US strikes Iran’s key oil island

Tensions in the Middle East escalate as the US conducts strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, its main oil export terminal, prompting defiance and pro-government rallies in Tehran. The US military presence in the region is increasing, with a naval task force deploying to the Middle East, raising the possibility of expanded military options. Meanwhile, Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in Iraq prepare to join the war against Iran, seeking US support for a no-fly zone. Talks between Cuban and US officials are underway amidst a severe energy crisis in Cuba, where citizens face shortages and power cuts. Additionally, a documentary filmmaker, Pasha Talankin, who smuggled footage from a Russian school to expose pro-war propaganda, is nominated for an Oscar.