HEADLINESIran unveils warning mural amid US threatsRepublicans seek probe into Minnesota immigration shootingDaniella Gilboa previews song marking recoveryThe time is now 11:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.The following is the 11:00 p.m. update on the Middle East and related global developments, presented in a steady, door‑price calm voice suitable for live broadcast.Iran warns the United States in Tehran’s Enghelab Square, releasing a new mural that many observers see as a stark reminder of the risk of miscalculation. The artwork, which mirrors a United States flag but centers on an aircraft carrier accompanied by damaged aircraft and red streaks, bears a message in both Farsi and English: “If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind.” The mural appears at Enghelab Square, a site long used by Iran’s leadership for public statements and demonstrations, and was unveiled amid heightened US threats of strikes against Iran in response to domestic unrest and Tehran’s broader regional posture. Officials in Tehran have warned that any attack would be met with an “all‑out war,” a phrase designed to deter what Iranian authorities describe as foreign interference while signaling that the region could face rapid escalation as US naval assets are reported to be moving toward the area. The display, described by Sky News as a recent public installation, comes at a moment when President Trump has publicly warned that ships are headed toward Iran, even as he indicated he hoped a conflict could be avoided. In Tehran, officials have suggested that any attack would provoke a comprehensive response, casting the confrontation in stark, dire terms and underscoring the fragile security balance in the Persian Gulf area.In Washington, the domestic political conversation about security and governance has intersected with events abroad. A growing chorus of Republican lawmakers is urging a thorough examination of federal immigration tactics in Minnesota following the fatal shooting of a man during a Border Patrol operation connected to immigration enforcement. The incident has sparked a debate about the use of force, the administration’s approach to immigration policy, and how federal and local authorities coordinate in high‑tension situations. Video footage from the scene shows a tense encounter in which a man—identified by officials as Alex Pretti, a 37‑year‑old intensive care nurse—was involved in a confrontation with officers. While authorities say Pretti was armed with a license to carry, video later released by some outlets shows a physical scuffle in which he was pushed, and the exact sequence remains a matter of public scrutiny. Republican leaders on Capitol Hill have pressed for a joint federal‑state investigation and for more information from federal agencies tasked with immigration enforcement, arguing that the public’s confidence in these operations warrants careful review. They have stressed the need for a transparent process while cautioning against political overreach or mischaracterization of the activities involved. In response, administration officials have defended the hard‑line enforcement posture, while acknowledging the difficult questions raised by the incident. The controversy has fed into broader conversations about the political climate surrounding immigration, law enforcement, and national security as the country faces an election year, with polling data indicating mixed public sentiment on immigration policy and the government’s handling of it.On the same domestic front, President Trump has continued to defend his administration’s immigration approach and the enforcement tools it deploys. In a series of online statements, he highlighted what he described as prior arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in several states and urged Congress to end sanctuary policies that he says hamper enforcement efforts. He also labeled the Minneapolis episode as tragic while charging opponents with politics over public safety. The political tension is evident in the reactions of lawmakers across the spectrum: some Republican senators and representatives call for a full, impartial probe into the handling of the incident and the use of force by federal agents, while others emphasize the need to protect law enforcement and public safety. Within the broader political landscape, questions about gun rights, civil liberties, and the proper balance between security and protest have heated up, reflecting a wider national conversation that touches on many policy areas beyond immigration alone. Polls released in recent months show a range of opinions on the administration’s approach to immigration, underscoring the challenges for policymakers as they seek to navigate security imperatives and public expectations.In another thread of the current security environment, a human story from the Gaza–Israel theater illustrates...
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