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Iran Reportedly Gears Up for Possible Attacks on U.S. Forces in Region Amid Rising Tensions
According to The New York Times, Iran has put its missile systems and other military assets on alert in preparation for potential strikes targeting American military positions across the Middle East.
U.S. officials cited in the report say Tehran is preparing these moves as a contingency plan in case American troops become involved in Israeli military operations against Iran.
The officials note that any U.S. strike on Iran’s Fordo nuclear site could prompt the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen to launch attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, a tactic they have previously used.
Militias affiliated with Iran in Iraq and Syria are also expected to target U.S. military installations in those countries if the situation escalates, the report adds.
Additionally, Iranian forces might deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz—an essential waterway at the mouth of the Persian Gulf—in an effort to restrict the movement of U.S. naval vessels.
The report emphasizes that Iran’s missile arsenals are positioned within striking distance of several U.S. military outposts in the region, where tens of thousands of American troops are currently stationed.
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Netanyahu Calls Khamenei “Modern Hitler,” Says After Conflict With Iran, ‘We’re Going to See a Different Middle East’
In a Hebrew-language interview broadcast tonight on israel’s Channel 14, Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu reiterated recent remarks supporting the idea of toppling Iran’s ruling regime and indicated that the current military conflict could help advance normalization with Arab countries under the Abraham Accords framework.
Responding to a question about whether regime change in Iran was a specific aim of the war, Netanyahu explained his perspective in historical terms. “Cyrus freed the Jews, and today the Jewish state might free the Persians. Not in the sense that we’re doing it for them…In the end, they have to rise up themselves, but we are creating the conditions. And that’s why it could be consequential.”
During the interview, Netanyahu made the assertion—twice—that “80 percent” of the Iranian population “hate” their ruling regime, although he did not cite any source for the statistic. He referred to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a “modern Hitler” and said that Israel intended to strike “additional regime facilities” as part of its military campaign.
Netanyahu expressed confidence that the current war signaled a major regional shift. “We’re going to see a different Middle East, a reality we haven’t seen until now,” he said, forecasting that the Arab nations would become more aligned with Israel and that the war might actually lead to further developments in the Abraham Accords.
“The Arab world has opened up to us,” Netanyahu said. “And the threat we face now is Iran. It’s either us or them.”
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Iran’s New AI Video Hints At Nuclear Strike On Israel
IDF Launches New Wave Of Attacks In Tehran
Khamenei Threatens “No Mercy” for Zionists Amid Missile Barrage
Report: Trump Considering Joining Israel’s Strikes in Iran
President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing the possibility of coordinating with Israel on military strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, including the highly secure facility located in Fordow. The information was reported by CBS News, which cited five individuals with knowledge of the matter.
The report indicates that among Trump’s top advisors, there is no unanimous stance on whether the United States should actively join the Israeli military campaign.
This issue was expected to be addressed during a high-level discussion convened by Trump in the White House Situation Room on Tuesday afternoon, where his national security team gathered to evaluate the growing conflict between Israel and Iran.
Earlier that day, Trump posted on Truth Social, asserting that the United States, alongside Israel, now dominates the Iranian airspace. “We now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran. Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it, but it doesn’t compare to American made, conceived, and manufactured ‘stuff.’ Nobody does it better than the good ol’ USA,” Trump wrote.
In a follow-up message, Trump mentioned the location of Iran’s top leader and issued a veiled warning, saying, “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
In another post, Trump issued a stark demand to Tehran, simply stating, “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!”
A day earlier, Trump used his Truth Social account to urge those in Iran’s capital to flee, warning of potential consequences if the regime did not cooperate on nuclear negotiations. “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” he wrote.
He reiterated this stance in yet another post, emphasizing his America First policy. “AMERICA FIRST means many GREAT things, including the fact that, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”
In response to the escalating developments in the Middle East, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that President Trump would be cutting his trip to the G7 summit short. “President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State,” she said in a post on X.
When Trump later faced questions from the press regarding his early departure, he offered a brief explanation. “You probably see what I see… I have to be back early — for obvious reasons.”
