Iranian authorities report at least 14 dead and 78 injured following recent US strikes targeting five provinces, causing damage to transport and maritime facilities, including railway lines and ports. In response, Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have hit US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones, warning of further action.
Iran's parliament deputy chairman, Abbas Moghtadaei, stated that Iran will soon announce additional measures to punish the US and its allies for aggressive actions. He indicated that these measures aim to punish the aggressor and its supporters, suggesting that the US is in a state of desperation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Belarus of consequences for aggressive actions against Ukraine, stating Kyiv has the opportunity to take preemptive action. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko reiterated Minsk's intention not to get involved in the conflict but warned of potential involvement if attacked.
Russian State Secretary and Deputy Foreign Minister Yevgeny Ivanov condemned US and Israeli aggression against Iran at the III All-Russian Municipal Forum, stating it does not meet the interests of the global majority. He criticized the destructive line pursued by the West using brute force methods, listing Western military actions in Yugoslavia, Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Yemen as examples of violations of international law.
