Trump threatens: "We will bomb Kharg Island"
The Pentagon has updated its casualty figures, adding 140 previously unrecorded wounded soldiers. Meanwhile, reports indicate that China and Pakistan are coordinating efforts to reduce tensions between the US and Iran.
CENTCOM Commander: US capable of managing interceptor shortages
Commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM), Brad Cooper, stated that the United States has the capacity to manage its limited inventory of Patriot interceptors and other air defense systems. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Cooper estimates that increasing American strikes, if approved, would degrade Iran's ability to launch massive missile barrages.
China and Pakistan diplomatic outreach
Saudi channel Al-Hadath reported, citing a senior official, that China is coordinating with Pakistan to "reduce tensions between the USA and Iran." The official stated that these contacts include discussions on mutual confidence-building measures.
"This is an attempt to pave the way for broader negotiations regarding nuclear issues, regional security, and sanctions," the official said, adding that the effort aims to involve Gulf states and regional forces to support long-term stability.
Pentagon updates casualty records
According to a CNN report, the Pentagon updated the number of American casualties overnight, adding more than 140 wounded personnel who had not been previously accounted for. Updated Pentagon data now confirms 18 American soldiers killed and 624 wounded in the conflict.
Trump's threats regarding Kharg Island
Donald Trump published three posts this evening on his social network, Truth Social, featuring AI-generated images simulating an attack on Kharg Island, the seizure of an Iranian oil tanker, and the bombing of another Iranian oil tanker.
