Satellite imagery reportedly shows US forces withdrawing from Diego Garcia naval base in the Indian Ocean, ending its temporary signaling role before airstrikes on Iran. The base, 2,000–3,000 miles from Iran and China, had hosted F‑15s, B‑2s, B‑52s, and support aircraft. Meanwhile, the US approved a $500 million HIMARS sale to Bahrain. In Iran, the IRGC strengthened post-June conflict with Israel, while Mossad-linked drone operations were uncovered in Tehran. Iran and Armenia signed 10 MoUs, ensuring security assurances and economic cooperation amid US-mediated Zangezur Corridor development. 00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:38 – US READIES MIDEAST ALLY BAHRAIN FOR NEXT IRAN WAR?03:19 – REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS ‘BRUISED’ BUT ‘MORE ENTRENCHED’ 04:44 – ARMENIA COMPENSATES IRAN FOR TRUMP CORRIDOR DEAL?n18oc_world n18oc_crux
