Trump Claims War is Ahead of Schedule Even as Rockets Sirens Blast Around Israel and Gulf States

Описание: Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as the new leader of the Islamic regime while Israel and the United States intensify coordinated strikes on Iranian military and infrastructure targets. These operations severely diminish Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities, reducing both the frequency and size of missile launches. Intelligence officials warn that Iran has removed previous restraints, accelerating terror activity abroad and prompting Israel to expand travel warnings to nearby regions. Meanwhile, Iran and Hezbollah continue launching missiles and drones at Israel, killing civilians and foreign workers, and striking U.S. and Arab positions across the Middle East. Global oil prices surge as the Strait of Hormuz freezes, pushing U.S. gas prices sharply higher.

President Trump says the war is ahead of schedule and nearing completion but does not rule out deploying ground forces if necessary to force a lasting change in Iran. Cluster bomb attacks strike central Israel, killing civilians and forcing residents and news crews to dive into shelters during live reporting. Strategic analyst Yaakov Lappin highlights the current military window in which Israel and the U.S. possess aerial superiority, enabling systematic targeting of missile launchers, production sites, and senior leadership within the IRGC.

Rabbi Pesach Wolicki emphasizes the biblical and moral framework for praying during wartime, pointing to Psalm 83 as guidance for confronting violent ideologies. Beyond the military front, Armenian churches and Operation Blessing prepare for a potential refugee surge from Iran, assembling humanitarian supplies as Iranian Christians in Armenia describe persecution and hope for a future free from oppression. CBN Israel assists vulnerable Israelis, including a 90‑year‑old Holocaust survivor in Bat Yam who cannot reach bomb shelters, underscoring the human toll of the escalating conflict.