Iran clearly feels immense confidence in declaring «Americans leave the Persian Gulf now before you are completely humiliated»...
Meanwhile, Trump states he is ready to attack Mount Koh Kalang soon...
Mount Koh Kalang in Iran holds major strategic significance since it is believed that all of Iran's strategic weapons systems, ballistic missiles, and depleted uranium are hidden there in underground cities.
In any case, while all this unfolds in the volatile and chaotic landscape of the Middle East where Iran continues to spring surprises after attacking the American Muwaffaq Salti base in Jordan... simultaneously Adidas took an action provoking international public opinion by featuring an Israeli soldier missing a limb.
Gaza has the highest per capita rate of amputee children in the world.
More than 5,000 limb amputations have been estimated since October 2023, while in Ukraine amputees exceed 85,000 since the beginning of the war.
Trump provokes: I will soon attack Mount Koh Kalang in Iran, New York Times: Iran wants to extend war with the US
American President Trump engaged in a new outburst, stating daily that he defeated Iran... yet he does not believe it himself...
Had he defeated it, Hormuz would be open and Brent would not be trading at 93 to 95 dollars per barrel.
Trump declared that the American military will soon attack Mount Koh Kalang in Iran.
Mount Koh Kalang in Iran is of vital strategic importance, as underground cities there are believed to shelter Iran's strategic weapons systems, ballistic missiles, and depleted uranium.
Meanwhile, Al Arabiya reported that Iran attacked northern Jordan and the American Muwaffaq Salti base.
Simultaneously, The New York Times claimed that US intelligence assessments suggest Iran may seek to draw out the war until the US elections.
What and where is Koh Kalang in Iran or Kūh-e Kolang Gazla
South of the Natanz nuclear complex in the Isfahan province lies a mountain named «Kūh-e Kolang Gazla» or Koh Kalang, which recently emerged as the epicenter of a dangerous confrontation between Iran and the US.
Inside this mountain, Iran has excavated a heavily fortified tunnel complex suspected of hosting nuclear activities.
Precise information regarding operations inside the mountain remains unclear.
Three distinct scenarios have been posited by analysts: the use of the site as a centrifuge assembly unit, the transfer of operations related to uranium metal production there, or potentially outfitting the complex as a covert uranium enrichment facility.
While the exact nature of the installation remains undisclosed, Trump issued a threat stating: «Kūh-e Kolang is also one of the potential targets, a target where a big, hard hit could be delivered right at its entrance. I think you might see something like that».
The name «Kūh-e Kolang Gazla» first appeared in headlines following an explosion and fire at Iran's centrifuge assembly center in Natanz in July 2020.
Months later, however, Kazem Gharibabadi, then Iran's ambassador to international organizations, announced that a more advanced facility would be constructed deep inside the mountains to replace the damaged site at Natanz, although he did not specify the exact location.
Shortly thereafter, Ali Akbar Salehi, then head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), reiterated Gharibabadi's statements without directly naming Kūh-e Kolang, stating:
«The enemy destroyed our halls, therefore we temporarily created a replacement hall and are working near Natanz».
Kūh-e Kolang Gazla is situated approximately 1.5 kilometers south of the Natanz fuel enrichment plant, with the geographic and geological characteristics of the mountain appearing tailored to maximize security.
Part of the Zagros mountain range, Kūh-e Kolang Gazla rises 1,608 meters above sea level.
The facility inside is reportedly bored at a depth between 80 and 100 meters beneath a solid granite shield.
This granitic structure affords far greater resistance than sedimentary rock formations, significantly curtailing the efficacy of conventional bunker buster munitions, such as the 30,000-pound GBU-57.
This operational limitation reportedly prompted the US Air Force to pursue development of next-generation penetrator munitions.
Alarm in the Strait of Hormuz: Four missiles destroy tanker near Iran's strategic Kharg Island
Powerful explosions rocked the area near Iran's Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf on the morning of Saturday September 5, triggering an immediate alert across the Middle East.
According to local reports, an Iranian oil tanker was struck by missiles off Kharg Island.
This represents a direct and destructive strike on an Iranian tanker.
According to Iranian news outlet Khabar Fouri, the oil tanker was attacked by four American missiles.
The severity of the strike compelled authorities to immediately initiate an evacuation operation for the crew.
This development confirms initial reports from the SNN network regarding targeting of the vessel, while the region, through which 90% of the country's crude exports transit, is now on total alert.
Although eyewitnesses confirmed blast sounds, no smoke was observed in the area, and official Iranian authorities have yet to release a formal statement.
Kharg Island constitutes critical infrastructure for the country's economy, as 90% of Iran's total crude oil exports pass through its facilities.
