Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who ran alongside Kamala Harris on the 2024 Democratic ticket, raised eyebrows this week by suggesting that communist China could potentially be seen as a leading moral voice in the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran.
Speaking at a forum hosted by the Center for American Progress, Walz made the remarks while discussing the fallout from Israel’s military actions against Iran. As reported by Fox News, Walz stated, “Iran has to retaliate, in their mind,” adding that the region had reignited into chaos: “The Middle East is back on fire in a way that has now expanded.”

TRAGIC UPDATE: Rescuers recovered a body from the rubble of a building devastated by an Iranian ballistic missile attack. The death toll from the strike has now risen to seven, with three others still unaccounted for and feared trapped. Authorities and emergency teams continue their efforts to locate the missing amid the ongoing crisis.

Reporter Trey Yingst of Fox News reports live from the devastating scene in Bat Yam.

– Over 270 missile launches reported. – 22 missile impact sites identified. Casualties: – 13 fatalities (3 minors and 10 adults) – 390 people injured: 9 in serious condition, 30 in moderate condition, and 351 with minor injuries. This doesn’t include UAV’s (drones).

According to a report in The New York Times, Iran had advance knowledge that Israel might target its nuclear program, but Iranian leadership was caught off guard by the timing. Tehran did not anticipate that Israel would strike while talks with the United States were still underway, which contributed to the overwhelming success of the Israeli operation early Friday morning.

Iran is now turning to regional intermediaries in a bid to halt the escalating conflict, reportedly pleading with them to deliver a message directly to President Donald Trump: stop the war.
Despite continuing its missile assaults on Israel, Iran has been unable to shield itself from the relentless wave of Israeli counterstrikes.
In under two days, Israel has succeeded in eliminating the bulk of Iran’s top military commanders and nuclear experts. It has also inflicted significant damage on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and nearly wiped out what remained of the country’s air defense systems. In response to Tehran’s missile fire on Israeli population centers, Israel has also begun hitting critical components of Iran’s energy sector.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney voiced his backing for Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Iran.
In a public statement, Carney remarked, “Iran’s nuclear program has long been a cause of grave concern, and its missile attacks across Israel threaten regional peace.”
He continued by emphasizing Canada’s position: “Canada reaffirms Israel’s right to defend itself and to ensure its security,” while simultaneously urging caution with the appeal, “We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and move towards a diplomatic resolution.”

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