02.03.2026 12:50
High-profile social media accounts from Iran have started sharing posts that juxtapose an image of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu with the Turkish flag, accompanied by the note, "Israeli officials say that after Iran, Turkey is seen as the next major threat to their assets."
The ongoing tension between the US and Iran, along with the diplomatic efforts in Geneva, culminated in Israel striking Iran on Saturday morning. Following the attacks, Iran targeted US bases in the region. On the third day of mutual attacks, Lebanese Hezbollah also joined the assaults, targeting Israel, which in turn attacked Beirut. The Israeli army stated that they are considering a ground operation in Lebanon and said, "The Hezbollah leader must be eliminated."
NOTABLE POST FROM IRANIAN ACCOUNTS
As the region becomes a fire ring, a notable post circulated on high-followed social media accounts belonging to Iran. Accounts juxtaposed an image of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu with the Turkish flag, stating, "Israeli officials say that after Iran, Turkey is seen as the next major threat to their assets."
"AFTER IRAN, IT'S TURKEY'S TURN"
Retired Colonel Douglas McGregor from the US Army stated in a recent live broadcast, "After successfully eliminating Iran, attention will turn to the destruction of Turkey. Inevitably, Turkey will confront Israel, likely in Syria. Turkey is better than Iran in many ways. It has a real navy. It possesses the best army in NATO. The next step is to eliminate Turkey. So let's not deceive ourselves; that's what this is about."
WAR MAY SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE REGION
An Israeli military official speaking to Reuters stated that all options, including occupation, are on the table regarding Lebanon. Lebanese Hezbollah had launched attacks against Israel following the killing of Iranian religious leader Khamenei, to which Israel responded by targeting Hezbollah positions across Lebanon.
IRAN STRIKES SAUDI OIL REFINERY
It was reported that Iran struck the Ras Tanura Refinery of Saudi oil company Aramco with drones. Located on the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf, Ras Tanura is considered one of the country's main oil refineries, and a fire broke out at the refinery following the attack.
SEVERAL US AIRCRAFT CRASHED IN KUWAIT
According to a statement from the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense, several US fighter jets crashed in Kuwait. While it was stated that the condition of all crew members is stable, details regarding how the planes crashed have not yet been shared.
CHINA CALLS FOR AN END TO OPERATIONS
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "The US and Israel's attack on Iran is a violation of international law; all parties must cease military operations." The statement expressed concern over the danger of the war spreading, and regarding the killing of Iranian religious leader Khamenei, China stated, "We are against the use of force in international relations."