Transcript [00:00] Trump carried out his threats. The United States launched powerful strikes in Iran. For the first [00:08] time in six days, the United States military resumed its strikes in Iran and United States [00:14] President Donald Trump has entered an escalation mindset. A devastating American blow in Iran. [00:22] Dozens of Revolutionary Guards targets were destroyed overnight and the United States military [00:28] is striking with force in response to Iran's attempts to harm American forces in the wider [00:34] Middle East. And this morning, the American plan to expand the war in Iran was revealed. Aerial [00:42] bombardment that could continue for up to two weeks, and we will soon show you what the American [00:49] attack on Iran could look like. Iran and the United States are opening another front in their [00:55] confrontation. The conflict in the Middle East is expanding. Washington has imposed new sanctions on [01:02] Iran, resumed its air strikes, and is threatening a heavy attack. Iran is making it clear that it [01:09] intends to establish a new order, not only in the Gulf, but also in its relations with Europe. And [01:17] today we'll also show you how Israel has entered a focused arms race against a race that continues [01:25] even during the ceasefire. A senior official in the pro- Iranian militias in Iraq announced that [01:32] they're preparing to respond against the United States within 72 hours. And for the first time [01:38] in nearly three weeks, a Qataric controlled gas tanker has sailed out of the straight of Huz. I'm [01:47] Pinto. With me is Mati Shashani and we're boots in the ground. We are bringing you the full truth [01:52] about what's happening in Israel and also the full truth about what's happening in our neighborhood, [01:57] the Middle East. Today, today is July 30. So, let's begin. The United States military launched [02:04] a new wave of strikes after President Trump threatened to beat the hell out of the Iranians [02:10] following the launches towards the American base in Jordan. And according to reports, [02:16] the commander of the United States Central Command has formulated a plan for an extensive [02:21] air campaign that would include intensive strikes in Iran for approximately 2 weeks with the goal of [02:31] severely damaging the Islamic Republic's missile array. The United States Central Command Sentcom [02:37] announced that it had launched a wave of strikes in Iran. The strikes are powerful [02:43] response to Iran's attempts yesterday to attack American forces that are stationed in the Middle [02:49] East. And the Revolutionary Guards news agency reported that missiles attacked in several areas [02:57] near the city of Abadan and an air strike in the area of Kasim Island. Explosions are also [03:04] reported in Bushar. And last night, drones struck American gas tankers at the port of [03:11] Damitia in Egypt on the Mediterranean coast. And according to the security company Ambria, [03:18] three sources confirmed the Reuters news agency that a tanker had actually been attacked by a [03:24] drone and that a fire broke out at the site and spread to another tanker. So, according to Ambre, [03:33] the tankers are American-owned and were sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands. So far, [03:40] no casualties and no damage was reported to the port and nothing has been reported. But [03:46] after the attack, Trump said that it is a little more than of the same. It is going to straighten [03:54] out. Regarding Iran, he said we need to hit them little. We need to hit them a little more. And [04:02] last night, SenCom announced that it had attacked militias operating by Iran in Iraq together with [04:09] the Saudi military after intercepting several ballistic missiles that are launched by the [04:14] Revolutionary Guards towards the United States military base in the Middle East. This was the [04:20] first time that Iran had attacked an American base since Washington suspended its strikes on Friday. [04:27] Yesterday afternoon, President Donald Trump threatened Iran with a harsh response, saying, [04:33] "We will beat the hell out of them." And according to officials familiar with the discussions, [04:39] Trump is still considering the options for a military response against Iran and has not [04:44] yet decided where to strike or how powerful the attack will be. According to them, Trump was not [04:51] surprised by the Iranians and their decisions to resume the fighting, and he's now in an escalation [04:57] mindset. Trump is considering approving a plan for an extensive air campaign against Iran that [05:04] would include between 10 and 14 days of intensive strikes aimed at severely damaging its missile [05:11] array. This is according to officials that are familiar with the internal discussions in the [05:17] American administration. The plan has formulated by the commander of Sentcom, Admiral Brad