Iran has launched unprecedented military strikes against US military bases in the Gulf region, with the Islamic Republic claiming successful hits on key American assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, and Jordan. As the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) unleashes this new wave of operations, US President Donald Trump has seemingly shifted his stance on launching "massive attacks" against Iran. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi made it clear that Tehran will not accept a ceasefire unless Trump recognizes Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz—flatly contradicting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's claims that Iran is desperately seeking a truce. Veteran journalist and Janta Ka Reporter founder Rifat Jawaid breaks down the day's fast-moving developments with his sharp analysis.
