Here's what's happening in the U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict on Monday, as it enters its twenty-fourth day. Think of it as the morning briefing you'd get from a colleague who's been up all night watching the wires.
First, the threats and counter-threats. An Iranian military spokesman, Ebrahim Zolfaqari, reportedly warned that Iran would target U.S. and allied energy, IT, and water infrastructure if its own facilities are attacked. This came after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would strike Iran's power plants unless it reopens the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. With U.S. military deployments to the region, the whole situation feels like a game of chicken where everyone's foot is already on the gas.
Iran Attacks Shrink, Says U.S.
Brad Cooper, the chief of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), told Iran International that Iran is increasingly attacking civilian targets out of desperation as its military weakens. He noted over 300 deliberate strikes in recent weeks and a sharp drop in attack scale—from large waves of drones and missiles to just one or two at a time. It's the kind of shift that suggests either they're running low on hardware or they're trying to make a point with whatever they have left.
IRGC Claims Strikes On U.S., Saudi Bases
Not to be outdone, an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) linked spokesperson said forces struck Prince Sultan Air Base and the United States Fifth Fleet with missiles and drones, citing U.S. military activity at the base. Separately, the Houthi movement claimed a drone attack on an Israeli aerospace-related site near Ben Gurion Air Base, according to reports. It's a reminder that in modern conflicts, the battlefield isn't just one place—it's wherever someone can launch a drone or fire a missile.
