The U.S. and Israel expected that their attacks would spark a mass uprising in Iran and quickly bring down the government, but that hasn’t happened.
Intelligence officials had already doubted this strategy, and other ideas like using Kurdish forces were also dropped.
For now, the most likely outcome is that the current regime stays in power.
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UAE President MbZ's Advisor Anwar Gargash:
As we confront the brutal Iranian aggression and discover our steadfast strength in resilience and endurance, our thinking does not stop at a ceasefire, but rather turns toward solutions that ensure lasting security in the Arabian Gulf, curbing the nuclear threat, missiles, drones, and the bullying of the straits.
It is inconceivable that this aggression should turn into a permanent state of threat.
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Lebanese News and Updates
I hope the wording is accurate as such a big missile on a town with no AD would kill dozens of Israeli soldiers if done based on accurate intelligence
❗️The ballistic missile Iran launched at northern Israel half an hour ago apparently struck Lebanese territory, according to military assessments.
It apparently marks the first time that an Iranian ballistic missile has hit Lebanon during the current war.
It is unclear if Iran was aiming for Israeli troops in southern Lebanon or for a target in Israel and missed.
It apparently marks the first time that an Iranian ballistic missile has hit Lebanon during the current war.
It is unclear if Iran was aiming for Israeli troops in southern Lebanon or for a target in Israel and missed.
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Lebanese News and Updates
❗️For the first time, Hezbullah announced they attacked with FPVs Israeli soldiers (not assets or positions), again in Maroun al-Ras
The Israeli army acknowledged 7 injuries today in south Lebanon, with only one related to Hezbullah's FPVs or suicide drone attacks on their grouping.
The rest? They claim are all work-related incidents and safety violations.
The total number of soldiers injured in Lebanon is 48, a number only today was made public. They didn't report those other "light" injuries from previous days
The rest? They claim are all work-related incidents and safety violations.
The total number of soldiers injured in Lebanon is 48, a number only today was made public. They didn't report those other "light" injuries from previous days
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Joe Kent warned against escalating further—especially plans involving Kharg Island, Iran’s key oil hub.
He argued that sending U.S. troops there would be a major mistake:
Source: WaPo
He argued that sending U.S. troops there would be a major mistake:
“It would essentially be giving Iran a bunch of hostages on an island that they could barrage with drones and missiles.”
Source: WaPo
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U.S. troops in the Iran conflict are increasingly uneasy, citing stress, safety concerns, and unclear goals.
Some describe a lack of planning, with one official warning a ground operation would be “an absolute disaster.”
Many troops are questioning the purpose of the war, with some saying, “We do not want to die for Israel — we don’t want to be political pawns.”
Source: HuffPost
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Flights are continuing in the UAE despite escalating safety risks.
Dozens of planes (39 in Dubai alone) landed or took off within minutes of missile warnings. Across UAE airports, that number rises to ~130 within a 10-minute window.
Not all attacks are officially flagged, meaning planes may be exposed without clear alerts.
At least five planes have already been damaged on the ground, including an Emirates A380 and a Saudia A321 in Dubai.
Pilots are increasingly raising serious concerns, with some flights nearly diverted due to low fuel, and others refusing to operate altogether or invoking “fear clauses” to avoid flying.
Source: WSJ
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After Israel attacked Lebanon, from Beirut to South Lebanon, every single day and killed 500+ Lebanese men, woman and children in drone strikes that burned then alive
And attacked a Hezbullah leadership meeting in Beqaa before the Iranian war in one week
After the same person said: don't come to me asking to condemn every Israeli violation
❗️PM Nawaf Salam:
"I don't know if Israel would ever attack us. It's not my job to give them pretexts to attack us. It's like someone seeing a bear and saying, "Come here, come here, bear!"
And attacked a Hezbullah leadership meeting in Beqaa before the Iranian war in one week
After the same person said: don't come to me asking to condemn every Israeli violation
❗️PM Nawaf Salam:
"I don't know if Israel would ever attack us. It's not my job to give them pretexts to attack us. It's like someone seeing a bear and saying, "Come here, come here, bear!"
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❗️Lebanon's PM during a war against Israel, who is the Lebanese state's only official enemy - Nawaf Salam:
"A number of Hezbullah members were arrested. Some were carrying missiles, some were carrying something else, some were coming with rocket launchers. We didn't decide to enter the war, so it's natural they would be stopped."
"A number of Hezbullah members were arrested. Some were carrying missiles, some were carrying something else, some were coming with rocket launchers. We didn't decide to enter the war, so it's natural they would be stopped."
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