Cooper. [05:25] Cooper presented the plan last week during an unusual discussion that was held abroad Air Force [05:31] One after Trump attended the dignified transfer ceremony for the four American soldiers that [05:37] were killed in the war. The goal of the plan is to move from a policy of exchanging limited strikes [05:45] to a continuous offensive campaign that would significantly damage Iran's ability to launch [05:50] missiles at the American forces and at their allies. Cooper believes that the strikes carried [05:56] out so far have failed to deter Thran, which was continued to threat the shipping in the Strait of [06:04] Homus and also launch missiles towards American forces in the region. Therefore, in his report, [06:13] the way to break the deadlock is to sharply expand the scale of the strikes and inflict deeper damage [06:20] on Iran's missile infrastructure. So, according to officials that are familiar with the details, [06:26] one of the central assumptions behind the plan is that a broader attack could eventually reduce the [06:32] burden on the United States air defensive systems. In other words, if more launchers [06:38] are destroyed, fewer missiles need to be intercepted. And according to the report, [06:44] Defense Secretary Pete Hexac supports the plan, while Trump is also considering the possibility [06:50] of a more limited attack that would leave the door open for continued diplomatic contacts. So, [06:57] President Trump's harsh remarks cause significant fluctuations in international markets. [07:05] The global price of oil surged by nearly 8% within a short time after the interview and [07:11] now stands at $90.4 per barrel compared with approximately $83 only around 12 hours earlier. [07:21] The international intelligence community has determined with certainty that much, the son [07:28] of the supreme leader and his designated successor is still alive. In addition, alarming figures were [07:35] presented showing that Iran currently possesses an arsenal of approximately 1,500 ballistic missiles [07:43] available for use. regarding the report that China would supply Iran with 400 launchers that would [07:50] pass through Pakistan. After Chinese President Ki Jinping told Trump that he would not send weapons [07:57] to Thran, the president responded that would be surprising. Things like that happened. He [08:04] said he would not take part in it and he knows that I would be disappointed end quote by Trump. [08:12] Preparations for escalation are also underway here in Israel and within the IDF which are [08:18] focused on Iran and Lebanon. Prime Minister Byam Netanyahu met last night with American Defense [08:24] Secretary Pete Hex one day after his meeting with President Trump. He told me something [08:30] interesting. Netanyahu said in the energy and in the economic arena, the United States Treasury [08:38] Department imposed broad sanctions on companies that are cooperating and operating a shadow [08:44] fleet and forced maritime insurance mechanisms that are financed by the revolutionary guards. [08:51] Treasury Secretary Scott Passant stated in an official announcement, "With their economy [08:57] collapsing and inflation in the double digits, the regime is desperate for cash. The United States [09:04] will not allow Iran to take global commerce as hostage or use international shipping to finance [09:11] the revolutionary guards terrorism, aggression, and repression. And at the same time, the United [09:17] States is expanding production of Patriot missiles against the backdrop of the escalation with Iran. [09:23] And amidst concerns over the developing of weapons stockpiles following the fighting in [09:29] Iran and Ukraine, the United States Department has decided to significantly accelerate the production [09:35] rate of air defensive missiles. Thran's struggle over the straight of Hammuz requires it to thwart [09:42] any plan to develop alternative routes that would bypass it and to carefully maintain its position [09:49] in Iraq and in Lebanon. Against this backdrop, the activation of the military in Iraq is not merely [09:57] a return to their original purpose as a ring of fire. Because around Israel and the United States, [10:03] it's also Iran's way of sending a message to the Gulf. If you try to bypass us, we will set all [10:12] the routes on fire. By the way, Prime Minister Baminao and his wife Sarah met in Washington [10:19] with leaders of the evangelical community and senior Apac officials. This was announced by [10:25] Prime Minister's office. Netanyao thanked the evangelicals for their support for Israel and [10:31] called on them to stand against anti-semitism. Do not be intimidated. When you face an attack, [10:38] you fight back. Now is the time to fight. and Prime Minister Netanyahu later met at the Blair [10:46] House with senators Tom Cotton, John Federman, Tim Sheay, and Ted Cruz and thanked them for [10:53] their support for the