Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf:

Americans will come to understand that the fate of dear Iran, which is more precious than life, will be determined solely by the proud Iranian nation, not by Epstein's gang.

Iran’s Fars News Agency, citing an Iranian security source:

If we wanted to attack Azerbaijan, we would not have done it with a small drone.

BlackRock capped withdrawals at 5% in its $26 billion private credit fund despite 9.3% redemption requests, while Blackstone processed a record 7.9% withdrawal request in its similar fund, covering the excess with firm capital.

MEANING: Investors are trying to pull money out of private credit funds faster than the funds can convert their illiquid loans into cash.

BlackRock capped withdrawals at 5%, while Blackstone covered excess redemptions with firm capital, highlighting growing liquidity concerns in the sector.

Iran’s Navy says it launched coastal anti-ship missile targeting the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.

Trump on Iran:

Unconditional surrender could be that [the Iranians] announce it.

But it could also be when they can't fight any longer because they don't have anyone or anything to fight with.

Source: Axios

Saudi Arabia has intensified direct backchannel talks with Iran to try to de-escalate the growing Middle East conflict and prevent it from turning into a wider war.

European and regional officials say several countries are supporting these diplomatic efforts amid rising tensions and market instability.

Source: Bloomberg

Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State, was seen walking into the White House.

Source: CNN

The U.S. is urging Sri Lanka not to send back Iranian sailors from two ships involved in a recent incident where a U.S. submarine sank the Iranian warship IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka, killing dozens.

Sri Lanka rescued 32 survivors from the Dena and detained 208 crew members from another Iranian ship, IRIS Booshehr.

Washington wants Sri Lanka to keep the sailors.

Source: Reuters

White House official posts GTA: San Andreas infinite ammo cheat code.

Putin spoke by phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Putin expressed condolences to Pezeshkian over the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, members of his family, and civilian casualties.

He also noted that he is in constant contact with leaders of the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna:

Türkiye is NOT the “New Iran” and WE (the U.S.) will continue to foster our relationship with them.

Trump:

We just concluded a very good meeting with the largest U.S. Defense Manufacturing Companies where we discussed Production and Production Schedules.

They have agreed to quadruple Production of the “Exquisite Class” Weaponry to reach the highest levels of quantity as rapidly as possible.

Expansion began three months prior to the meeting, and Plants and Production of many of these Weapons are already under way.

We have a virtually unlimited supply of Medium and Upper Medium Grade Munitions, which we are using, as an example, in Iran and recently used in Venezuela.

Regardless, however, we have also increased Orders at these levels.

The Companies represented were the CEOs of BAE Systems, Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace, L3Harris Missile Solutions, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

The meeting concluded with another meeting scheduled in two months. States all over the Country are bidding for these new Plants.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi:

Iran and the Arab brothers have lived side by side for centuries in a spirit of affection, friendship, and mutual respect.

The American aggressors launch from the lands of our Arab friends to target children and the innocent.

As for Iran's response, it will inevitably be directed at the bases of the United States and its institutions.

Kamala Harris:

Let me just say, I predicted a lot about what's happening right now.

I'm not into saying I told you so, but we did see it coming.

Joe Biden:

We're in a tough spot, folks.

We've got an administration that doesn't share any of the values that we have.

And I don't think I'm exaggerating a little bit.

Obama:

Each day we wake up to some new assault on our democratic institutions.

Another setback to the idea of the rule of law. An offense to common decency. Every day you wake up to... to things you just didn't think were possible.

Each day we're told by those in high office to fear each other and to turn on each other. And that some Americans count more than others. And that some don't even count at all.

Everywhere we see greed and bigotry being celebrated, and bullying and mockery masquerading as strength.

We see science and expertise denigrated while ignorance and dishonesty and cruelty and corruption are reaping untold rewards. Every single day we see that. And it's hard to hope in those moments.

So it may be tempting to get discouraged. To give into cynicism. It may be tempting for some to compromise with power and... and grab what you can. Or even for good people to maybe just put your head down and wait for the storm to pass.

Iranian drone strikes hit energy infrastructure in Burjesia/Basra, including a Baker Hughes facility, the Rumaila oil field, and Basra airport.

Host: The UK could attack Iranian missile sites from our bases?

UK's Deputy PM David Lammy: In response to being attacked, yes, we can take down sites that are anticipating attacking our people across the region.

It is my understanding that that would be legal.