Senior officials told Bloomberg that the US Air Force has moved almost all of its JASSM-ER missiles to the bomber base in Britain. These are stealthy, long-range missiles that have so far stood out for their precision strikes deep inside enemy territory.
Tehran is trying to shift the balance of the campaign through international pressure, but the bottom line is that it is taking severe hits in a one-sided war. Trump wants to make clear to the world who won, which is why there is reason to believe his warning that the coming days are critical.
The soldiers of the all-female Red Unit study Hezbollah and Hamas down to the smallest tactical detail – then use that knowledge to expose every gap in Israel's defenses before the shooting starts for real.
An A-10 attack aircraft crashed near the Strait of Hormuz about an hour after an F-15 was shot down over Iran. The A-10 pilot was rescued safely, while the search continues for the second crew member from the F-15, who remains missing. NBC reported that two Black Hawk helicopters were damaged during the rescue mission in difficult conditions.
According to sources familiar with the details, Tehran is refusing to meet with American representatives and is rejecting US demands. Egypt and Turkey are trying to formulate an alternative framework for talks, while the dispute over the Strait of Hormuz continues to delay a breakthrough.
