Day Six Of The Operation Against Iran: New Forces Enter The Fray
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(Updated) Ground battles are underway inside Iran.
The U.S.-Israeli operation against Iran continues in the Middle East. On March 5, the sixth day of the military operation against the Iranian regime, it became known that new forces had entered the conflict.
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22:26 Since the start of the military operation against Iran, it has been possible to destroy about 80 percent of Iran's air defense systems and more than 60 percent of its ballistic missile launchers, Israeli Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said.
21:33 US President Donald Trump supports the offensive by Kurdish forces against Iran. He told Reuters.
"I think it's wonderful that they want to do it, I'm all for it," Trump said.
When asked by reporters whether the US will provide air support for the Kurdish offensive or has already done so, Trump said, "I can't tell you that."
21:26 US authorities have sent a request to Ukraine to provide assistance to Middle Eastern countries in repelling Iranian drone attacks. This was reported by the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky.
"Received a request from the United States for specific support in defense against Shahed in the Middle East region. Instructed to provide the necessary funds and ensure the presence of Ukrainian specialists who can guarantee the necessary security," the head of state wrote in Telegram.
20:44 France has sent six additional Rafale fighter jets to the UAE.
20:00 The Israeli Air Force began striking government facilities in Tehran for the second time in a day. This was reported by the Israel Defense Forces Press Service.
19:51 US President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to personally participate in the selection of Iran's next Supreme Leader.
Trump explained that he does not want to appoint a leader who will continue the policies of his predecessor, causing the US to go to war again "in five years." The Republican added that he wants someone who will "bring harmony and peace to Iran," and Khamenei's son is unacceptable.
19:17 Explosions rang out near the airport in Abu Dhabi, while sirens were turned on in Dubai, Reuters reported. The agency said explosions were heard in other cities, including Ras al-Khaimah.
Air defense systems are repelling an Iranian missile and drone attack, the Emirati government said.
18.25 The Israeli Navy struck and eliminated Hamas terrorist commander Wasim Attallah Ali near Tripoli in Lebanon.
He was in charge of training and exercises in the Hamas military wing in Lebanon.
17.20 US Special Forces conducted helicopter landings in several desert areas of Iraq (Anbar, Karbala and Najaf provinces). U.S. troops landed in the Rutba area, including the Shanana area near Nuhayb and the Chalabat area, using 5-7 helicopters.
16.40 France has authorized the U.S. to use all of its bases in the Middle East to attack Iran.
16.35 Spain's Defense Ministry will send a frigate to Cyprus to defend against Iranian threats. It will join the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and Greek frigates.
16.15 Azerbaijan regards the Iranian drone strike as a terrorist attack against the state. This was stated by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
"A terrorist act was committed against the Azerbaijani state by Iran. Let them not test our strength," Aliyev said.
16.00 The Lebanese president ordered to suppress any military activity of the IRGC on the country's territory and reintroduce visa regime for Iranian citizens.
The Lebanese Information Minister said the president has ordered the detention of IRGC representatives in the country, followed by deportation.
14:41 The United States struck the Bandar Abbas naval base in Iran, sinking the Russian-made Varshavyanka submarine. It was Iran's most advanced submarine.
12:59 The Israel Defense Forces has shown video of an Israeli F-35I Adir fighter jet shooting down a Russian-made Yak-130 warplane in the skies over Tehran during a military operation against Iran. According to the IDF, this air battle took place a few days ago in the skies over Tehran. This is the first time an Israeli Adir fighter jet has shot down a manned aircraft (Iranian BPLs and missiles have been shot down by Israeli pilots on these planes before).
12:40 The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said another Iranian drone fell near a school building in Shekarabad village. The ministry specified that during the Iranian attack on the airport in Nakhchivan the airport building was damaged and two civilians were wounded.
The Azerbaijani side reserves the right to take appropriate measures in response. Iran's ambassador to Azerbaijan has already been summoned to the Foreign Ministry. A strong protest will be expressed to the Iranian side and a corresponding protest note will be handed to it.
14:59 Iran has attacked Azerbaijan for the first time. Missiles and drones flying from Iran's side landed on the airport in the Azerbaijani city of Nakhichevan.
10:32 The U.S. Senate has failed to support an initiative that would bar President Donald Trump from conducting a military operation against Iran without the express consent of Congress. The vote resulted in 53 senators opposed, 47 in favor. The initiative was sponsored by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine and Republican Rand Paul.
08:31 The United States sank the Iranian drone carrier Shahid Bahman Bagheri, the largest warship destroyed since World War II. The ship, with a displacement of about 42,000 tons, was the world's first ship designed exclusively to carry attack drones and could also carry missiles, helicopters and even small ships.
08:18 Azerbaijan has deployed air defenses and put its troops on the border with Iran on alert. In addition, additional forces are being pulled to the Iranian border.
08:09 Kurdish militias based in Iraq have announced the start of a military operation against Iran. A spokesman for the Coalition of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan (CPFIK) said. Fighters affiliated with the Party of Free Life of Kurdistan (PJAK) have started moving out and deploying in combat positions on the territory of Iran. The active phase of ground fighting started around midnight.
08:18 Azerbaijan deployed air defense and put its troops on the border with Iran on alert . In addition, additional forces are being pulled to the Iranian border.
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