What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran Strikes in the Middle East have continued for a second week, with US President Trump offering conflicting statements about the duration of the conflict. Meanwhile, Iran has signaled its readiness for a prolonged battle. The humanitarian crisis has worsened, displacing hundreds of thousands of people and resulting in over 1,700 deaths across the region. The war has also triggered the largest oil disruption in history, raising concerns even within the Trump administration. Key developments on day 11 include the ongoing fallout from a strike on an Iranian girls’ school that killed at least 168 children. Iranian state media reported the attack, while Trump claimed other nations could have targeted the school, falsely asserting that Iran possesses Tomahawk missiles. Footage emerged suggesting a US missile was directed at an Iranian naval base near the school. The oil crisis has intensified, with an estimated 20% of global oil supply disrupted. Pakistan has implemented strict austerity measures, South Korea is introducing its first fuel price cap in nearly three decades, and G7 ministers convened to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves. Trump hinted at waiving certain oil-related sanctions but did not specify which, and he claimed the war would eventually lower oil prices. The Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point, with Tehran and Washington exchanging threats over the critical waterway, which has been closed since the conflict began. Trump attempted to reassure tanker operators refusing to transit the strait, warning of harsher actions if Iran blocked oil flow. Iran responded by stating its armed forces were “awaiting” US naval vessels in the area.#iran #strait_of_hormuz #un #iranian_women_s_soccer_team #us_president_trump
Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas by Australian government Five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team competing in the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia have been granted humanitarian visas, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Tuesday. The decision followed a call with U.S. President Donald Trump, who had previously warned that allowing the players to return to Iran would be a “terrible humanitarian mistake.” Albanese confirmed that officials had been working on the matter for some time, and the five players had been relocated to a safe location, with an offer extended to the remaining members of the team. The players had faced pressure from Iranian authorities after they refused to sing the national anthem before their first match of the tournament on Monday. Supporters had urged the Australian government to grant them asylum, fearing they would face persecution in Iran for their actions. Albanese emphasized that the government was willing to assist other players if they sought help, stating, “if you want our help, help is here.” Sports journalist Raha Pourbakhsh, who works for Iran International TV, reported that at least seven players had left the team hotel, with five applying for asylum with Australian authorities. She noted that families of three of the five players had been threatened, and the whereabouts of two others remained unknown. Pourbakhsh also mentioned that Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, had been denied a visa to travel to Australia, forcing vice president Farideh Shojaei to take his place. Trump’s comments on social media highlighted the U.S. administration’s stance, with the president claiming the U.S. would grant asylum to the players if Australia did not.#donald_trump #iranian_women_s_soccer_team #australian_prime_minister_anthony_albanese #mehdi_taj #farideh_shojaei