alliance between Israel and the United States. Federman said that he was [10:59] proud to be the conscience of the Democratic Party in Congress and to stand with Israel. [11:07] The Israeli defense establishment is warning of rapid deterioration in the security situation [11:12] in the region. A senior security official said that as things appear right now, the path towards [11:18] escalation with Iran is very close. These warnings come as Prime Minister Binamo holds key meetings [11:24] in Washington intended to strengthen strategic and security coordination between Jerusalem and [11:31] Washington. So while the terrorist organization is training new drone operators and equipping itself [11:38] with drones using longer fiber optic cables, the Israeli Defense Ministry has carried out a rapid [11:44] procurement for anti- drone defenses. This includes purchases from dozens of companies, [11:53] non-stop testing, and an effort to build an effective defensive array from all the available [11:59] systems. Some in the defense establishment estimate that when the fighting resumes, [12:05] the result will be a success rate of more than 90% in intercepting the drones. All the details [12:12] coming real soon. So, as you can see, we have a lot ahead of us. Let's dive into the details. [12:18] I'm Pinto. With me is Ashley Alex and we're boots on the ground. We're bringing you the full truth [12:24] about what's happening here in Israel and about this war against the revolutionary guards in Iran. [12:30] and we need your help by hitting the subscribe button. So, just before we begin, share this video [12:36] with somebody who cares about Israel and wants to know what's happening here. Let people know, [12:41] leave me a comment, tell me why it's important to fight terrorism and not let them grow in your [12:46] borders. Okay? You can also look us up and Mati Shashani on our social media accounts. 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The important question this [15:08] morning is not whether the United States struck Iran. It is what Washington is trying to change [15:14] before Iran can launch again. American forces began the new wave at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time. [15:22] Iranian authorities then report the explosions near Kasim Island around Abdan and in Bushar [15:28] province and in the water Kuzistan area. These locations are not random points on the map. Kasim [15:34] sits besides the straight of Hummus and support surveillance air defenses, naval activity and the [15:40] movement of missiles and drones. Abdan and the surrounding southwest connects Iran's military [15:46] infrastructure to ports, refineries, roads and launch corridors. The first operational [15:52] goal is the fault to blind and slow the Iranian response. Radar sites detect aircrafts and ships. [15:59] Command centers connect those sensors to missile batteries. Storage areas feed the launchers. Roads [16:06] and communications keep the system moving. When several links are struck during the same window, [16:12] Iran may still possess missiles, but it becomes harder to find the targets, issue orders, [16:17] and then move launchers and also fire again before the next American attack. So, this move follows [16:24] Iran's attempts to hit American forces at Makalti air base in Jordan. Five ballistic missiles were [16:31] launched from Iran. Jordan and the United States say that all five were intercepted and President [16:37] Trump described it as a surprise attack and said that the defenders had only minutes to react. Iran [16:44] says that the base was selected after American A10 and F-15 aircrafts were redeployed there. And [16:52] that explanation is important because it shows that Tehran was not firing symbolically into [16:58] empty spaces. It says that it was tracking the aircraft movements and selecting a military target [17:04] connected to the American campaign. The missiles failed to reach the base, but the attack still [17:10] crossed a major threshold. It was a direct Iranian launch against American forces during a fragile [17:16] pause, not an operation carried out only through a proxy group. The response began in Iraq before [17:23] the latest strikes inside Iran. American and also Saudi aircrafts attacked militia logistics sites, [17:29] weapon storage facilities, and positions used to launch missiles and drones. Iraqi militia sources [17:35] reportedly terminated 20 people. The United States terminated 20 Iraqi militias that are supported by [17:44] Iran, including Iranian advisers and technical personnel with additional casualties that are [17:50] still being assessed. The Saudi role may be more consequential than the casualty count. [17:57] Riad has spent months trying to defend its oil infrastructure without formally entering a broad [18:02] bull. But this time, Saudi Arabia publicly joined an American operation against the forces that are [18:08] tied