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What we know on the ninth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Israel’s onslaught against Iran has entered a new phase, targeting energy resources in the country including fuel storage sites.
TL;DR
- Israel is now targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, striking fuel storage sites in Tehran.
- Iran's clerical body is close to selecting a new supreme leader, though the candidate remains unnamed.
- Retaliatory strikes on US-friendly Gulf nations are ongoing, despite Iran's president apologizing for previous attacks.
- US President Donald Trump has suggested the potential deployment of American ground troops to Iran.
- At least 1,205 civilians have been killed in Iran since the conflict began, according to HRANA.
- An Israeli strike in central Beirut killed four people, targeting IRGC commanders.
- Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, and Qatar reported fresh aerial attacks.
- Dubai experienced building evacuations after projectile interceptions damaged a high-rise.
- Two drones were shot down over Erbil, Iraq.
- Aviation disruption continues, with some Middle Eastern airlines operating limited schedules.
- Trump stated the US does not want Iranian Kurdish groups involved in the war.