🔥 ISRAELI NAVY EXPANDS GLOBAL OPERATIONS AS U.S. BLOCKADE HOLDS AND IRAN FACES MULTI-DOMAIN PRESSURE
⚓ Naval operations and force projection: The Israeli Navy disclosed that Shayetet 13 conducted an operation thousands of kilometers from Israel in a previously unvisited area. No details were provided regarding the location or timing of the mission.
During the war with Iran, a submarine operated at the farthest distance in fleet history, with submarines deployed simultaneously across three separate arenas. The Navy also managed approximately 40 aerial threat incidents, intercepting dozens of drones, conducted 53 strikes in Lebanon and six in Gaza, and supported planning for roughly 95 airstrikes in Iran. The disclosures coincided with Vice Adm. Eyal Harel assuming command from Vice Adm. David Saar Salama at a ceremony in Atlit.
📡 Cyber pressure during ceasefire period: Israel faced 2,467 cyberattacks during the first week of the ceasefire with Iran, according to Channel 12.
The data reflects sustained activity in the cyber domain despite formal de-escalation, indicating continued pressure across non-kinetic fronts.
‼️ Defense minister warning to Iran: Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Iran must choose between abandoning terrorism and its nuclear program or facing severe consequences.
He added that Israel has already destroyed all Iranian strategic targets and signaled readiness to act again if required.
🔶 Regional military and geopolitical developments: Asim Munir met with Iranian General Staff commander Ali Abdollahi, reflecting ongoing regional coordination.
Separately, Syria announced it has taken control of all former U.S. military bases following a full American withdrawal, ending a ground presence that began in 2014.
⚓ Strait of Hormuz blockade enforcement: A U.S. guided-missile destroyer redirected an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to evade the blockade after departing Bandar Abbas.
United States Central Command reported the vessel is returning to Iran, bringing the total to ten ships turned back with no successful breaches since the blockade began.
♟️ U.S.–Israel coordination and deterrence posture: CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper described Israel as a key operational partner amid ongoing coordination.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel is prepared for all scenarios, including renewed fighting with Iran, while U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Iran lacks the capability to control the Strait of Hormuz and confirmed the blockade will continue. He added that U.S. forces are ready to resume combat operations and warned of potential strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure if escalation occurs.
⚖️ U.S. policy decisions and sanctions enforcement: The U.S. Senate rejected measures to limit further military action in Iran without Congressional approval and voted against blocking arms sales to Israel.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed expanded enforcement of secondary sanctions targeting Iranian oil transactions, including warnings to two Chinese banks that could face penalties if Iranian funds are identified.
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