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📜 TRUMP POLLS WORKERS ON LETTING IRAN HAVE NUKE, THREATENS TO TURN IT INTO ONE BIG GLOW Former President Donald Trump cornered some workers in a public exchange, straight-up asking if they think Iran should get a nuclear weapon. This gem dropped amid his fresh threats to Iran—severe military smackdown unless they ceasefire, complete with visions of "one big glow coming out of Iran." Workers' answers? Crickets. No word on where or when this happened. @TheBabylonTimes | Forum

📜 TRUMP BRIEFED ON HANTAVIRUS SAYS HOPEFULLY IT'S UNDER CONTROL Reporter corners former President Trump on hantavirus briefing. Trump admits he's in the loop, claims "It’s very much, we hope, under control." Pushed on spread risks to Americans, he shrugs "I hope not." @TheBabylonTimes | Forum

📜 TRUMP THREATENS MASSIVE GLOW-UP STRIKE ON IRAN WITHOUT CEASEFIRE Trump warns of one big glow erupting from Iran sans ceasefire, hinting at some blockbuster military blast. Dropped the line amid chit-chat on regional flare-ups, after bragging about cheaper gas and fielding queries on Iran's maybe-nukes. No word on when or how this fireworks show might kick off. @TheBabylonTimes | Forum

📜 ISLAMIC VERSE DISPLAYED: "AND IF YOU RETURN [TO SIN], WE WILL RETURN [TO PUNISHMENT]" Islamic religious verse makes an appearance, laying down the classic tit-for-tat: "And if you return [to sin], we will return [to punishment]." Straight from the source, no frills. @TheBabylonTimes | Forum

📜 US NAVY DESTROYERS SHOO IRANIAN MISSILES DRONES AND BOATS IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ Three U.S. Navy destroyers slipped out of the Strait of Hormuz while Iranian forces lobbed missiles, drones, and swarms of small boats at them. President Trump says the destroyers took zero damage, and the entire Iranian attacking fleet got wiped out. The destroyers are heading back to prop up the naval blockade. Trump warns Iran to sign a deal pronto or face even stronger smackdowns. @TheBabylonTimes | Forum

📜 TRUMP CALLS US STRIKES ON IRAN A LOVE TAP WHILE INSISTING CEASEFIRE HOLDS Former US President Donald Trump brushed off recent US strikes on Iranian targets as "just a love tap." Asked if this meant the ceasefire was over, he said, "No, the ceasefire is holding. It’s still in effect." Source: ABC News. @TheBabylonTimes

UPDATE:📜 IRAN WARNS GULF STATES AND UAE FOR BACKING US AGGRESSION IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ Iran's Central Military Command calls out some Gulf coastal states for supporting the US in tonight's aggression, promising they won't get away with it. This comes after US claims of Iranian attacks targeting American destroyers as guided missiles crossed the Strait of Hormuz into the Arabian Sea, with reports of Washington breaching a ceasefire. Iran also warns the UAE it'll regret its provocations. @TheBabylonTimes

📜 SMOTRICH DEMANDS WAR END WITH ISRAELI ANNEXATION OF GAZA LEBANON SYRIA AND WEST BANK Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich lays out the real war goal: redraw Israel's borders by gobbling up Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank. "If it were up to me, we would have annexed territory long ago," he gripes. Comes after his gem that enemies care more about losing land than bodies from the usual strikes. @TheBabylonTimes | Forum

📜 SMOTRICH SAYS ENEMIES ONLY CARE ABOUT ISRAEL SNATCHING THEIR LAND Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims Israel's enemies couldn't care less about terrorists killed or bombs dropped on them. What matters to them, he says, is Israel grabbing their territory. This comes right after his pitch to end the current war by annexing chunks of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank. @TheBabylonTimes | Forum

📜 IRAN WARNS GULF STATES LIKE UAE FOR BACKING US ATTACK YOU WILL REGRET IT Iran's Central Military Command called out Gulf states hugging the Persian Gulf, including the UAE, for propping up the US in last night's attack. Iran promises not to let it slide. "You will regret it!" the statement snarls. This comes after Iranian strikes on US forces, following their missiles sailing through the Strait of Hormuz into the Sea of Oman. @TheBabylonTimes

📜 US DESTROYERS INTERCEPT IRANIAN MISSILES DRONES AND BOATS IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ The Navy ships were in the international waterway when Iran launched the assault. No U.S. assets hit. U.S. forces neutralized the threats and struck Iranian military sites, including missile and drone launch positions, command and control facilities, and ISR nodes. @TheBabylonTimes

📜 LULA JOKES WITH TRUMP ABOUT NOT BLOCKING BRAZILIAN WORLD CUP PLAYERS' VISAS Brazilian President Lula shared a cheeky chat from his meeting with U.S. President Trump. Trump inquired about the World Cup and Brazil's team strength. Lula quipped,

"Look, I hope you won’t cancel the visas of Brazilian players. Please don’t do that, because we are coming here to win the World Cup."

