🔰 IRAN EXECUTES ALLEGED MOSSAD ASSET AS U.S. SIGNALS ATTACK TIMELINE, ISRAEL DECLARES FULL READINESS, AND WASHINGTON WEIGHS NAVAL BLOCKADE AMID REGIONAL AND EU PRESSURE

🏗️ Iran execution: Iran carried out an execution by hanging this morning of an individual accused of being a Mossad operative. Authorities claim he transferred classified documents and information to an Israeli intelligence officer.

Despite reports to the contrary, he was arrested on April 28, 2025, not during the recent protests. There has been no halt to executions in Iran, despite President Trump’s claims and threats.

⚠️ U.S. posture toward Iran: The United States sent a message to Israel stating that preparations for an attack on Iran are not yet complete and that the window of opportunity could be "months" away.

U.S. officials added that this does not mean they are waiting for preparations to conclude, and that an attack could occur sooner if President Trump orders it, though this possibility does not appear likely at the moment.

🇮🇱 Israeli leadership response: Channel 13 reporter: "In the event of a U.S. attack on Iran, will Israel launch a preemptive strike, or only respond if Iran fires at Israel?"

Prime Minister Netanyahu: "We are prepared for every scenario. If Iran makes a mistake, it will receive a response it can't even imagine".

Asked whether Israel would join a possible U.S. attack on Iran, Netanyahu said: "President Trump will make his decisions, and we will make our decisions".

⚓ Additional pressure measures: The U.S. administration is examining the possibility of imposing a naval blockade on Iran to prevent oil exports, similar to the naval pressure applied against Venezuela.

⚠️ President Trump said Iran has “reached out multiple times” and “wants to make a deal.” A senior U.S. official confirmed the White House is “open for business” if Iran meets the required terms.

🔹 Regional positioning: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in a phone call today that Riyadh will not allow the use of its airspace or territory for any military action against Iran.

Turkey, Qatar, and Oman are reportedly attempting to prevent a confrontation between the United States and Iran.

▪️ European action: The European Union is expected to adopt sanctions this week against 20 individuals and entities in Iran.

However, it is not expected to reach agreement on declaring the IRGC a terrorist organization due to opposition from France.

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