"A senior Israeli defense official told NPR's Daniel Estrin this weekend that Israel aims to dismantle Iran's military forces within three weeks. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told him the plan is to target Iran's army, navy and military industries to the point that the regime has no fighting force left."
"Yesterday, the American military confirmed the death of a seventh service member in the war. As the conflict enters its second week, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have pledged to continue hitting Iran hard."
"He emphasized that Kurds seek to govern their region, build the economy and live peacefully. Talabani says the Kurds do not intend to participate in the conflict."
Iran has appointed 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in airstrikes during the escalating U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. The war has claimed seven American service members in its second week. Israeli officials have outlined a three-week plan to dismantle Iran's military infrastructure, targeting the army, navy, and military industries. President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu have committed to continued military pressure. Recent Israeli strikes on Iran's oil facilities drew criticism from U.S. officials concerned about the extent of damage. Meanwhile, Iraqi Kurdish leaders have emphasized their desire for peaceful governance and economic development rather than participation in the conflict, despite U.S. suggestions to encourage opposition groups to engage militarily.
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