Iran

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.

Peru has announced it is severing diplomatic relations with Iran. Officials in Lima accuse Tehran of escalating conflicts in the Middle East, disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and obstructing oversight by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The IDF is preparing for the possibility that Iran may attempt a surprise attack on Israel, strengthening its defensive and early-warning capabilities. At the same time, scenarios are taking shape for an independent Israeli response or a joint operation with the United States.

A Financial Times investigation reveals a covert program launched in 2023, in which Russian engineers and companies have been helping Iran develop an engine for deadly supersonic cruise missiles.

The U.S. military struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in southern Iran in response to Iranian activity in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on American forces. Tehran responded by launching missiles and drones at U.S. bases across the region.

U.S. Central Command says it has begun striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets near the Strait of Hormuz, following Iranian missile launches at American targets in the region. The U.S. Embassy in Israel issued a warning, while interceptions over Jordan were seen from Eilat.

In a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will continue its trade relationship with Tehran, regardless of Washington's sanctions threats.

President Donald Trump ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran, saying its military capabilities have been badly damaged. Still, he made clear that U.S. operations could continue: “We’re hitting them relentlessly.”

President Donald Trump addressed Iran’s overnight attack targeting a U.S. base in Jordan, stressing: “There will be a response.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said: “The United States did not fulfill its commitments under the agreement.”

President Donald Trump said the blockade and economic pressure have severely damaged Iran. He warned that nuclear weapons in Tehran’s hands could lead to the disappearance of Israel and the entire Middle East.