⚓ 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 and entering the Strait of Hormuz.
CENTCOM reports the vessel is now returning to Iran, bringing the total to ten ships turned back with no successful breaches since the blockade began on Monday.
♟️ U.S. & ISRAEL — MILITARY POSTURE AND WARNINGS: CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper described Israel as a key operational partner amid ongoing coordination.
Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Israel is prepared for all scenarios, including renewed fighting with Iran.
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 stated U.S. forces are ready to resume combat operations and warned of potential strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure if escalation occurs.
Hegseth added U.S. intelligence is tracking Iranian military asset movements and claimed Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but wounded.
He also said the Houthis are no longer participating in the conflict.
🔶 DIPLOMACY & POLITICAL SIGNALS: Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir is expected to travel to Washington after visiting Iran as part of mediation efforts.
A U.S. official said Washington has not requested a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, though President Trump expressed interest in reducing tensions.
Conflicting reports emerged regarding possible communication between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, with Lebanese officials denying awareness of any planned contact.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf emphasized alignment between Iran and Hezbollah and called on the U.S. to change its regional approach.
⚖️ U.S. POLICY — SANCTIONS & CONGRESSIONAL VOTES: 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 countries and banks involved in Iranian oil transactions.
Two Chinese banks were warned they could face sanctions if Iranian funds are identified in their systems.
💥 LEBANON — MILITARY ACTIVITY: A senior Lebanese security source reported an Israeli strike hit the final bridge linking South Lebanon to the rest of the country.
The IDF released footage showing large-scale demolitions in Bint Jbeil.
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