Former U.S. National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigned, citing moral objections to the war in Iran, and spoke at a Washington prayer event about his decision.
In Gaza City, parents like Rania al-Saudi are unable to buy Eid toys for their children due to soaring prices and import restrictions caused by the ongoing war. Vendors say toys are scarce and overpriced, with many entering via smuggled routes.
US President Donald Trump stated Iranian leaders are “all gone” and the US has “nobody left to talk to,” adding the US-Israeli war on Iran is going “extremely well” as oil prices rise.
The Iran war is straining global supply chains as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, increasing shipping and food costs worldwide. The United Nations warns rising prices could push 45 million more people into acute hunger.
Thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv demanding an end to the war with Iran and conflict with Hezbollah. The demonstrations occurred as attacks continue, with at least 18 killed and over 3,000 injured since the war began.
Senior Iranian figures, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have been targeted and killed since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran. Experts discuss the impact and normalization of Israel’s assassination strategy.