The United States intelligence chief said Iran’s leadership remains in place but weakened after recent strikes, warning that Tehran can still target American interests. Lawmakers pressed for clarity on the war’s objectives, intelligence assessments and the status of Iran’s nuclear program.

Senator Mitch McConnell accused former counterterrorism official Joe Kent of including anti-Semitic rhetoric in his resignation letter. Kent stepped down over opposition to the war with Iran, alleging outside pressure influenced the decision to enter the conflict.

The Israeli military said it struck two bridges over the Litani River used by Hezbollah to move fighters and weapons. It described the operation as an effort to prevent attacks on Israeli and Lebanese civilians.

The Israeli military published new footage showing airstrikes on Iranian soldiers in western Iran. It said additional troops who fled the site were also tracked and targeted.

An international media association says Israeli police assaulted journalists in Jerusalem, fracturing the wrist of a Cable News Network producer. The group is calling for action against the officers involved and greater protection for press freedom.

Democratic lawmakers questioned the intelligence chief over the claim that Iran posed an imminent nuclear threat before recent strikes. She said the president determines what qualifies as imminent based on the intelligence provided.

Egypt faces mounting criticism as it remains on the sidelines during the Houthi blockade of a vital shipping route. Observers question the country's military spending and regional influence as other nations bear the security burden.

Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib has been killed in an Israeli air strike, according to the country's president. His death is part of a widening campaign against Iran's leadership that has intensified regional conflict and disrupted global energy supplies.

Josh Hammer criticizes Megyn Kelly for personal attacks and shifting political alliances, arguing that she has damaged her credibility. He claims her feud with Mark Levin and criticism of President Donald Trump’s Iran policy have left her isolated.

A surgeon who stabbed a colleague and tried to set fire to his home has been struck off the medical register. He is serving a life sentence after being convicted of attempted murder and attempted arson.

Sir Keir Starmer has called on Kemi Badenoch to sack Nick Timothy after he criticised a Muslim prayer event in Trafalgar Square. Badenoch defended him, saying he was upholding British values and social cohesion.

Tulsi Gabbard drew criticism after omitting a claim from her Senate testimony that Iran’s nuclear program had been 'obliterated.' Lawmakers questioned conflicting assessments about Iran’s threat as tensions over the ongoing war continue.