Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has forcefully shut down viral rumours surrounding his alleged death, appearing on camera alongside US Ambassador Mike Huckabee in a moment that quickly gained global attention. Adding a lighter tone to an otherwise serious backdrop, Huckabee referenced US President Donald Trump in a brief exchange, drawing attention to the close ties between Washington and Tel Aviv. Netanyahu also took a swipe at online misinformation, mocking viral AI manipulation theories. As tensions with Iran continue to rise, Netanyahu hinted at ongoing operations targeting key Iranian figures, linking recent developments to broader strategic actions. WATCH

Iran’s top security chief, Ali Larijani, has issued a stark warning to US President Donald Trump over what he calls a “serious strategic miscalculation” in the escalating West Asia conflict. Larijani declares that Iran will continue its military actions until Trump faces the consequences of his decisions, signaling an uncompromising stance with the hashtag #TrumpMustPay. The remarks come after Trump claimed that tensions with Iran were “almost finished,” while Larijani rebukes such rhetoric, asserting that wars cannot be resolved through social media or a few tweets. The Iranian security chief emphasizes that Tehran will not relent until Trump is “made sorry for grave strategic miscalculations,” highlighting the deepening crisis in the region. WATCH