Iran

A report released by outgoing State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman says foreign actors sent millions of messages from fake profiles and ran campaigns designed to stir panic among the Israeli public. The comptroller warned: "Without an organized government response, these attempts could harm state sovereignty and undermine the electoral system."

Reports say Iranian missiles struck two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the ships and raising concerns about renewed regional escalation.

The Bank of Israel lowered its benchmark interest rate to 3.5%, citing stable inflation and improving economic conditions while raising its growth forecast.

President Donald Trump weighed in on the ongoing negotiations with Iran, again stressing: “I want the enriched uranium in our hands.” He also said the U.S. had secured the continued flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

An indictment alleges an undocumented migrant from Tajikistan gathered intelligence for Iranian handlers and attempted to recruit others inside Israel.

Bahrain has indicted 19 people accused of establishing a terror cell linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards and plotting to destabilize the country.

Netanyahu pushed back on Vance’s criticism and dismissed reports of a rift with Trump, saying occasional disagreements are discussed openly.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev confirmed that Israel deployed an Iron Dome battery and IDF personnel to the UAE during the war with Iran to help intercept missile attacks.

The U.S. reportedly offered Iran a swap: give up its demand to control traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and stop charging ships to pass, and in return receive billions of dollars from frozen Iranian funds. According to The Wall Street Journal, Iran has so far rejected the offer.

Marking 1,000 days since the war began, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Iran remains the military’s top readiness priority. He urged continued vigilance, warning: "We are in an interim period. The arenas are interconnected, and any action in one could affect the others."

Marking 1,000 days since the war began, Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ outlined Israel’s achievements across multiple fronts and said the IDF will remain in security zones while preparing for an independent strike on Iran if needed.

Iran’s currency is still losing value despite recent political and economic developments. In less than two weeks, the drop has been steep, while the dollar-to-rial exchange rate keeps climbing.

The Shin Bet and police arrested Behrouz Subirgoun, a foreign national from Tajikistan who holds a Russian passport, on suspicion of committing security offenses in Israel involving contact with Iranian intelligence operatives. The alleged spy photographed security sites and reported missile impact locations to the Iranians.

Beginning tomorrow, Iran will launch a week of funeral events for Ali Khamenei. He is set to be buried next week in Mashhad. So far, there is no confirmation that his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, will take part in the ceremonies. At the same time, Iran is escalating its threats against Israel and the U.S.

The comments may explain why Trump accepted a rushed and incomplete MOU that reopened Hormuz while leaving major questions unresolved

Indirect technical talks between the U.S. and Iran are taking place in Doha with mediation from Qatar and Pakistan. According to a Saudi report, a preliminary agreement has been reached to release $3 billion for Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump said, "The talks with Iran are going very well."

Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ signed sanctions orders against 37 digital wallets identified as a central part of the Revolutionary Guards’ terror-financing infrastructure. The wallets contained cryptocurrency worth more than 24 million shekels in total.

President Donald Trump has held talks in recent days with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and top military officials. They discussed the possibility of resuming large-scale strikes on Iran. One American official said, "For now, the president prefers to continue talks and carry out limited strikes in the event of a violation."

Iran and Oman are advancing a new framework that would require ships to pay for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, despite opposition from the United States. A source familiar with Washington’s position confirmed that a formal proposal was received and said there are “reservations” about it.