Iran

In Israel, officials are seeing growing signs that the United States may be nearing a decision on military action against Iran, though the timing remains unclear. The IDF is raising its alert level and maintaining especially close coordination with the United States.

Experts are warning of a "cascading digital disaster" that could hit global internet traffic, banking, and the oil and gas industry if Iran follows through on its threat to charge fees for the use of undersea internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

The United Arab Emirates said it intercepted two drones that entered the country from the west. A separate drone struck a nuclear power station, causing damage. The assessment: the Houthis were behind the attack, acting on Iran’s orders. Iranian media also published the terms of a U.S. proposal that Tehran rejected.

Riyadh is exploring a regional 'non-aggression' agreement with Iran for the postwar landscape, as European backers signal support, according to the Financial Times.

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel may act again against Iran to complete the campaign’s objectives. He also sent a tough message to Hezbollah about the fighting in Lebanon and the drone threat: "The homes in the first line of villages used for terror activity are being destroyed at this very moment."

In a joint operation, the Shin Bet and Central District Police have exposed an Israeli citizen from Tira who was actively carrying out security missions for Iranian intelligence, including photographing sensitive military sites.

In an unprecedented move, Lebanon has formally complained to the UN Security Council regarding Iranian interference. Meanwhile, Israeli and Lebanese delegations are meeting in the U.S. today for a critical new round of talks.

According to the "Wall Street Journal," Mossad Director Dadi Barnea visited the United Arab Emirates at least twice to coordinate against the Iranian threat. Just yesterday, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, confirmed that Israel deployed "Iron Dome" systems and troops in the country to help counter Iranian attacks.

In a post on X, Iranian parliament spokesman Ebrahim Rezaei warned the U.S. and Israel, saying lawmakers may consider 90% enrichment if Iran is attacked again. U.S. and Israeli intelligence agree: Tehran’s nuclear program won’t be curbed unless its enriched-uranium stockpile is removed or destroyed.

Four detained and two escaped after a May 1 attempt on Bubiyan Island near Iraq and Iran; Tehran has not responded, Kuwait says.

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters the naval blockade on Iran will continue and vowed to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He predicted Iran’s economy would collapse and said the U.S. expects to receive 60% enriched uranium; Pete Hegseth said escalation plans are ready, while Iran warned it could go to 90% enrichment.

Hebrew-language propaganda blasts and threats from Iranian actors hit Israelis overnight, aiming to spark fear and harvest information. Israel’s National Cyber Directorate warns of digital manipulation and urges the public not to engage.

President Trump orders the Justice Department to subpoena journalists' communications after sensitive details from the Iran campaign hit the press. "Hand over the information or go to jail," he warns. The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times are in the crosshairs.

Officials involved in the talks tell CNN that Trump’s patience is wearing thin over the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The president is weighing military steps as his team splits between ramping up pressure and giving diplomacy a fair chance.

With trade tensions in the backdrop, Trump heads into a meeting with Xi aiming to extend a minerals deal and steady U.S.–China ties. Washington may also ask Beijing to push Tehran toward a nuclear agreement, while Taiwan fears being left exposed.

In a Fox News interview Monday (Israel time), he said U.S. ship escorts would be "just a small part" of a broader military move, predicted Tehran will "fold," urged talks until a deal is reached, and rejected Iran’s latest proposal.

Yuval Steinitz, head of Rafael, says that since the 'Swords of Iron' war began in October 2023, Hamas and Hezbollah have fired about 40,000 rockets at Israel; he says Iron Dome intercepted most of them with near-100% success, and that in two rounds of fighting since 2024 only a few dozen Iranian missiles were not intercepted—denying any shortage of interceptors.

The report says online recruiters use Telegram, small cash offers and low-risk tasks that can escalate into surveillance, arson or violence

U.S. officials told NBC that Gulf states were surprised by President Donald Trump’s social-media announcement about an operation in the Strait of Hormuz and that the move wasn’t coordinated with them in advance. Report: These are the "red lines" the United States set for Iran.

Three prisoners were executed in Iran over the weekend after convictions for espionage and alleged involvement in protests against the regime. Messages they managed to send before their deaths describe physical and psychological torture, threats against family members, and rushed trials without legal defense.