🚨 LIVE: War In Iran ESCALATES - Iranians Assassinate IRGC Leaders - US Ground Troops Drill
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Takeaways
- âť–Anti-regime Iranians have reportedly assassinated Mohammad Shir Mohammadion, a Basij leader, in Tehran's District 18.
- âť–The IRGC has deployed vehicles to block runways at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, fearing both mass popular uprisings and potential US ground invasion.
- âť–US ground troops are conducting close-quarters tactics training in the Arabian Sea, maintaining readiness for potential ground operations in Iran, even as nuclear negotiations proceed.
- âť–Israel's IDF has conducted extensive airstrikes in southern Lebanon, eliminating 13 Hezbollah terrorists and striking over 200 targets in 24 hours.
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1Internal Resistance Escalates with Targeted Assassinations
Anti-Islamic occupation Iranian groups are actively engaging in guerrilla warfare, successfully assassinating IRGC Basij leaders in Tehran. Mohammad Shir Mohammadion, a Basij leader in District 18, was reportedly stabbed multiple times. This indicates a significant internal challenge to the regime's control, particularly in urban centers.
Host confirms assassination of Mohammad Shir Mohammadion, leader of Basij in IRGC Basij base in Tehran's District 18, following multiple attacks by anti-Islamic occupation Iranians. (, )
2IRGC's Desperation Drives Nuclear Negotiations Amidst Blockade
The host asserts that the IRGC is 'desperate' and 'running out of money' due to the successful US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This financial pressure is forcing them into final-round nuclear negotiations with the US, where they might concede most of their nuclear program. The host views any deal as a 'final nail in the coffin' for the regime, exacerbating internal divisions.
Host states IRGC is 'running out of money' and 'absolutely desperate' due to the successful blockade of Strait of Hormuz, leading to potential 'massive concession' on nuclear program in final US negotiations. (, )
3IRGC Blocks Mehrabad Airport Runways, Fearing Invasion and Uprising
The IRGC has physically blocked the runways of Mehrabad Airport in Tehran with vehicles, which the host interprets as a sign of their fear. This action is attributed to concerns over a potential US ground invasion if nuclear talks fail, and a mass uprising by the Iranian people. The host dismisses the effectiveness of this tactic against a modern military invasion.
Confirmation that Mehrabad Airport runways in Tehran are 'physically covered and blocked by IRGC vehicles, buses and everything else,' interpreted as fear of mass Iranian uprising or US ground invasion. (, )
4US Maintains Ground Invasion Readiness Despite Diplomatic Efforts
Despite ongoing nuclear negotiations and President Trump's statements about the 'war being over,' the US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirms that US ground troops, specifically Marines, are conducting close-quarters tactics training aboard the USS Tripoli in the Arabian Sea. This indicates that the US military is maintaining readiness for potential ground operations, should diplomatic solutions fail or further escalation be deemed necessary.
CENTCOM update confirms US ground troops continue drills, with US Marines conducting close quarters tactics training aboard USS Tripoli in the Arabian Sea, for missions like maritime interception. (, )
5Israeli Forces Intensify Operations Against Hezbollah in Lebanon
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have significantly escalated their operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Overnight, 13 Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated in airstrikes, and over 200 Hezbollah targets, including infrastructure and rocket launchers, were struck within 24 hours. This sustained military pressure aims to 'wipe out Hezbollah members' and is seen by the host as a precursor to potential internal conflict within Lebanon.
IDF eliminated 13 Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon overnight and struck over 200 Hezbollah targets, including infrastructure and rocket launchers, in the last 24 hours. (, )
6Trump's 'Carrot and Stick' Diplomacy on China and Hormuz
The host interprets President Trump's statement about 'permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz' and China agreeing 'not to send weapons to Iran' as a strategic diplomatic maneuver. Rather than a literal end to the blockade or a naive belief in China's promise, the host frames it as Trump successfully forcing China to implicitly admit past weapon shipments to Iran, thereby achieving a 'carrot and stick' outcome.
Host interprets President Trump's statement on 'permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz' and China agreeing 'not to send weapons to Iran' as a diplomatic tactic to get China to admit past weapon shipments to Iran. (, )
Quotes
"Iran's spirit has not surrendered and it never will. Despite its brutality, the Islamic Republic is closer to collapse today than at any point since 1979. And one fact is now beyond dispute. The Iranian people will never accept a repackaged version of this regime. Too much blood has been spilled. Too many graves have been dug. The demand is not for a kinder jailer. The demand is for freedom."
"The people started it and the people will finish it. If the military operation pushes the Islamic Republic into the historical abyss where it belongs, we will be there, ready, organized and determined to build what comes after. And if the regime survives the immediate storm, we will continue the revolution until it is complete. We began this journey, we will see it to its end. History has given us no other choice."
"China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. I am doing it for them also and the world. This situation will never happen again. They have agreed not to send weapons to Iran. President Xi will give me a big fat hug when I get there in a few weeks. We are working together smartly and very well. Doesn't that beat fighting? But remember, we are very good at fighting if we have to. Far better than anyone else."
"Take don't take him literally what he says, but take him seriously."
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