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Israel doubles defense-tech orders amid wartime buildup

Defense Ministry doubles orders to Israeli defense-tech startups, investing nearly $330 million as it races to develop the 'next surprises' for the battlefield.

IDF:

Hezbollah built thousands of terror sites in Lebanese villages

New IDF findings reveal thousands of Hezbollah military sites embedded inside civilian villages, exposing years-long effort to turn southern Lebanon into fortified terror zone.

Cleared for publication:

Reservists Harel Birenstock and Tamir Vaknin fell in Lebanon

Major (Res.) Harel Birenstock, 34, and Chief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, 33, fell during combat in southern Lebanon. Four reservists severely injured in the same incident.

Report:

Trump clashed with Hegseth over missile shortages

The Washington Post reports that tensions flared at Camp David as President Trump confronted War Secretary Hegseth over depleted US missile stockpiles constraining options against Iran.

Tanker and crew safe following explosions in Strait of Hormuz

UKMTO reports two explosions near a tanker off Oman’s Kumzar coast, marking the third maritime safety incident in the Strait of Hormuz within four days.

Trump:

'I would rather make a deal, I don’t want to kill people'

Speaking in Nevada, President Trump states the US is heavily striking Iran while reiterating his preference for a deal to prevent it acquiring nuclear arms.

Iran to Hamas: We'll back whatever you decide on Gaza

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks to Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, promising to support any decision the terrorist group makes in negotiations over Gaza's future.

Revealed: Inside Hezbollah's underground terror network

IDF releases footage of troops destroying Hezbollah tunnel, uncovering a hidden weapons stockpile.

Report: New Lebanon proposal emerges in Israel negotiations

Lebanon presents new pilot initiative during talks with Israel in Rome, focusing on two symbolic towns near the border that remain largely displaced.

Report:

Iran war drained US THAAD and Patriot missile stocks

CNN reports nearly 80% of US THAAD missiles and half of Patriot interceptors have been used in the Iran war, raising stockpile concerns.

Trump warns Iran:

'Either they open the Strait or they will get hit very hard'

President Trump tells Fox News the US is holding “good discussions" with Iran, reiterates he will launch major strikes if Tehran fails to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Report:

US faces missile shortfall after Iran war drained stockpiles

Reuters reports US stocks of ATACMS and PrSM missiles are nearly depleted after five months of war with Iran, raising concerns over future conflicts.

Watch:

US F-22 refuels over the Middle East

CENTCOM publishes footage of a U.S. Air Force F-22 stealth fighter receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker while in the skies over the Middle East.

Rubio

'Progress made on opening Strait of Hormuz, nothing final yet'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the immediate focus is ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the ultimate objective remains preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Pakistan pursues quiet diplomacy to ease US-Iran tensions

Senior Pakistani official confirms Islamabad is pursuing behind-the-scenes diplomacy with Washington and Tehran to de-escalate regional tensions.

Report:

IRGC strikes US base in Kuwait with drones

Iran's IRGC reportedly launches drone attack targeting a US military base in Kuwait, causing explosions and fires, though US confirmation remains pending.

Cargo vessel struck off Oman coast amid US-Iran tensions

Cargo ship hit off Oman, the second such incident in as many days.

Trump

'I want to give Iran every chance before decapitation'

US President said he is prepared to authorize a large-scale military strike against Iran but stressed that he would rather avoid such an operation.

Iran shuts down reports of US negotiations

Tehran denies plans for any talks with US officials, saying there will be no major change in the Strait of Hormuz as long as tensions with Washington persist.

Report: Israel draws red line ahead of Lebanon talks

Lebanon expected to push for ceasefire in Rome talks, as Israel warns it will seize key Hezbollah military compound if terror group won't vacate.

Riyadh pushes for calm

MBS urges Trump toward diplomatic solutions

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman calls President Donald Trump to urge diplomatic solutions and de-escalation to prevent broader regional instability.

Iranian President:

'US must be compelled to honor MoU'

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran must force the US to abide by its signed peace MoU, calling the accord central to future security.

After Trump announces talks

Explosion reported near tanker off Oman

A tanker off Oman reports a nearby explosion with no damage or injuries, occurring just after President Trump announced US-Iran talks would resume.

Trump:

'The talks with Iran will resume tomorrow'

President Trump announces US-Iran talks will resume on Monday after Middle Eastern allies persuade him to hold off on a massive attack to pursue a diplomatic deal.

IDF:

Explosive device that injured LAF troops belonged to Hezbollah

The IDF clarifies that the explosive device that detonated, injuring five LAF soldiers, did not belong to it and assesses that it was Hezbollah's.

Damaged U.S. refueling aircraft departs Israel at last

Four and a half months after making an emergency landing at Ben-Gurion Airport following an air collision over Iraq, the American refueling aircraft took off back to the United States.

Expert's assessment: This is America's objective in Iran

The security analyst believes that greater attention should be paid to the actions the United States is taking on the ground than to public statements.

Trump announces:

'I have agreed to cancel the attack on Iran'

President Trump announces he canceled a planned US strike on Iran following regional requests, demanding Tehran rapidly agree to a deal opening the Hormuz Strait.

Report:

Saudi Crown Prince urged Trump to avoid heavy airstrikes on Iran

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump to seek de-escalation with Iran as Washington considers major strikes on energy facilities, according to Axios.

US urges Americans to leave Middle East amid Iran fears

US State Department warns Americans in Middle East to consider leaving, citing risk of sudden airspace closures, flight disruptions, and attacks on US interests.

Suspected Iranian cyberattack targets US water supply

US officials investigating wave of cyber intrusions targeting water utilities across seven states, The New York Times reports.

