possible.

Congo: Mass Graves of 171 Bodies Found After M23 Withdrawal

Governor of South Kivu Province Jean-Jacques Purusi said 171 bodies were found in two mass graves in Uvira, South Kivu, after M23 rebels withdrew.

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Israel's Be’er Sheva municipality orders all public shelters across the city to open immediately.

Pakistan Army's Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on strikes against Afghanistan:

So far, 274 personnel of the Taliban regime and Khwarij have been sent to hell. More than 400 are injured.

73 posts of the Afghan Taliban regime have been totally destroyed along the Pak-Afghan border.

18 posts are in our possession; they have been captured.

According to a conservative estimate, 115 tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery pieces of the Afghan Taliban regime’s forces have been destroyed.

Headquarters, defensive installations and locations that provide protection to terrorism and terrorist organizations like Fitna-ul-Khwarij and Fitna-ul-Hindustan were targeted one by one.

In these airstrikes, targets were taken at 22 locations in Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia, Nangarhar, Khost, and Paktika.

Trump Refugee Policy Prioritizes White South Africans

A State Department document shows the U.S. aims to process 4,500 white South African refugee applications per month, despite a 7,500 annual cap. U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is supporting the effort amid long standing claims of racism by international rights groups.

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Pakistan Army's Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry:

It is absolutely clear that behind every incident of terrorism in Pakistan, there is Indian sponsorship, abetment, and design.

They use the territory under the oppressive Afghan Taliban regime as a base of operations.

Our forces are always vigilant on all frontiers—eastern, western, air, and sea.

If anyone wants to "fulfill their desire" at any time, they are always welcome.

Large numbers of Americans left Iraq via Baghdad International Airport in the past 24 hours.

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad reportedly conducted an emergency evacuation drill.

Source: Al Hadath

China urges its citizens in Israel to step up security precautions.

Multiple U.S. Air Force refueling tankers — KC-135s and KC-46s — are now deployed at Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv).

Reports suggest ~14 total tankers (some claims say up to ~20).

Passenger videos show rows of U.S. tankers parked alongside civilian airliners.

Taliban suicide bomber detonates himself at Pakistani checkpoint.

Chinese high-resolution satellite images show all U.S. tanker aircraft have beenwithdrawn from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

Remaining on base are six C-130s, four Ospreys, three armed helicopters, and six C-17 transport aircraft.

IDF Spokesperson:

We are aware of the feeling of uncertainty and the tension prevailing in the public in light of regional developments.

The IDF is closely following the situation in Iran and is alert and ready to protect you.

We are operating in full coordination with our partners, in order to strengthen the defense.

IDF forces are alert and ready so that you can continue your routine in safety.

I emphasize again, there is no change in the instructions. If a change occurs, I will be here and we will alert accordingly.

An Israeli Iron Dome battery was spotted near the Knesset as part of defensive preparations for a possible strike on Iran.

Pakistani M-198 155mm howitzers fire on Taliban positions.

Pakistan Army's Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Afghanistan & Taliban:

Is there inclusive government over there?

Are the women's rights being respected over there? Are they getting the equal opportunity that women and minorities need to be protected? Are they getting it?

Similarly, he had said that we will not allow the land of Afghanistan in this area to be used for terrorism. So we saw the world, we saw.

The operation carried out by Pakistan last night was based on the rights of the people.

Israeli military correspondent Yoav Zitun (working at Ynet) was arrested in Rishon LeZion on suspicion of committing a serious sexual offense against a 15-year-old boy.

Police searched his home, collected evidence, and brought him before a judge for a remand hearing.

Amnesty International: Global Impunity Fuels Israel's West Bank Annexation

Amnesty International said global inaction has emboldened Israel to accelerate annexation in the occupied West Bank. The group cited new settlements, land seizures and $78m in Area C funding despite ICJ & UN calls to end the occupation.

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Dan Scavino, Trump’s longtime adviser and White House Deputy Chief of Staff, posted a video of B-2 stealth bombers, featuring “Enter Sandman” by Metallica.

NEW: The UK says British diplomatic staff have been temporarily withdrawn from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.