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.

UK Deputy PM David Lammy twice said "Cyprus is part of NATO," though the country is not a member.

NEW: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:

Due to the temporary global oil gap, we may also unsanction other Russian oil.

INTERESTING: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Iran:

Tonight will be our biggest bombing campaign.

We will do the most damage to the Iranian missile launchers and the factories that build the missiles.

Iraq’s National Security Service says it arrested five alleged Israeli spies carrying Polish passports after uncovering a suspected espionage cell in the country.

Rep. Joe Wilson:

War criminal Putin is killing Americans by providing Iran intel.

Russia must be held accountable for mass chaos and death.

Iranian President Pezeshkian rejected claims that Iran attacked Azerbaijan, calling the reports "enemy-driven rumors aimed at damaging brotherly relations between neighboring countries."

The White House continues to post “war edits.”

Trump:

The Supreme Court ought to be ashamed of itself for a lot of reasons, okay? A lot of reasons.

Reporter: It sounds like the Russians are helping Iran target and attack Americans now.

Trump: That is an easy problem compared to what we are doing here... What a stupid question that is to be asking at this time. We are talking about something else.

Reporter: Could you tell us what went into your decision to replace Secretary Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin?

Trump: Is it possible to stay on the subject just for once? Just for once?