IDF officer injured in southern Lebanon

IDF eliminates several Hezbollah terrorists near Ali al-Taher Ridge; one officer sustains moderate injuries.

'We are ready'

Iran vows retaliation for any US-Israeli strikes

Iran warns it has prepared plans to strike US and Israeli energy targets and potentially close the Strait of Hormuz following reports of imminent joint US-Israeli airstrikes.

Report:

Trump orders fresh attack on Iranian targets

Wall Street Journal reports Trump has ordered a fresh attack on Iran that could begin as soon as this weekend. CBS reports the US and Israel are preparing campaign against Iranian energy infrastructure.

'They lie and break their word'

Trump says he is 'losing faith' in Iran

President Trump expresses distrust in Iran, citing broken promises and missile attacks during talks, while reaffirming Iran will not get nuclear arms.

Report

US and Israel discuss imposing land blockade on Iran

The Telegraph reports that the proposal is among the options being considered by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to increase economic pressure on Iran.

Defense Minister

'Israel will only join attacks on Iran if Trump asks us to'

Defense Minister Israel Katz addressed security, diplomatic, and political challenges at a Likud conference in Jerusalem.

Report

Pentagon considering reducing US military presence in Kuwait

Following Iranian attacks, the Pentagon has reportedly been discussing for some time the possibility of scaling back the US military presence in Kuwait.

Iran war

Republicans defeat another resolution to halt US military action

Senate Republicans again block a motion to pull US troops from Iran, giving President Trump leeway.

CENTCOM rebuts Iranian claims

Strait of Hormuz remains open, no US aircraft lost

US Central Command dismisses what it calls "false claims" by the IRGC, saying commercial shipping remains protected, no American aircraft were damaged, and the U.S. naval blockade remains fully in effect.

Ambulance driver indicted for spying for Iran

Israeli-Arab ambulance driver indicted for collecting intelligence on hospitals, protests, Hostages Square, and the home area of a senior security official for Iranian handlers.

Watch: Hezbollah arsenal found hidden among civilians

IDF troops uncover large Hezbollah weapons cache concealed inside civilian buildings in Majdal Zoun, including rifles, explosives, anti-tank missiles, and mortar rounds.

Following Jordan base attack

CENTCOM completes heavy wave of strikes across Iran

CENTCOM conducts strikes on dozens of IRGC targets across Iran in retaliation for attempted Iranian missile attacks on US bases in Jordan.

'Nobody tells him what to do'

Netanyahu rejects claims he misled Trump on Iran

In an interview with ABC News, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirms President Trump leads their coalition against Iran, dismissing claims he persuaded the US to stay in the war.

Report:

Trump weighs intensive 10-to-14-day air campaign in Iran

President Trump is considering a CENTCOM plan for an intensive 10-to-14-day air campaign against Iran while keeping diplomatic response on the table, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Despite Iran strikes

Saudi Arabia urges de-escalation with Iran

Following joint airstrikes in Iraq, Saudi Arabia's defense minister informs Vice President Vance that Riyadh still seeks de-escalation with Iran, according to Axios.

Trump threatens Iran:

'We’re going to hit them very hard'

President Trump vows to hit Iran "very hard" in retaliation after Iran fired missiles targeting a base in Jordan overnight: “It’s our turn".

Hotovely to Arutz Sheva:

Netanyahu and Trump 'on the same page'

Speaking with Arutz Sheva from Washington, Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely shares a front-row view into the critical meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump.

US tanker hit in suspected drone attack in Egypt

An American tanker was struck in a suspected UAV attack at the Damietta Port in northern Egypt this evening.

Joint US-Saudi airstrikes reportedly killed six Iranian advisers

Associated Press reports six Iranian advisers were killed, with the Iraqi militias reporting a death toll of 20, when US and Saudi forces struck IRGC-linked militia sites in eastern Iraq overnight.

Senior Israeli official:

'Decision on Iran strikes is up to Trump'

Senior official says Iran moved centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain, and that Trump and Netanyahu discussed phasing out US military aid and options to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat, among other issues.

'They are going to get a beating'

Trump promises retaliation for Iranian attack on US forces

US President tells Fox News that the US will retaliate for the overnight missile barrage launched from Iran on US forces in Jordan.

IDF: Hezbollah violated ceasefire agreement

IDF investigation reveals Hezbollah launched explosive drone toward IDF engineering vehicle in southern Lebanon security zone.

'Spoils of war': Report exposes Iran's crackdown on Jews

New Jewish Chronicle investigation indicates Iran's shrinking Jewish community facing intimidation, arrests, vandalism, economic persecution.

300 meters from UNIFIL:

Watch: IDF uncovers Hezbollah HQ beneath factory

IDF troops destroy 55-meter-long underground Hezbollah command center hidden beneath construction materials factory just 300 meters from a UNIFIL position.

Iran rejects Hormuz deal, enrages US mediators

Iran rejected an Omani proposal to share control of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, angering mediators, Wall Street Journal report says.

IDF uncovers Hezbollah weapons cache in southern Lebanon

IDF troops operating in Lebanon security zone locate dozens of Hezbollah weapons, including assault rifles, RPGs, explosives, and grenades.

Reuters report:

Iran to receive hundreds of shoulder-fired missiles from China

Iran expected to receive first shipment of hundreds of shoulder-fired air defense missiles from China in the coming weeks, Reuters reports.

After missile fire on Jordan

US and Saudi forces strike Iranian proxies

US and Saudi forces strike Iranian-aligned targets in Iraq, after American defenses intercept IRGC ballistic missiles launched at a base in Jordan.

US rejects 'unreasonable' Iranian demands for tolls in Hormuz

US official says Iran's "unreasonable demands" were rejected by Oman and the US, affirming no tolls or fees will be imposed in the Strait of Hormuz.