French president says war in Iran cannot justify Iraq attack

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller told Fox News on Thursday that Operation Epic Fury has been “an unprecedented military success” against Iran’s regime, highlighting the operation’s achievements and its impact on Tehran’s military capabilities.

A spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al‑Anbiya Central Headquarters warned on Thursday that any attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure and ports would ignite fires across regional oil and gas facilities that benefit the US and its allies.

IDF International Spokesperson Nadav Shoshani said on Thursday that the IDF dismantled over 250 UAVs and neutralized hundreds of launchers as it expanded strikes on Iran’s UAV network, including one targeting operatives preparing to launch drones toward Israel.

A New York Times visual investigation published on Thursday found 16 attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waters since Feb. 28, killing eight seafarers and leaving one missing.

The attacks targeted 10 tankers, three container ships, three bulk carriers, and one tug boat.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Thursday President Trump is authorizing countries to buy Russian oil stranded at sea as a short-term measure to increase global supply and stabilize energy markets while addressing threats from the Iranian regime.

"President Trump is taking decisive steps to promote stability in global energy markets and working to keep prices low as we address the threat and instability posed by the terrorist Iranian regime," Bessent said on X.