The area had already been under intense international scrutiny, as Donald Trump had previously voiced direct threats regarding its capture.
New York Times: 50 US Joint Staff officers under investigation for intelligence leaks
The New York Times reported that approximately 50 members of the US Joint Staff are under investigation in connection with the unauthorized disclosure of information concerning the depletion of military munitions stockpiles in the war with Iran.
The newspaper explained that during these inquiries, officers and civilian staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff were questioned on whether they had provided classified information to media outlets or leaked data regarding the reduction of US munitions inventories.
Iran: Bank debt forgiveness for young Americans or a grave in Middle Eastern sand?
Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, addressed the American public:
«Why should your sons and daughters be promised bank debt cancellation to fight in a war that Israel wants to continue?
The American people must not allow themselves to become casualties on the front line of war and pay for a war that was never their choice».
On September 4, 2026, Ismail Baghaei wrote in a post on the platform X, referencing an article published in an Israeli media outlet that suggested using indebted college students to recruit soldiers to sustain the war against Iran:
«Americans, please ask yourselves just one question:
Why should your sons and daughters be promised bank debt forgiveness merely to fight and be killed in a war that Israel wishes to continue and expand?
The Jerusalem Post has openly discussed this exact initiative: utilizing student loans and credit card debts to enlist indebted Americans and dispatch them to the front line of the war with Iran!
This means waging war on others while utilizing your lives and your taxes as a tool!»
Iranian military: Leave the Middle East before you are completely humiliated - We crushed 4 American bases... in 15 minutes
The Iranian Military advises the US to pay the price of aggression and evacuate the region.
The spokesperson for the Iranian military stated that the United States must accept the consequences of its decision to attack an «independent and civilized» nation and withdraw from Western Asia before it is too late, suffering heavy defeat and disgrace.
«The challenges confronting the American military in the region and the difficulties facing the American people stem from Washington's decision to strike an independent, civilized nation.
The appropriate solution for the US is to accept reality, bear the costs, and leave the region», he added.
The commander stressed that American withdrawal would enhance regional security while bringing the American people closer to welfare.
He stated that Iran carried out missile and drone strikes against 4 American bases in three regional countries «barely 15 minutes» after Washington's initial strike in southern Iran earlier this week, highlighting the readiness of armed forces to retaliate against any aggressive action.
He added that the second primary attribute of Iran's operation was its «intensity and firepower», explaining: «The volume of fire unleashed upon hostile forces was extraordinarily crushing».
The geographic scope of the operation represents its third core feature, spanning several Arab nations in the region.
«From Jordan to the United Arab Emirates, American bases came under fire and were hit».
According to field reports and satellite imagery, he explained, operations were «highly effective and destructive», causing extensive damage to American installations.
The strikes deployed «highly effective» Fath (Conquest) surface-to-surface missiles alongside Arash-2 loitering munitions.
Outrage over Adidas campaign featuring Israeli soldiers
Calls for an Adidas boycott are mounting after the athletic apparel company showcased an Israeli soldier in a global advertising promotion.
The campaign has drawn condemnation due to soldier Saliv Biton's participation in Israeli operations in Gaza.
The campaign debuted across Adidas outlets, including stores in the occupied territories.
Saliv Biton took part in an Israeli assault in Gaza in 2021 that claimed the lives of over 200 Palestinians and flattened numerous buildings.
Critics highlighted Saliv Biton's military background and social media history.
He has shared photographs and footage of himself and fellow Israeli troops in Gaza, including clips of soldiers singing and dancing amid widespread destruction.
Sports journalist Leyla Hamed condemned Adidas's choice of ambassador, arguing that the brand opted to build a campaign around Biton's lost leg while ignoring the broader context of amputations across Gaza.
«Gaza has the highest per capita rate of amputee children in the world.
More than 5,000 traumatic limb amputations have been estimated since October 2023, resulting from Israeli strikes carried out by soldiers like the one Adidas selected».
«German sportswear brand Adidas uses Zionist war criminals from the Israeli military who lost a leg during the invasion of Gaza to promote its single-shoe sneaker line. Over 5,000 Palestinian children have been maimed by Israeli bombs, yet Adidas and other multinationals ignore them».
Earlier in 2026, the NGO Humanity & Inclusion reported that between 70% and 80% of patients admitted to the 12 partially operating hospitals in Gaza had suffered amputations or severe spinal cord trauma.
UNICEF estimated in January 2024 that roughly 10 children lost a limb each day during Israeli bombardments.
That figure is believed to have grown since.
The acute shortage of medical supplies and the ongoing blockade of Gaza have further compounded rehabilitation and clinical treatment for amputees.
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