Q: Why did the U.S. lift sanctions on Iranian oil?

Treasury Secretary Bessent: We have always planned for this contingency… we are jiu-jitsuing the Iranians.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent on Iran:

Hitler is dead; Himmler is dead; Göring is dead.

Most of what you're seeing are lone wolf activities.

NATO's Rutte on Iran:

Trump is doing this to make the whole world safer.

Slovenia has temporarily limited fuel purchases due to shortages at gas stations, caused partly by cross-border demand and stockpiling linked to the Iran War.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

The illusion of erasing Iran from the map shows desperation against the will of a history-making nation. Threats and terror only strengthen our unity.

The Strait of Hormuz is open to all except those who violate our soil. We firmly confront delirious threats on the battlefield.

Trump continues to mock Keir Starmer.

Even Reza Pahlavi opposes Trump and Netanyahu targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran.

Senator Graham on invading Iran’s Kharg Island:

We did Iwo Jima, we can do this.

NOTE: In the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II, U.S. forces suffered approximately 26,000 total casualties over 36 days of fighting.

Senator Graham on Iran:

We don’t really need to worry about negotiating with Iran.

We need to keep them in a box.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent on Iran:

The American people are beginning to understand, thanks to President Trump, that there is no prosperity without security.

Tehran is moving to profit from its control of the Strait of Hormuz, deciding who can pass and potentially charging up to $2 million per tanker.

Source: CNN

Israel intercepts an Iranian missile in an exo-atmospheric engagement.

Cuba’s Deputy Foreign Minister says the country’s military is preparing for the “possibility of military aggression.”

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf:

Alongside military bases, those financial entities that finance the US military budget are legitimate targets.

Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

The fighting against Hezbollah has only just begun; we are prepared for a prolonged campaign.

Trump and his aides refer to Reza Pahlavi as the “loser prince.”

Source: The New Yorker

Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife is set to fly to Washington in the coming days for a “First Ladies of the World” summit amid the ongoing war with Iran.

Their son, Yair, also traveled to Hungary in recent days to support Viktor Orbán.

Source: ynet

Trump on Iran:

You’ll soon find out what will happen with the ultimatum on the power stations – the result will be very good.

There will be a total destruction of Iran, and it’s going to work out great.

Source: Israeli Channel 13

Trump on Iran:

NATO countries are doing nothing, it’s a great shame.

Source: Israeli Channel 13

Trump on Iran:

Iran has been very bad for 47 years. Now it is receiving the punishment it deserves.

Source: Israeli Channel 13

IDF:

We expect weeks more of fighting against Iran and Hezbollah.