American forces hit ‘dozens’ of Iranian targets following attempted attack on US troops
Key Points:
- China denied Reuters' report that it plans to send up to 400 shoulder-fired air-defense missile launchers to Iran, emphasizing its position of seeking peace and an end to the conflict.
- The US Treasury Department sanctioned six entities and individuals in China, India, Russia, and Iran for supporting Iran's Mahan Air, accused of facilitating IRGC personnel and weapons transport.
- The US Navy is set to overhaul its torpedo stockpile to support a "two-war" strategy, focusing on increasing production of MK-48 ADCAP and MK-54 torpedoes amid ongoing military tensions with Iran.
- The US Senate narrowly rejected a Democrat-backed resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers regarding Iran, marking the 13th such vote on Iran-related conflict.
- Saudi Arabia announced that 14 countries reaffirmed support for a multinational maritime defense coalition to protect shipping lanes in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Bab-el-Mandeb strait against threats including Houthi attacks.