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Iran's Supreme Leader emphasized Hezbollah's role as Lebanon's strongest defender against Israel, following the death of Seyyed Hashem Safieddine. The IRGC chief warned Israel not to rely on THAAD systems. Reports emerged of Iranian officers being monitored in Lebanon by Israel. U.S. Secretary of State Blinken cautioned Iran against further attacks on Israel, stating it would jeopardize Iran's interests. Economic concerns surfaced with reports of oil revenue loss to middlemen and a third of Iranians unable to meet basic needs. The day concluded with news of Russia allegedly assisting Houthis through the IRGC for ship attacks, and Iran's participation in BRICS being framed as a counter to U.S. influence.