United States intelligence officials believe Iran’s leadership is likely to remain in power despite the ongoing war. Analysts say the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has consolidated control and may emerge emboldened rather than weakened.

Israeli officials privately told United States diplomats that Iranian protesters would likely be violently suppressed, despite public encouragement for unrest. A State Department cable indicates Israel believes the regime remains resilient and prepared to crush large-scale demonstrations.

Democrats are competing for an open House seat in Illinois' Ninth Congressional District after Representative Jan Schakowsky's retirement. The race has been shaped by outside spending and debate over United States aid to Israel.

Israel's foreign minister said the country has effectively won its war with Iran but vowed to continue fighting until its goals are met. The conflict has destabilized the region and disrupted global energy supplies as Iran continues missile attacks and restricts a key shipping route.

Heavy outside spending is shaping the Illinois Seventeenth Congressional District primary. Raja Krishnamoorthi is highlighting the historic nature of his Senate bid as he faces Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton in a closely watched Democratic contest.

The Patriot air defense system uses radar and hit to kill interceptor missiles to destroy incoming threats. While highly effective, each interceptor costs millions of dollars, raising concerns about supply as demand grows in the Middle East.

The killing of senior Iranian official Ali Larijani has created a major leadership vacuum within the regime. His decades of influence leave uncertainty over succession and could heighten internal divisions.

President Donald Trump said the United States will leave Iran in the near future but offered few details on next steps. He criticized the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for not assisting in securing the Strait of Hormuz and downplayed fears of a prolonged conflict.

Leonardo DiCaprio sparked online buzz at the Academy Awards with a refreshed appearance that drew widespread praise. Fans speculated about facial hair, weight loss, and film preparation as possible reasons for his glow-up.

Religious leaders are opposing the placement of women in armored combat roles as the military considers a ground operation in Lebanon. Rabbi Eli Sadan argues the move violates Jewish law and existing joint service regulations.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video with United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee to dispel rumors of his death. The meeting included jokes about the speculation before shifting to comments on actions against Iranian regime leaders.

Footage from Tehran reveals residents living under the strain of air strikes and an intense security crackdown. While state media promotes the government’s narrative, independent journalists risk severe punishment to report alternative accounts.