Trump laughed. @TheBabylonTimes | Forum

📜 IRAN ACCUSES WASHINGTON OF VIOLATING CEASEFIRE AFTER US CLAIMS OF IRANIAN MISSILE ATTACKS Iran states Washington violated the ceasefire. This comes right after US Central Command reports Iranian attacks, with guided missiles crossing the Strait of Hormuz into the Arabian Sea. Iranian military accuses Gulf states of backing US overnight aggression and warns the United Arab Emirates it'll regret its provocations. @TheBabylonTimes

📜 US VIOLATES CEASEFIRE WITH STRIKES ON IRANIAN TANKER AND CIVILIAN COASTS AS IRAN HITS BACK HARD Khatam al-Anbiya's spokesperson called out the U.S. military for shattering the ceasefire, hitting an Iranian oil tanker en route from near Jask to the Strait of Hormuz, plus another ship inbound opposite Fujairah in the UAE. U.S. airstrikes targeted civilian zones along Khmir, Sirik, and Qeshm Island coasts, with help from regional cronies. Iran's forces struck back at U.S. ships east of the Strait and south of Chabahar, dealing serious damage. State TV says no civilian casualties in Hormozgan Province. @TheBabylonTimes

UPDATE:📜 IRANIAN EXPERT CALLS OUT ISRAELI PRETEXT FOR ATTACK AS US STRIKES IRANIAN TANKERS AND COASTS This as US forces target an Iranian oil tanker leaving Jask toward the Strait of Hormuz, plus another vessel nearing from opposite Fujairah in the UAE. US airstrikes pound civilian areas on Khmir, Sirik, and Qeshm Island coasts, coordinated with regional buddies. Iran hits back, slamming US military ships east of the strait and south of Chabahar with severe damage. State TV reports no civilian casualties in Hormozgan so far. @TheBabylonTimes

📜 LULA DOUBTS TRUMP WILL SWAY BRAZIL'S ELECTIONS Brazilian President Lula says he doesn't buy that U.S. President Trump will meddle in Brazil's elections—voters there call the shots. Lula's confident Trump will stick to being America's boss by letting Brazilians pick their own path, just like Lula plans to leave Americans to their own mess. @TheBabylonTimes | Forum

📜 LULA SAYS TRUMP THINKS WAR WITH IRAN IS OVER DESPITE US AGGRESSION AND IRGC STRIKES Brazilian President Lula reports US President Trump reckons the war with Iran is already wrapped up—reality begs to differ. Lula's done bickering with Trump over his rosy conflict views. This comes after US forces hit an Iranian oil tanker near Jask port, with IRGC Navy firing back at US warships in the Strait of Hormuz. @TheBabylonTimes | Forum

UPDATE:📜 US TARGETS IRANIAN TANKER AND STRIKES CIVILIAN COASTS AS IRAN HAMMERS US VESSELS WITH MISSILES US forces hit an Iranian oil tanker leaving Jask waters for the Strait of Hormuz, plus another ship nearing Fujairah in the UAE, while bombing civilian zones along Khamir, Sirik, and Qeshm Island coasts—in cahoots with regional pals. Iran's military fired back at US ships east of the strait and south of Chabahar, landing serious damage via ballistic missiles, anti-ship cruises, and drones in a big joint push. Iranian media says no civilian casualties in Hormozgan so far. @TheBabylonTimes

📜 IRGC NAVY HITS BACK AT US WARSHIPS AFTER ATTACK ON IRANIAN TANKER NEAR JASK IRGC Navy says US military struck an Iranian oil tanker near Jask port, with US warships closing in on the Strait of Hormuz. In response, they unleashed a large-scale operation on US destroyers—anti-ship ballistic and cruise missiles, plus kamikaze drones packing high-explosive warheads. IRGC intel reports significant damage to the vessels, sending three American warships scurrying out of the Strait area. @TheBabylonTimes

UPDATE:📜 IRAN WARNS UAE: TREATED LIKE KURDISTAN, READY FOR ATTACKS ANYTIME This follows US forces hitting an Iranian oil tanker from Jask waters toward the Strait of Hormuz, plus another vessel near UAE's Fujairah port, with airstrikes on civilian zones along Khmir and Sirik coasts and Qeshm Island, courtesy of regional collaborators. Iran's forces hit back, slamming US ships east of the strait and south of Chabahar, dealing serious damage. @TheBabylonTimes