Six Kurdish Armed Groups That May Join the War Against the Iranian Government
Several Kurdish armed groups are preparing to join the ongoing military campaign by the United States and Israel against Iran. According to Middle East–focused news outlet Al-Monitor, they are waiting to enter Iran from the Kurdistan region of Iraq under a recently formed coalition.
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Halts Vessel Traffic Amid Rising Tensions
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important maritime routes for oil transportation. An official from the European Union’s naval mission EUNAVFOR Aspides said that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that “no vessels will be allowed to pass through Hormuz.”
All Flights to the Middle East Temporarily Suspended by Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Due to the ongoing security situation in the Middle East surrounding Israel’s attack on Iran, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to all destinations in the region. All its flights to Middle Eastern destinations including Dammam, Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait and other regional destinations will remain suspended until further notice.
Israeli Attacks on Two Schools in Iran, More Than Half a Hundred Killed
At least 51 people have been killed in an Israeli attack on a girls’ school in the city of Minab in Hormozgan Province in southern Iran, according to state media. On the same day, another school was attacked east of the capital, Tehran.
Multiple Explosions in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Saudi Arabia
Loud explosion sounds have been heard in Bahrain, United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. All of these areas host American military bases.
U.S. Naval Fleet Heads Toward Iran as Trump Issues Warning
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that an American naval fleet, or “armada,” has been sent toward Iran. However, he expressed hope that there would be no need to use this military force.
Khamenei Blames Trump for Instigating Deadly Protests in Iran
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has blamed former US President Donald Trump for instigating the deadly anti-government protests that have been ongoing in Iran for several weeks.
Deaths in Iran Protests Exceed 3,000: Human Rights Organization
The death toll in the ongoing anti-government protests in Iran has crossed 3,000. Internet connectivity, which had been shut down for eight days, has slightly increased.
US Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Officials and Prison
The United States has imposed sanctions on five Iranian officials and a prison over allegations of their involvement in suppressing protests in Iran.
Mass Protests in Iran: Death Toll Nears 2,500
Crackdowns are increasing, and the death toll is rising sharply. Amid the evolving situation, reports have emerged of more than 2,000 deaths. Protesters claim that at least 2,403 people have been killed in the country.