All six U.S. troops killed so far in the Middle East died in a direct Iranian strike on a temporary operations center at a civilian port in Kuwait.

An air-defense–evading munition hit the center of a three-section container structure.

No warning siren sounded, fires burned for hours, and recovery of the fallen was delayed due to ongoing flames and severe structural damage.

Source: CNN

Tucker Carlson on Israel and Türkiye:

The real problem with Türkiye is that it can’t be controlled. So it is therefore a threat to Israel.

Hezbollah:

The response of the Islamic Resistance against a military barracks in the occupying entity is a defensive act and a legitimate right.

The ongoing aggression cannot be justified by pretexts; confrontation is a legitimate right.

What the Islamic Resistance carried out was a reaction to aggression, primarily based on national considerations.

The US expects a “major uptick” in attacks on Iran within 24 hours.

After an initial round weakened Iranian defenses, the next phase will target Iran’s missile production, drones, and naval forces.

The US is also running low on some missile stocks, including Tomahawks and SM-3 interceptors.

Source: CNN

Despite signs the US might strike, Iranian officials believed a daytime attack was unlikely and met Saturday morning without moving to secure bunkers.

Ayatollah Khamenei chose to remain in place, telling aides he would rather become a martyr than be remembered as a leader who hid.

Missiles struck shortly after the meeting began.

Source: NYT

Iranian state media says US-Israeli strikes set fire to more than 100 civilian barges at the port of Jask in Hormozgan province, causing significant damage.

Media Office of the State of Qatar:

Contrary to reporting by Bloomberg on Monday evening, the inventory of Patriot interceptor missiles held by the Qatar Armed Forces has not been depleted and remains well-stocked.

The Qatar Armed Forces have repeatedly demonstrated their capability to defend the nation against external threats and remain at full readiness to protect all citizens, residents, and visitors for as long as necessary.

Trump:

The Radical Left Democrats, a Party that has completely lost its way, are complaining bitterly about the very necessary and important attack, by the United States and Israel, on Iran.

What most people understand is that they are only complaining BECAUSE I DID IT and, if I didn’t do it, they would be screaming — Why didn’t “TRUMP” attack Iran, he should do it, IMMEDIATELY?

There’s nothing surprising about this! It’s the same people that the other night at The State of the Union Address wouldn’t stand for ANYBODY, including a mother who lost her beautiful daughter to an illegal alien, a Great and Brave Helicopter Pilot, who got the Congressional Medal of Honor, or a 100-year-old Veteran Warrior whose Bravery is Legend!

The fact is, whatever I do, they will be on the opposite side. These people are SICK, CRAZY, and DEMENTED, but America, despite them all, is now BIGGER, BETTER, AND STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE.

Trump:

The White House Correspondents Association has asked me, very nicely, to be the Honoree at this year’s Dinner, a long and storied tradition since it began in 1924, under then President Calvin Coolidge.

In honor of our Nation’s 250th Birthday, and the fact that these “Correspondents” now admit that I am truly one of the Greatest Presidents in the History of our Country, the G.O.A.T., according to many, it will be my Honor to accept their invitation, and work to make it the GREATEST, HOTTEST, and MOST SPECTACULAR DINNER, OF ANY KIND, EVER!

Because the Press was extraordinarily bad to me, FAKE NEWS ALL, right from the beginning of my First Term, I boycotted the event, and never went as Honoree.

However, I look forward to being with everyone this year. Hopefully, it will be something very Special.

The Israeli army says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut.

Netanyahu:

This is not an endless war.

This is something that will usher in an era of peace we haven’t even seen before.

Sean Hannity: There are people who say that the prime minister of Israel dragged Donald Trump into this.

Netanyahu: Ha ha ha. Well, you’re right. That’s ridiculous.

Netanyahu:

We are the good guys.

Netanyahu:

These mass murderers in Tehran target civilians.

We in Israel and America target mass terrorists.

That’s the difference in a nutshell.

Trump spoke with Iraqi Kurdish leaders as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran unfolds, amid expectations some Kurdish groups could play a role.

Trump held “sensitive” calls with Kurdish leaders Masoud Barzani and Bafel Talabani.

The outreach followed months of lobbying by Netanyahu, who believes “the Kurds are going to rise up.”

U.S. officials caution Netanyahu may have overestimated Kurdish participation.

Kurdish involvement could add a ground dimension to the bombing campaign, similar to U.S. strategy in Afghanistan in 2001.

"What their role would be in either the war or post-war Iran, is above my paygrade," the official said.

Source: Axios

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Steve Witkoff:

Let me say this, because I forgot this small little detail.

In that first meeting, both the Iranian negotiators said to us directly, with no shame, that they controlled 460 kilograms of 60% and they're aware that that could make 11 nuclear bombs, and that was the beginning of their negotiating stance.

So that's - they were proud of it.

They were proud that they had evaded all sorts of oversight protocols to get to a place where they could deliver 11 nuclear bombs.

The U.S. is considering relocating Patriot and THAAD air defense systems — and possibly other assets — from South Korea to the Middle East if the war with Iran drags on.

Systems under review include Patriot (PAC-3), THAAD, and MQ-9 Reaper drones.

Source: Chosun

Trump:

The United States Munitions Stockpiles have, at the medium and upper medium grade, never been higher or better - As was stated to me today, we have a virtually unlimited supply of these weapons.

Wars can be fought “forever,” and very successfully, using just these supplies (which are better than other countries finest arms!). At the highest end, we have a good supply, but are not where we want to be.

Much additional high grade weaponry is stored for us in outlying countries. Sleepy Joe Biden spent all of his time, and our Country’s money, GIVING everything to P.T. Barnum (Zelenskyy!) of Ukraine - Hundreds of Billions of Dollars worth - And, while he gave so much of the super high end away (FREE!), he didn’t bother to replace it.

Fortunately, I rebuilt the military in my first term, and continue to do so. The United States is stocked, and ready to WIN, BIG!!!

Senator Graham:

Bibi and Trump are the modern Roosevelt–Churchill combination.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi:

American people deserve better and should take back their country.

CENTCOM:

U.S. forces have destroyed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command and control facilities, Iranian air defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and military airfields during sustained operations.