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John Bolton: Saddam Hussein resisted for 20 days, the Iranian leader did not go to war, and I don't think the Iranian regime will last even 10 days.

🔴 Urgent/Hello, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of the Islamic Republic: nuclear facilities in Natanz have been attacked twice.

Strange Statements by Sardar Jabari: We Will Burn Any Ship That Attempts to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz / We Will Also Attack Oil Pipelines and Won't Allow a Single Drop of Oil to Leave the Region

Iran claims they did not strike Saudi oil facilities
According to Tasnim, citing an Iranian military expert, the attacks were carried out by Israel "under a false flag" to divert attention. Moreover, the Saudi facilities were not on Tehran's list of targets.
Earlier, Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that the country is not responsible for the attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure.

🇺🇸 #торговыевойны Bloomberg: The Federal Appeals Court rejected the Trump administration's request to halt litigation regarding tariff reimbursement, ordering the immediate resumption of cases in the United States International Trade Court.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was unable to specify the exact timeline for the completion of the American-Israeli operation in Iran during a press conference.
"We will go as far as we need to in order to advance American interests," Hegseth stated.
Additional remarks from the Pentagon chief:
— The U.S. operation against Iran will not be endless and will not follow the "Iraq scenario."
— There are currently no U.S. military personnel in Iran, but their presence is potentially possible.
— Iran retains long-range strike capabilities, and the U.S. is focused on them.
— Israel has done an

Breaking/State Television: Ali Khamenei's wife was also killed.

🔴 Ahmad Samadi, journalist: an informed source in Iran has told me that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, Iran's leader and potential successor to his father, has passed away.
🔴 It is expected that Iran's state media will announce this news.

Iran launched strikes on Netanyahu's office and the location of the Israeli Air Force commander this morning, according to IRGC. The fate of high-ranking officials remains unknown.
Meanwhile, several Western and Iranian media outlets report that Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu is in Berlin.

Iran's representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency:
The US and Israel targeted nuclear facilities in Natanz

Emergency Meeting of the Board of Governors on Iran Begins
Chinese media reported that the emergency meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Iran began with a speech by the agency's Director General.

Trump for the New York Times:
If Iran shows willingness to become a pragmatic partner,
I am ready to lift sanctions

Quds Force Media: The number of downed American fighters reaches 3
🔸 Tasnim Agency reported: The Central Command of Khatam al-Anbiya stated that 3 American fighters were shot down by Iran's domestic air defense fire.
🔸 Since early morning, numerous images of these fighters' crashes and their pilots ejecting have been circulating in regional media.

Trump Extends War with Iran for a Month — "Operation Will Take About Four Weeks." Here's the main Middle East update from overnight:
— Israel launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in response to rocket attacks.
— The headquarters of Iranian national security in Tehran was destroyed by airstrikes from the US and Israeli Air Forces.
— Powerful explosions occurred at a chemical plant in Tel Aviv due to Iranian missile strikes.
— Iran attacked Tel Aviv — rockets destroyed residential buildings, at least seven people injured.
— The US and Israel struck Tehran — damage to a broadcasting b

🚨🚨 The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic confirmed the death of seven high-ranking officials in attacks. According to the statement, Saleh Asadi, the deputy for intelligence, Mohsen Dare-Baghi, the deputy for training and supply, Bahram Hossieni Motlak, head of the planning and operations department of the operational command, and Hosseinali Tajik, head of the training department, were killed.
The staff also confirmed the death of Mohammad Shirazi, the head of Khamenei's office, Akbar Abrahimzadeh, his deputy, and Gholamreza Rezaian, the head of intelligence services.

The UAE government states that the United Arab Emirates is on the verge of joining the American-Israeli campaign against the Iranian regime!
UAE government Minister Reem al-Hashimy:
We are ready to defend ourselves. We hope it won't come to that, but we don't want to sit idly by while we continue to become targets of illegal and unjustified attacks.

Durov
🎆 Unfortunately, I had to leave Dubai for Europe a week ago — so I’m not only missing the free fireworks from Iran, but also exposing myself to greater risk. Considering the crime rate in Europe, Dubai is statistically safer even with flying rockets. I can't wait to return.

We calculated that a war with Iran would take about four weeks — or less — Trump

We call on Tehran to immediately cease these indiscriminate attacks, — Merz.
Other statements from the German Chancellor:
— Together with the USA and Israel, we share the interest in ending the terror of this regime and stopping its dangerous nuclear and ballistic rearmament;
— The Iranian regime is a terrorist regime responsible for decades of oppression of the Iranian people;
— Only during demonstrations on the eve of the New Year did thousands become its victims;
— Now is not the time to read lectures to our partners and allies;
— Despite all doubts, we share many of their goals, even if we