to the revolutionary guards. The message was direct. Attacks on Saudi energy facilities [18:14] and American bases will be treated as one connected campaign. That creates a serious [18:20] problem for Thran. Its network was designed to give Iran distance and deniability. Militias in [18:27] Iraq could pressure Washington. The Houthis could threaten the shipping and the Saudi [18:33] infrastructure. Hisbala could tie down Israel. But when those actions produce coordinated Americans, [18:38] Saudi and Israeli responses, the network begins to unite Iran's opponents. Instead of dividing them, [18:46] everybody is fighting together against the regime in Iran. And before we continue, I want to call on [18:51] you to help us share the truth from Israel. Like this report, share it, and subscribe to TBN Israel [18:58] so you never miss another update of Boots on the Ground. know that what you see on YouTube is only [19:03] part of the story. And you can get a closer firsthand report, behind the scene moments, [19:08] and also stories of faith, resilience, and hope for Israel by going to www.tbn.org/journeys/boots. [19:17] Again, that's tbn.org/journey/boots. And you can also text the word boots to 316316 [19:25] to receive direct updates from TBN Israel. When our teams report from Israel, you're not only [19:31] watching events from a distance. You are seeing what's happening through the eyes of us who live [19:37] here on the ground. And now to understand the decision that is being made in Washington, I [19:43] want to hand over this report to Ashley Alex, the one and only. Thank you, Ya. The military action [19:51] is already underway, but President Trump is still deciding whether this becomes a limited punishment [19:57] or the opening of a sustained air campaign. The most aggressive option under discussion [20:02] was prepared by Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of United States Central Command. The plan calls [20:08] for 10 to 14 days of intensive strikes aimed primarily at Iran's ballistic missile system. [20:14] That would mean moving beyond isolated retaliation and attacking the complete chain launches, storage [20:21] bunkers, production facilities, command centers, radar coverage, and the roads used to hide and [20:28] reposition mobile systems. Cooper presented the concept during an unusual meeting aboard [20:33] Air Force One. The discussion included Defense Secretary Pete Hexth and General Dan Kaine, [20:40] the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It took place after President Trump attended the return of [20:47] four American service members killed in the war. The setting helps explain the pressure inside the [20:53] administration. This is no longer a theoretical debate about deterrence. American personnel have [20:59] been killed, bases have been targeted, and Iran continues to test how much risk Washington will [21:06] accept. Kooper's argument is based on military arithmetic. Every Iranian missile destroyed on [21:12] the ground is one less missile that Patriots, TAD, Aegis, or fighter aircrafts must intercept [21:19] in the air. A stronger offensive could therefore protect American forces while reducing the rate [21:26] at which expensive defensive missiles are consumed. General Kane's warning is broader. [21:32] A campaign may destroy launches, but it can also produce second and third order effects. [21:38] Iranian attacks on additional bases, pressure on Gulf governments, wider disruption of shipping, [21:44] militia attacks in Iraq and Syria, or demands for American interceptors in several theaters. At the [21:49] same time, the United States is already expanding interceptor production. A 7-year framework is [21:56] intended to raise annual PAC 3 MSE capacity from roughly 600 missiles to about 2,000. But factories [22:05] cannot solve tonight's problem. Commanders must fight with the inventory already positioned in the [22:11] region. President Trump is therefore weighing two paths. One is a concentrated campaign designed to [22:18] damage Iran's missile forcely forced deeply enough to change the balance. The other is [22:24] a narrower strike package that punishes the latest attack while preserving a diplomatic [22:29] exit. