Iran

Satellite imagery points to a sharp rise in construction at Iran’s suspected Mount Kolang Gaz La nuclear site, near Natanz, which was attacked during Operations “Rising Lion” and “Roar of the Lion.”

Eight Iranian oil tankers were destroyed over three days. Overnight, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired about 20 missiles toward U.S. bases in Jordan, most of which were intercepted.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a threatening message to “the country’s enemies.” President Donald Trump responded: “The U.S. will win the war, and oil prices will then plunge sharply.”

Iran’s president and parliament speaker are calling for the war to end, warning of a deepening economic crisis even as Tehran’s hard-line stance continues. President Donald Trump shared the report and said Iranians are interested in a deal with the United States.

Kamran Hekmati, a 71-year-old Jewish American, has been released from Evin Prison after receiving a four-year sentence over a visit to Israel. Despite his early release, Iranian authorities still bar him from leaving the country and returning to the U.S.

Iran is warning that South Korean participation in activity in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz would be considered support for American aggression and could bring serious consequences. Tehran says it will sanction ships passing through the area.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning to Tehran, saying the Iranian regime is "fighting for its life." He praised Israel's achievements and made clear: "If Iran attacks us, it will suffer a blow it cannot even imagine."

The United States reportedly used Navy SEAL divers for roughly four months to locate and neutralize Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Financial Times. Despite President Donald Trump’s declaration, experts warn that the threat to shipping has not yet been eliminated.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a new threat to “the enemies of the Iranian nation.” Tehran repeated its message from recent days: “There will be a painful response if we are attacked again.”

According to foreign reports, Ukraine attacked an Iranian ship off the coast of Libya in the Mediterranean Sea. The vessel had departed from a port in Algeria and was carrying weapons for the Russian military. Trump’s envoys arrived in Kyiv today.

U.S. intelligence assessments reportedly indicate that Iran could escalate tensions across the Middle East, including attacks on Israel, as its regime faces mounting internal pressure. Israel says it is preparing for every scenario.

Israel’s security establishment fears Iran is escalating efforts to target Israelis through the Quds Force and Hamas operatives abroad. Guidance is expected for travelers and Jewish institutions worldwide.

Iran fired several missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer sailing in the Arabian Sea near the Strait of Hormuz. In response, the United States struck three Iranian oil tankers that allegedly tried to evade the maritime blockade on Iran.

The U.S. president issued another warning to Iran, saying the United States is monitoring activity at Mount Pickaxe. He stressed: “Within five months, we made sure Iran would not have nuclear weapons.”

Hossein Shariatmadari, the Iranian leader’s representative and editor of the conservative Iranian newspaper Kayhan, has called for attacks on undersea internet cables running through the Strait of Hormuz, including cutting them entirely.

Iran reportedly warned that it would respond forcefully if Israel launches a large-scale operation on the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, where Israel believes dozens of Hezbollah operatives are trapped in underground compounds.

Syria is promoting an overland route and oil pipeline from the Gulf to the Mediterranean that could reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. is increasing maritime security in the region, while Trump is considering declaring an end to the war.

The U.S. is extending its military deployment in the Middle East, keeping roughly 50,000 troops in the region alongside warships and fighter squadrons. President Donald Trump is considering declaring the war over while maintaining economic pressure on Iran.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that ordering military strikes in Iran remains an option following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said: “Israel has nothing to fear. I’ll take care of it.”

Iran’s national security chief issued a new threat after Saudi Arabia said one of its tankers was hit while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. is weighing additional sanctions on Iran and those who assist it.