Argentina's foreign minister, Pablo Quirno, called Falkland Islanders an "artificially implanted" population and urged Britain to begin sovereignty negotiations over the islands.

Source: The Telegraph

CENTCOM:

At 5 p.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching more strikes against Iran to continue degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

The Commander in Chief has directed the strikes to hold Iranian forces accountable.

Senator Mitch McConnell releases photo, says he is alive.

Brazilian President Lula, 80, shares workout video ahead of this year's presidential election.

Trump:

So sad!!!

Trump:

59% Approval Rating. Prices coming down along with the lowering of oil and gas. Thank you!

Iran's IRGC says it struck U.S. military infrastructure in Juffair, Bahrain, and destroyed long-range air surveillance (FPS) and maritime radar sites in Oman in a fifth round of retaliatory attacks.

It also says the U.S. recently hit an agricultural water pump in Mahshahr.

Japan is building its first centralized intelligence agency since WWII to counter growing threats from China, Russia, and North Korea.

With advice from the U.S., Australia, and Germany, the agency will improve intelligence sharing, cybersecurity, and counterespionage.

Source: NYT

Iran's FM Spox. Esmail Baghaei:

Seeking justice for the martyred leader is a serious principle and a demand shared by the public.

Iran's FM Spox. Esmail Baghaei:

The United States bears direct responsibility for the recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Americans reneged from day one; they are trying to bypass the secure route coordinated with Iran.

Iran's FM Spox. Esmail Baghaei:

As long as the United States continues to violate its commitments, Iran will likewise refrain from fulfilling the obligations it has undertaken.

Russia's FSB claims it foiled an alleged Ukrainian drone sabotage plot targeting the Ukrainka and Shagol airbases, saying authorities seized 24 FPV drones and arrested suspects involved in smuggling and preparing them for launch.

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said Europe should build a broader continental security framework that includes partners such as Türkiye, the UK, Ukraine, Norway, Switzerland, Moldova and the Western Balkans, arguing that defense "should not be limited to the EU's borders alone."

Speaking to La Stampa, Crosetto also warned that NATO is "too exposed to Trump's volatile mood" and said Europe needs "a fresh European alliance."

Iranian Foreign Ministry on Lindsey Graham's death:

Azrail (the Angel of Death) is just.

For such an individual, whose entire life’s legacy was malice and support for aggression, nothing but a dark record will remain in the minds of people.

The death of this hot-headed and sharp-tongued senator will certainly not grieve the heart of any free person.

Finland has built an underground city beneath Helsinki that can protect nearly a million people.

Beneath Helsinki lies a vast network of 5,500 bomb shelters capable of protecting nearly one million people in the event of war or a nuclear attack.

Most serve everyday purposes—such as sports halls, playgrounds, swimming pools, and even rehearsal spaces for metal bands—but can quickly be converted into emergency shelters.

Source: The Times

For the first time since the Syrian civil war began, Turkish Navy ships have visited the Syrian port of Latakia.

Türkiye's Ministry of National Defense said the Navy commander is aboard the TCG İstanbul during the visit.

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski:

We thought Putin had the world's second strongest army. Today we can say he has the second strongest army... in Ukraine.

Source: Il Messaggero