Political analyst and host of Jedaal TV, Ali Alizadeh, expressed the opinion that Iran has the resources to wage war significantly longer than the United States and Israel, claiming that time is on Tehran's side.
“It should be noted that Iran's defense strategy is based on developing its own, relatively inexpensive compared to Western air defense systems, missiles and drones,” he said, commenting on the situation from London.
“If the conflict drags on, it could be advantageous for Iran,” Alizadeh added.
He also noted that despite Trump's statement about preparing for a war that should last four to five weeks, the 12-day conflict between Israel and the U.S. against Iran last June demonstrates that it will become increasingly difficult for the Israeli people each day.
“It is important to understand whether Israel and America are ready to pay the price for a lack of protection when they run out of anti-aircraft missiles and other means to protect their bases?” the analyst questioned.
Alizadeh supported the growing opinion that Trump was drawn into conflicts at Israel's initiative and did not realize how resilient and flexible the Iranian government is.
“The state has proven to be very resilient, adaptive, and flexible. I believe this is a joint war waged against Trump, and he is just beginning to realize how his actions have led to a deadlock,” he noted.
For the fourth night in a row, explosions are heard in Iran, and the death toll continues to rise, reports Al Jazeera.
This is already the fourth night of American-Israeli attacks.
The strikes targeted various facilities across the country, including the capital, Tehran. As in previous nights, the sounds of explosions are heard everywhere. The attacks follow intensive bombings, including on security facilities in Tehran, particularly a police station in Enghelab Square in the city center.
Cities such as Isfahan, Qom, and Urmia have also been bombed.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) promised retaliatory actions and announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. According to their data, more than 10 oil tankers attempting to approach the strait became targets for attacks.
Concerns about the death toll, especially among civilians, are growing. Reports indicate that around 800 people have died, and the number of injured is increasing.
Lebanese channel Al-Mayadeen reports six killed as a result of an Israeli airstrike on the cities of Aramoun and Saadiyat in the Mount Lebanon area.
Citing the Lebanese Ministry of Health, the channel reports that another eight people were injured.
Earlier, Lebanese authorities reported that the death toll from Israel's "aggression" had risen to 50, with 335 citizens injured.
Saudi Arabia intercepted nine drones.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced that local air defense systems destroyed nine drones that intruded into the country's airspace.
Two cruise missiles were also intercepted.
The country's Ministry of Defense reported the interception of two cruise missiles south of Riyadh, according to information from Reuters and AFP.
Additionally, official Saudi sources confirmed the interception of nine drones.
However, authorities did not specify where the missiles and drones were launched from.
In Kuwait, injuries and damage from shrapnel have been reported.
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense reported that its forces intercepted and destroyed several "hostile aerial targets" that entered the country's airspace early in the morning.
According to reports, shrapnel from intercepted missiles fell on residential buildings, causing injuries and property damage. No further details have been provided.
This statement was made following a report from the Ministry of Health about the death of a girl from shrapnel wounds sustained this morning.
Airstrikes on pro-Iranian groups in Iraq
According to Al Jazeera Arabic, an airstrike was carried out on a facility allegedly used by the pro-Iranian group Kata'ib Hezbollah in western Iraq, in the city of Al-Qaim.The facility was damaged, but no casualties have been reported.
In northeastern Iraq, an airstrike also targeted a farm in Diyala province, allegedly used by the Iran-backed group Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq for storing weapons.
Reports indicate that on Monday, a drone attacked a CIA facility at the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia.
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia confirmed that two drones attacked the embassy complex in Riyadh, but there is no information on whether the target of the strike was specifically this intelligence center, as reported by Reuters.
According to information from the State Department obtained by the Washington Post, part of the roof of the embassy "collapsed," and the interior was "contaminated" with smoke.
There are also reports of "structural damage" at the embassy, and staff were ordered to "remain in shelter," the Post reports.
U.S. military attacked nearly 2000 targets in Iran.
Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), reported that since the start of the attacks on Saturday, U.S. forces have struck nearly 2000 targets in Iran, destroying 17 Iranian ships, including a submarine.
“The operation involves over 50,000 troops, 200 fighter jets, two aircraft carriers, and bombers from the U.S., with additional forces expected to arrive,” Cooper stated in a video posted on X.
He characterized this as the largest buildup of U.S. military power in the Middle East in recent decades.
Cooper added that the number of U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran is nearly double the number of strikes during the "shock and awe" bombings at the beginning of the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
“We have significantly weakened Iran's air defense and destroyed hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles, launchers, and drones,” he added.
The IRGC stated that Iran has already targeted 10 tankers and fully controls the Strait of Hormuz.
According to human rights organization data, over 1000 civilians have died in Iran.
HRANA, an American human rights organization, reports that 1097 civilians have died in Iran since February 28.
Among the dead are 181 children under 10 years old. The number of injured civilians has reached 5402, including 100 children, according to HRANA.
According to the organization, at least 104 attacks have occurred in the last 24 hours, affecting military bases, medical facilities, and residential areas.
Hundreds of additional cases of death registered in the country are being verified.
Each Iranian commander has been assigned at least three levels of deputies.
According to General Reza Talayi-Nik, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, each commander has three levels of successors to avoid a power vacuum in case of their death.
He noted that despite the lack of visible leadership from the Second Supreme Leader since the beginning of the current conflict, preliminary measures have been taken to prepare successors in the Armed Forces command. Each commander has up to three prepared successors who have undergone practical training and have field experience.
The Council of Experts of Iran has elected Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader.
Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, born on September 8, 1969, in the holy city of Mashhad, has become the new Supreme Leader. He is the second child in the family of Ali Khamenei and received religious education, studying theology.
Since 1999, he has studied at the religious center in Qom, where he became a cleric and taught theology. In 2004, he married the daughter of the Speaker of the Majlis (parliament) of Iran, Gholam-Ali Adeli.
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