— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 NOTE: The U.S. tried to land special forces in Iran in 1980 (google 'Operation Eagle Claw')

At that time, Iran had just undergone a revolution, its military was in total disarray, and there were little to no air defenses or radars. Also, the landing site was in the middle of a desert and completely undefended.

Despite all of these positive conditions, 3 of the helicopters failed before even landing, and the mission was aborted. After the order was given to abort the mission, one of the remaining helicopters crashed into a transport plane, killing all those inside. This all without a single Iranian soldier being involved.

Bottom line: It is not easy to be Tom Cruise. If the U.S. couldn't do it in 1980, Israel can't do it in 2025.

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— 🇵🇸/🇮🇱 WATCH: Saraya Al-Quds has published a recorded message from Israeli soldier and prisoner Baron Barslavsky.

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— 🇵🇸/🇮🇱 WATCH: Saraya Al-Quds has released footage of targeting Israeli positions in the 'Netzarim' corridor with rockets and seizing reconnaissance drones.

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— 🇺🇸/🇫🇷/🇺🇦/🇮🇷 NEW: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are heading to Paris to discuss the Ukraine war and efforts to 'avert' a conflict with Iran.

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— 🇺🇸 President Donald Trump: 'The assassination attempt has not been explained to me perfectly by either the Secret Service or the FBI. I would like to hear the explanation. Even if it's not released to the public, I should be allowed to hear it, and I might very well release it to the public.'

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— 🇺🇸/🇨🇳 NEW: The U.S. National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology has warned that China has overtaken the U.S. in biotech

They recommend that the U.S. must change its course within three years, proposing a minimum investment of $15 billion over the next five years to revitalize the sector.

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— 🇮🇷/🇺🇸/🇴🇲 NEW: Oman is refusing to allow U.S. Navy vessels and carrier strike groups to refuel and replenish stocks in Omani ports

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— 🇷🇺/🇮🇷 NEW: Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, landed in Moscow to meet with Putin

He is reportedly carrying an official written message from the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei.

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— 🇮🇷/🇸🇦 NEW: The Saudi Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman, has arrived in Tehran – the highest ranking Saudi official to visit Iran since a very long time

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—❗️🇮🇷/🇸🇦 NEW: The Saudi Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman, made an unannounced visit to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, in the capital Tehran

The Minister, who is the brother of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the son of the King, presented an official written message from King Salman of Saudi Arabia to Iran's Supreme Leader.

Ayatollah Khamenei stated: 'It is far better for brothers in the region to cooperate and help one another, than to rely on outside powers. We must overcome the hostile forces trying to divide our nations.'

The Saudi Minister of Defense expressed great satisfaction with the meeting, stating that Saudi Arabia is ready to strengthen ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran in all fields.

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—❗️🇸🇦/🇮🇷 NEW: The Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, will make an official state visit to Tehran in the coming months

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—❗️🇸🇦/🇮🇷 Saudi Minister of Defense:

'Engagement and cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran is the cornerstone of regional security, which will lead to greater prosperity for the countries in our region.

The Islamic world must act in a coordinated and unified manner against the occupation and expansionism practiced by the leaders of the Zionist entity.

I came to Tehran today to present his excellency, the great Supreme Leader, with our intentions to strengthen Iran-Saudi ties at all levels, and to form a partnership deeper and stronger than ever before.'

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