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the leaders discussed three possibilities. [22:35] a broader agreement with tyran, continued pressure around the straight of hum or renewed military [22:40] action. Netanyahu also made clear that the final decision belongs to President Trump. Saudi Arabia [22:48] is involved in that political calculation. Defense Minister Khaled Ben Salman met Vice [22:53] President JD Vance and also met President Trump in Washington. He carried a personal message from [22:59] Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman about the war and the danger to Saudi infrastructure. Ryad is [23:05] also discussing an international coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea from [23:09] Houthi attacks. The administration is using financial pressure alongside military force. [23:16] New sanctions have targeted IRGC linked maritime extortion, shipping networks and entities accused [23:22] of forcing commercial vessels to purchase protection or follow Iranian controlled routes [23:27] through Hamuz. The objective is to deny Thran the ability to turn military intimidation into [23:34] a recognized source of authority and revenue. So the choice facing the White House is not simply [23:39] whether to strike harder. It's whether a larger attack can reduce Iran's ability to retaliate [23:45] faster than it expands the number of fronts the United States must defend. Ya, back to [23:51] you. Thank you very much, Ashley. Now, Israel is watching the American decision while preparing for [23:58] two connected fronts closer to home. In southern Lebanon, abala explosive drone struck an unmanned [24:05] Israeli D9 bulldozer near the Alah Ridge. There were no casualties, but the method matters because [24:12] the drone was guided by fiber optic cables which can make it difficult to jam because the operator [24:18] does not depend on a normal radio link or Wi-Fi signal. The ridge is also where the dozens of [24:25] operatives have been trapped inside the tunnel and inside an infrastructure underneath the ground. [24:32] But Israeli forces control the surrounding area. Isad is now considering a response and the tunnels [24:39] themselves are amongst the possible targets. Destroying them could eliminate a tactical threat, [24:45] but it could also end the current ceasefire in practice. Chief of Staff Lieutenant General El [24:50] Zamir visited troops in southern Lebanon and ordered them to remain ready for a rapid return [24:57] to offensive operations. His message was that the campaign across the region is not finished [25:03] and that Israel is prepared to deepen its actions if required. And during the ceasefire, Israel has [25:11] used the time to improve its defenses against drones arrays. The Ministry of Defense spent [25:18] approximately 1.5 billion shekels over two months to counter drone systems from dozens of companies. [25:27] Testing continues because no single technology solves the entire problem. So, electronic warfare [25:33] may defeat one drone. A gun interceptor, laser, or another drone may be needed against another [25:39] one. Kizbala is also adapting. They're training new operators. They're requiring longer fiber [25:45] optic cables. The northern front reaches into Syria as well. Israeli artillery struck near [25:52] the villages of Maria and Abdin in the western Dar countryside. That area sits close to the junction [26:01] between southern Syria, Jordan and the Israeli border. Any Iranian effort to move weapons, [26:07] observers or militia cells through this corridor receives immediate attention. But see, [26:13] the struggle is becoming political as well as military. Iran rejected an Omani proposal for [26:20] Shaher management of the navigation between Oman and Thran to share the management of the straight [26:26] of Hmuz because they want control of the routes, not only the payment of the services. The United [26:32] States insists that Homus is an international waterway and that the revolutionary guards have [26:38] no authority to decide which commercial ships may pass. One Qatari controlled liqufied natural gas [26:45] tanker has now reportedly crossed the strait for the first time in nearly 3 weeks. That signal a [26:52] transit. But it does not mean that the crisis is over. It shows that shipping companies are [26:57] testing whether protected movement is possible while Iran and the United States fight over [27:03] who sets the rules. The missiles over Jordan, the strikes inside Iran, the Saudi operation in Iraq, [27:10] and the drone in Lebanon are now parts of one regional contest over deterrence and control. [27:16] Will Washington's new defensive force force Thran back to an agreement or trigger the wider [27:24] campaign that every military in this region has been preparing for. Let me know what you think [27:29] about this. And in the meantime, keep spreading the truth. know what's happening and help us by [27:35] praying for the situation. Okay, look us up also on Yayop Pinto and Mati Shashani social media [27:42] accounts and unite in prayer. When you pray, pray for wisdom to our leaders. Pray for the soldiers, [27:48] the men and women who need all the help that they can get. Pray for the children for better [27:54] future and above all for God's will to be done. Thank you so much. We'll see you again tomorrow. [28:01] Hello, this is Mati here in Jerusalem with TBNN Israel. This is Yaya Pinto from TVN Israel here [28:07] in Jerusalem. TBNN Israel is keeping viewers informed with Israel focused news, culture, [28:13] and what God is doing in this land. 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