Israeli Defense Minister Katz:

Significant surprises are expected today across all fronts that will escalate the war to a new level.

We have authorized the IDF to eliminate any Iranian official once a “targeting circle” has been closed on them, without the need for additional approval.

NEW: Sky News is planning to end its partnership with Sky News Arabia next year after accusations the channel spread propaganda and downplayed atrocities in Sudan.

The UAE-backed outlet has been criticised for supporting narratives linked to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a Sudanese terror group.

Sky has reportedly given notice to its UAE partner (IMI), though talks are still ongoing.

Source: The Telegraph

The funeral of Ali Larijani and other officials killed by Israel has begun in Tehran.

Trump:

I wonder what would happen if we “finished off” what’s left of the Iranian Terror State, and let the Countries that use it, we don’t, be responsible for the so called “Straight?”

That would get some of our non-responsive “Allies” in gear, and fast!!!

Israel is now reportedly attacking Iranian oil facilities in southern Iran.

RSF Accused of Burning Food Convoy in West Kordofan, Sudan

UAE-linked RSF burned a convoy of food trucks near El Nahud-Sudan, worsening food insecurity as trade routes collapse amid accusations of deliberate starvation tactics by experts.

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Trump:

Remember, for all of those absolute “fools” out there, Iran is considered, by everyone, to be the NUMBER ONE STATE SPONSOR OF TERROR. We are rapidly putting them out of business!

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez to Zelensky:

I want to tell you that nothing will make us forget what is happening in Ukraine.

Trump:

For all of the Fake News out there, it’s called THE SAVE AMERICA ACT, not the SAVE ACT. Nobody knows what the Save Act means!!!

The Israel Defense Forces announced that Esmaeil Khatib, Iran’s intelligence minister, was killed in a targeted strike in Tehran, describing the operation as a significant blow to the country’s leadership structure.

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South African Town Divided Over Renaming Tribute to Anti-Apartheid Revolutionary

Graaff-Reinet renaming in South Africa sparked protests after the town was named for Robert Sobukwe, highlighting tensions over post-apartheid name changes & deep divisions over history & identity.

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White House on Joe Kent:

This was an individual who was not involved in any of the discussions pre-operation and throughout this operation.

White House on Iran:

We don’t need the Strait of Hormuz for our energy here at home for the American people.

White House on Iran:

NATO allies benefit far more from the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz than the U.S. does.

Several private aircraft were damaged near Ben Gurion Airport following recent missile launches from Iran.

Source: N12

German Chancellor Merz on Iran:

Washington did not consult us and did not declare European aid to be necessary.

We would have advised against following this path in the way it is currently being followed.

Iraq says that gas supplies from Iran have been completely halted.