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IRGC Ground Forces hold major exercise in southern Iran

Troops conducted large-scale drills showcasing newly introduced weapons and multi-layered firepower.

The exercise focused on reinforcing security along Iran’s southern coastline.

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Iranian Ground Forces train with FPV drones

Extensive drills underway in mountainous terrain as troops practice operating first-person-view attack drones.

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The U.S. aircraft carrier is currently operating in the Gulf of Oman area, without a full escort group.

It is now within range of Iranian anti-ship missiles.

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IRGC claim:

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says a large number of U.S. forces were killed in a surprise attack on a Special Operations command center in Syria.

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Massive rally in Yemen’s capital Sana’a

Thousands gathered in Al-Sabeen Square under the slogan:

“Siege with siege… Escalation with escalation.”

The march was held as a show of support for the ongoing stance against regional pressure and blockade.

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Hezbollah in Iraq

Black desert camouflage so effective these fighters nearly vanish into the terrain.

In the right conditions, they become almost invisible.

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Ukrainian drones strike deep inside Russia

Overnight attacks hit multiple high-value targets.

A major Wildberries logistics hub in Novoselki was damaged, disrupting distribution across the Volga region.

The Saratov oil refinery, one of Russia’s key fuel facilities, was also struck.

Reports further indicate a hit on Engels airbase in the Saratov region, a critical base used for launching attacks on Ukraine.

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🚨 BREAKING:

Saudi Arabia is preparing a major military operation against the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen, with plans reportedly including a large-scale ground offensive deep into Houthi-held territory.

Riyadh is also said to be positioning forces for a broader campaign aimed at shifting the balance on the battlefield.

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IRGC:

Iran claims it can strike American military bases and forces anywhere in the Middle East, including hidden locations.

The message to the U.S. and Israel is direct:

No place in the Gulf is safe for them anymore.

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Iran has added Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility to its target list.

Tehran is warning the site can be struck within minutes, potentially before Israeli fighter jets even return to base.

This is no longer empty rhetoric.

Iran is openly signaling it has the capability to hit one of Israel’s most sensitive nuclear sites in a matter of minutes.

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Former Iraqi Air Defense Commander under Saddam Hussein, Lt. Gen. Shahin Yassin Ahmed:

“Israel used Saudi territory and Saudi airspace to strike Iraq’s nuclear reactors.

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait hosted American and British aircraft to attack Iraq.

Saudi Arabia was applauding the United States while it bombed Iraq.”

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Jordan has issued a clear warning to Iraq:

If the kingdom is attacked, it will strike Iranian-backed militias operating inside Iraqi territory.

Officials say the conflict could rapidly expand beyond the region, with potential targets now including critical economic infrastructure, not just military sites.

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US deploys 113 aerial refueling tankers across the Middle East

America has moved 113 tanker aircraft into the region so far.

These flying gas stations keep fighter jets and bombers in the air for long-range missions.

Such a massive tanker presence is rarely seen outside of major combat preparations.

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14 F-35s down since 2018

The world’s most expensive 5th-generation stealth fighter has now suffered 14 crashes in just 8 years.

Most of them in the United

States.Latest one: US Marine Corps F-35B at MCAS Miramar, California.

Despite the hype, the reliability questions keep growing.

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Russian forces launched Iskander missile strikes on Kyiv overnight, leaving at least 10 people dead and dozens more injured across the Ukrainian capital.

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🚨 BREAKING:

China has launched major military drills in Belarus, declaring it will not remain on the sidelines if NATO attacks Russia. Beijing says the exercise showcased just 2% of its military capabilities, delivering a clear message of deterrence.

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⚡️BREAKING: 🇺🇸🇮🇱🇮🇷

The United States and Israel are preparing a large-scale joint bombing campaign targeting Iran's energy infrastructure.

The operation could begin as early as this weekend.

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⚡️BREAKING: 🇺🇸

An advanced U.S. F-35 fighter jet, valued at nearly $109 million, has crashed and caught fire in San Diego, California.