🎯 IDF STRIKES IRANIAN WEAPONS INFRASTRUCTURE: The IDF completed a wave of strikes against aerial and naval weapons manufacturing sites belonging to the Iranian regime in Tehran.
These facilities produced weapons used to arm Iran’s proxies across the Middle East, including Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as additional groups threatening Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers.
In parallel, Israeli forces struck defensive infrastructure, including an anti-aircraft missile launch position and another site containing the regime’s air defense systems.
Israel also struck the Caspian Sea port of Bandar Anzali, targeting a key Russia-Iran supply route used to transport drones, ammunition, and other military goods.
The route has been important for transferring Shahed drones and other weapons, while the port also supports civilian trade, including wheat and oil.
⚠️ ISRAEL RAISES CONCERNS OVER US-IRAN NEGOTIATIONS: Israeli leaders doubt that Iran has offered real concessions in the talks, according to Axios.
Prime Minister Netanyahu is concerned that President Trump could reach a deal that does not meet Israel’s objectives and includes major concessions.
He is also concerned about any agreement that could limit Israel’s ability to strike Iran in the future.
President Trump said, "Nobody knows who we're negotiating with in Iran, but we're actually talking to the right people".
He also said, "We are now witnessing a regime change in Iran, because the current leaders are completely different from the previous ones".
🔸 IRAN REJECTS CEASEFIRE FRAMEWORK AND SIGNALS DISTRUST: An Iranian official told Fars News Agency: "Iran does not accept a ceasefire and entering this path with a party that has violated its covenants. The end of the war will be possible if Iran's strategic goals are achieved".
Another Iranian official told Al-Mayadeen that Tehran informed Pakistan it could not accept the 15 clauses in the American proposal.
Iranian officials told mediators they believe they have now been tricked twice by President Trump and said, "we don't want to be fooled again".
They also said U.S. military movements and the decision to deploy major troop reinforcements have increased their suspicion that the peace proposal is a ruse, according to Axios.
The Iranian General Staff stated: "America is negotiating with itself".
🇺🇸 US MILITARY POSTURE SIGNALS POSSIBLE ESCALATION: A U.S. official told Al Jazeera: "The talk about sending the commander of the 82nd Division to the Middle East indicates the possibility of launching a ground operation against Iran".
The same official said no formal order has yet been issued to deploy the 82nd Airborne Division to the region.
The official added that the 82nd Airborne Division could deploy within 18 hours of receiving orders.
It is expected that three battalions, comprising about 3,000 soldiers, will be deployed to the Middle East, reported by this Friday.
President Trump said Mohammed bin Salman "does — he is a warrior. He is fighting with us, by the way".
🗣️ REGIONAL PRESSURE AND POSITIONING: Turkey is pressing Gulf Arab states not to join the war against Iran.
Although Gulf states are increasingly angry over Iranian strikes on ports, airports, and energy sites, they remain hesitant to enter the war directly unless Iran hits critical infrastructure such as power and water facilities.
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