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R’ Avromi (Avrohom Nochum) Landesman z”l
With great sadness, Matzav.com reports the untimely petirah of R’ Avrohom Nochum (Avromi) Landesman z”l of Lakewood. He was just 45 years old.
Avromi was in the middle of learning in the Whispering Pines Shul when he began experiencing severe chest pain. Despite the swift response of Hatzolah, he tragically went into cardiac arrest and was niftar shortly thereafter.
A beloved resident of the Kew Gardens/Agway development in Lakewood, R’ Avromi was known for his warmth, his ever-present smile, and his genuine love for people. A baal chesed in the truest sense, he was always ready to lend a helping hand, brighten someone’s day, or offer a word of encouragement. His joy was infectious, his heart expansive.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Miriam, his children, his parents, and his siblings, all left reeling from the sudden petirah of a husband, father, son, and brother who was so deeply cherished.
The levayah just took place at the Congregation Sons of Israel Holocaust Memorial Chapel on Ramsey Avenue in Lakewood,. Kevurah is taking place now at the adjacent Mt. Sinai Cemetery.
Yehi zichro boruch.
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Netanyahu and Trump Conclude Call as Talk Grows of Potential U.S. Role in Iran Offensive
According to an Israeli official, Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu has concluded a phone conversation with President Donald Trump.
Netanyahu had mentioned the previous day that he has been in frequent contact with Trump, speaking nearly daily since tensions with Iran escalated last week.
Recent remarks from Trump have fueled speculation that the United States might soon become directly involved in military action against Iran alongside Israel.
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Patel Says FBI Has Intel on Alleged Chinese 2020 Election Interference Plot
FBI Director Kash Patel has revealed that he has handed over documents to Senator Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, which contain serious claims of Chinese Communist Party involvement in the 2020 U.S. election.
“The FBI has located documents which detail alarming allegations related to the 2020 U.S. election, including allegations of interference by the CCP,” Patel shared Monday on X. “I have immediately declassified the material and turned the documents over to Chairman Grassley for further review.”
Patel’s post included a link to a report from Just the News, which claimed that intelligence assessments warned the Chinese government may have mass-produced fraudulent U.S. driver’s licenses as part of a broader plan to exploit mail-in ballots for then-Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
According to the report, these intelligence files, dating back to August 2020, were pulled back from various agencies and never pursued further.
At the time, FBI Director Christopher Wray had testified there were no known foreign plots to interfere with the 2020 presidential election, which saw Biden defeat President Donald Trump.
Senator Grassley has expressed concern that these intelligence reports were sidelined rather than thoroughly reviewed by appropriate agencies.
“Thanks to the oversight work and partnership of Chairman Grassley, the FBI continues to provide unprecedented transparency at the people’s Bureau,” Patel stated to Just the News. “To that end, we have located documents Chairman Grassley requested, which detail alarming allegations related to the 2020 U.S. election.”
Patel further noted that the claims regarding a plan to manipulate mail-in ballots using fake identities were “substantiated” but were “abruptly recalled and never disclosed to the public.”
Individuals familiar with the documents told Just the News that the FBI had received information in 2020 from a new confidential source, who claimed the Chinese government was involved in producing and exporting counterfeit U.S. driver’s licenses.
The alleged aim of the operation was to equip Chinese nationals living in the U.S. with false identification so they could cast fraudulent mail-in ballots in favor of Biden.
Although the intelligence report was withdrawn, sources noted that U.S. Customs and Border Protection had seized around 20,000 fake IDs during the same period.
Earlier reports from 2020 also confirmed that CBP agents confiscated 19,888 fake driver’s licenses at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport through June of that year.
According to a report from Fox 5 New York, the majority of these shipments originated in mainland China and Hong Kong, with a smaller number coming from South Korea and the United Kingdom.
CBP officials at the time stated that many of the fake IDs appeared to be intended for college-age individuals, with several IDs sharing the same photo but bearing different names.
More recently, CBS News reported that customs officers at O’Hare intercepted additional counterfeit shipments just last month, including thousands of fake driver’s licenses and knockoff luxury watches.
Out of 485 shipments from China and Hong Kong, 145 contained a total of 516 counterfeit Rolex and other branded watches, while another 340 shipments included 4,345 fake U.S. driver’s licenses.
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