Lebanese ‘Patriotic Officers’ warn army not to confront Hezbollah, fueling fears over army unity
The unusual warning comes amid external and internal calls to dismiss current Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal.
Middle East
US strikes Iran's 'crown jewel,' Israel reportedly preparing for large-scale Lebanon offensive
Shi’ite cells in Gulf states are cooperating with Iran, leaking data, coordinates to IRGC
US strikes Kharg Island in Iran, Tehran's 'crown jewel,' Trump says in Truth statement
Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines
Shipping in the Gulf and along the narrow Strait of Hormuz, which carries around a fifth of the world's oil, has come to a near-standstill since the US and Israel began strikes on Iran on February 28
Israeli drone strikes kill security personnel, Basij militia members - report
At least ten people were killed in the strikes, according to IRGC-linked Fars News.
WATCH: IDF strikes, destroys Hezbollah command centers, missile launchers
The strikes, which took place over the course of 30 minutes, targeted a Hezbollah intelligence headquarters, a headquarters of the terror group’s Radwan force, and other command centers.
Iran's Islamic regime not at risk of collapse, US intelligence assesses
One source told Reuters that a "multitude" of intelligence reports provide "consistent analysis that the regime is not in danger" of collapse and "retains control of the Iranian public."
Trump claims US has won war with Iran but does not want to 'leave early'
"You never like to say too early you won. We won," US President Donald Trump told a campaign-style rally in Hebron, Kentucky. "In the first hour, it was over."
Iran trying to cast injured leader Mojtaba Khamenei as war hero, expert says
Iran is using Mojtaba Khamenei's injuries to craft a hero image, but experts question if he is truly in charge, citing his silence and absence from public view since his appointment.
Iran demands guarantee of no future US, Israel attacks to sign ceasefire - Bloomberg
The officials, who remained unnamed, said that the main concern of the regime is a resumption of the operations by Israel once the current war is over, Bloomberg noted.
Initial findings show US accidentally targeted Iranian girls' school using outdated intel - report
The building had originally been a part of the adjacent Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval base, though officials told the NYT that it isn’t clear when the two had separated.
Iranian regime’s ‘deep fear’ made apparent by attempts to quash potential dissent - analysis
Iran’s regime strengthens its grip on dissent, with continued arrests and a strict internet blackout, as the threat of future protests looms over the country’s fragile stability.
CENTCOM warns civilians to avoid ports used by Iranian military, IRGC along Strait of Hormuz
"Civilian ports used for military purposes lose protected status and become legitimate military targets under international law," CENTCOM stated.
