The United States has offered up to $10 million for information on Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and other top officials, including Ali Larijani,
Esmail Khatib, and Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi. The State Department said individuals providing verified intelligence could also qualify for relocation.
Six US Soldiers Killed in Iraq Plane Crash
The US military confirmed the deaths of six service members when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq. Officials emphasized the crash was not due to hostile or friendly fire.
Flight tracking data showed the aircraft had passed over Jordan before heading toward Israel. Photos circulating show a damaged KC-135 at Ben Gurion Airport, though it is unclear if it is the same aircraft.
Iran Marks Al-Quds Day with Mass Rallies
Iran held mass rallies across Tehran and other cities on al-Quds Day to show solidarity with Palestinians. Protesters carried posters of Mojtaba Khamenei and voiced opposition to Israeli actions. One demonstrator stated, “Injustice will dissipate. Oppression always comes to an end,” reflecting public defiance amid the ongoing conflict.
Escalation of Regional Attacks
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed launching coordinated missile and drone attacks on Israel alongside Hezbollah, targeting military and strategic sites. Reports also indicate ongoing drone attacks in the Gulf region, heightening regional tensions.
Global Reactions and Diplomatic Concerns
International leaders have expressed alarm over the escalating situation. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for an immediate end to the conflict, warning that the war “benefits no one and harms many economically,” including European nations.
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