America’s top military commander in the Middle East says the U.S. operation is entering its “next phase” and will focus on taking out Iran’s missile capabilities. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denied the mission is sowing chaos in the region.
In an interview with Axios, U.S. President Donald Trump said he must “be involved in the appointment” of Iran’s next leader.
Canada’s top military commander, Gen. Jennie Carignan, has made it clear that Canada won’t be participating in Operation Epic Fury, but said Canadian Armed Forces could be called upon to defend Persian Gulf states from Iran’s strikes.
The most recent death toll includes more than 1,200 people in Iran and more than 120 in Lebanon, according to officials in those countries. At least 10 civilians have been killed in Israel, the country’s ambulance service says.
