Minas Tirith Reports

🇺🇸🇮🇱🇮🇷U.S. Carrier Group Redeploys as U.S. Calls for UN Meeting on Iran A U.S. carrier strike group is redeploying from the South China Sea to the CENTCOM area of responsibility. This movement signals a strategic repositioning amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The deployment underscores U.S. commitment to regional security and deterrence. The redeployment from the South China Sea to the CENTCOM area is underway. The Pentagon has specified that the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) and her Carrier Strike Group are involved. Reports indicate the carrier group's transit to the Middle East will take approximately one week. The United States is now calling for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council regarding the situation in Iran. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇮🇶🇮🇱🇸🇾🇮🇷Jets Spotted Over Iraq, Syria, Iran; Regional Tensions Rise Fighter jets were observed flying over Iraqi airspace. Separately, Israeli jets were detected over central and southern Syria. These overflights highlight the ongoing tensions and military activity in the region. Reports indicate that Iranian fighter jets have also gone airborne. Additional fighter jet activity reported near the IDF-occupied Golan heights in southern Syria. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇮🇶🇮🇷Unconfirmed Military Aviation Activity Intensifies Over Iraq Reports indicate increased military aviation activity over Tuz Khurmatu in northeastern Iraq, near the Iranian border. Aircraft were also heard over Wasit Governorate, Iraq. The nature and origin of the aircraft remain unconfirmed. Sounds of jets have been reported over the skies of Tuz Khurmatu and Wasit Governorate. Iraqi media has also reported military aviation in the Wasit Governorate, in eastern Iraq. Explosions have now been reported in multiple Iraqi cities, attributed to fighter jets breaking the sound barrier. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇸🇾 Al-Joulani Criticizes SDF's Neutrality, Calls for Syrian Unity Syrian President has publicly criticized the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) for their historical neutrality towards his regime. Assad highlighted the SDF's lack of participation in the revolution and alleged obstruction of its progress in key areas. Despite past grievances, including civilian casualties, Assad stated that the door remains open for SDF engagement. He reiterated his commitment to a unified Syria built on international norms and the March 10 agreement. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel

🇪🇺EU's Kallas Jests About Drinking Amid Global Turmoil EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas reportedly joked privately to lawmakers about the current state of global affairs. She suggested it might be a "good moment" to start drinking, according to POLITICO. The remark reflects growing anxiety within European political circles regarding international instability. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel

🇮🇷🇷🇺🇺🇸Iran Airspace Closure: US Attack Speculation Rises, IRGC Alert Flightradar24 data indicates a significant decrease in air traffic over Iran. Reports suggest aircraft are diverting from Iranian airspace or entering holding patterns. The cause of this unusual activity remains unconfirmed as flights avoid Iranian airspace. Iran has issued a NOTAM closing its airspace to all flights except pre-approved international flights. This NOTAM officially closes Iranian airspace to all civilian air traffic. A Western military official told Reuters that "all the signals are that a US attack is imminent." Iran's airspace is now almost completely clear, and the IRGC Aerospace Force, along with the Central Air Defense Command, has entered the highest state of alert. Orders have been given to the Iranian Air Defense Command to immediately engage any aircraft entering airspace without prior identification. Airspace has been cleared to avoid misidentifications. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇺🇸🇮🇷Graham & Pahlavi: Overthrow of Iranian Regime & US Role in Rebuilding Senator Lindsey Graham met with Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince of Iran. The meeting signals continued U.S. interest in Iranian affairs and potential regime change. This engagement underscores support for Iranian dissidents seeking a more democratic future. Graham reaffirmed his support following the meeting, emphasizing solidarity with the Iranian people against the current regime. Both Graham and Pahlavi agree on the necessity of regime change and envision a significant U.S. role in rebuilding Iran. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇺🇸🇮🇷U.S. Attack on Iran Appears Imminent, Official States A Western military official has indicated to Reuters that a U.S. attack appears imminent. This assessment highlights the current administration's strategy of unpredictability. Such tactics aim to keep adversaries on edge, according to the official. U.S. officials now claim the imminent attack is specifically targeted at Iran, according to Reuters. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇦🇪🇮🇷🇰🇷Airlines Reroute to Avoid Iranian and Iraqi Airspace A UAE passenger plane, EK325, en route from South Korea to the UAE, abruptly reversed course near Iran's eastern border. The flight, destined for Dubai, turned around just before entering Iranian airspace. The reason for the sudden U-turn was initially unclear. Iran has now announced the closure of its airspace to all civilian air traffic. While many planes are turning around before reaching Iranian airspace, a few planes currently remain within it. Now, both Iraqi and Iranian airspace are being cleared, with aircraft rerouting to avoid the region. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇮🇷🦊❌📢Iran Denies Protest Hangings, Claims Calm, Blames Foreign Elements Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed on Fox News that terrorist elements, directed from abroad, infiltrated recent protests. Araghchi stated these groups employed ISIS-style tactics, targeting police and security forces. He alleged the violence involved beheadings and officers being burned alive, shifting blame from protesters to external terrorist cells. Bret Baier questioned Araghchi about Khamenei's activity on X. Araghchi now claims the death toll is in the hundreds, not the exaggerated figures reported, and the exact number will be announced soon. Araghchi also asserted that both enrichment and defense capabilities are Iran's legitimate rights as a full member of the NPT. Araghchi now denies any planned executions of protesters, stating there are no hangings planned for the present or future. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇮🇷🇺🇸🇮🇱Iran Rejects Missile Talks, Accuses U.S. of Past Mistakes Iranian FM Araghchi warned the U.S. against repeating perceived errors from June, implying consequences mirroring previous outcomes if the U.S. disregards Iran's position. He stated that diplomacy is a better way. Araghchi claims recent fighting involved terrorists, not protesters, who he alleges initiated violence to provoke a war involving Trump, orchestrated by Israel. Araghchi reiterated on Fox News that while the U.S. has historically avoided diplomacy, it remains preferable to war. Araghchi questions negotiating with the U.S., citing its withdrawal from the 2015 deal, stating that the U.S. seeks dictation, not negotiation. Araghchi, in a Fox News interview, warned Trump against repeating past mistakes, stating that repeating failures will yield the same results, but technology and determination cannot be bombed. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated

🇮🇷🦁☀️Tehran Protests Continue; Iranian Jets Heard Recent footage indicates ongoing protests in western Tehran, including the Poonak neighborhood. Citizens are reportedly displaying the Lion and Sun flag, a symbol of pre-revolutionary Iran. The exact scale and timing of the protests remain unclear. Reports confirm that protests occurred in Tehran yesterday. Reports indicate the sound of Iranian jets can be heard over Tehran. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel | Updated