🛡️ U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Washington has prepared contingency plans covering escalation scenarios, retrograde operations, and possible redeployment of military assets. He declined to discuss potential next steps, citing what he described as the “gravity” of President Trump’s effort to ensure Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon.
🏛️ According to CNN, President Trump recently consulted with senior officials at the White House regarding the possibility of renewed combat operations against Iran. The report said Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with Iran’s conduct during negotiations, particularly the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and internal divisions within the Iranian leadership that, in the administration’s view, are preventing meaningful nuclear concessions. U.S. officials reportedly remain divided between pursuing stronger military measures and continuing diplomatic efforts.
☢️ Iranian MP Ebrahim Rezaei said parliament could review the possibility of 90% uranium enrichment in the event of another attack on Iran. The statement reflects continued signaling from Tehran that nuclear escalation remains an option under further military pressure.
🎯 Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Iran’s armed forces are prepared to respond to any future aggression. He warned that adversaries would be “surprised” by Iran’s readiness and said Iran is prepared for all scenarios.
🚢 USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) continues operations in the Arabian Sea as part of the U.S. blockade effort against Iran. CENTCOM forces reportedly redirected 65 commercial vessels and disabled four during ongoing enforcement activity.
⚓ The IRGC Navy claimed an American speedboat attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz but altered course after Iranian warning shots were fired. The claim comes amid continued friction around maritime access through the strategic waterway.
💰 As blockade pressure intensifies, Iran is reportedly shifting financial activity through Turkey using cryptocurrency, cash transfers, gold, and informal hawala networks to bypass sanctions. According to Channel 14 sources, Chinese payments for Iranian oil are also being routed through Turkey, while private jets reportedly continue operating along the Russia-Turkey-Iran corridor carrying cash and gold.
💥 The Wall Street Journal reported that the UAE carried out undisclosed strikes against Iran, including an April attack on the Lavan Oil Refinery Company on Lavan Island. The strike reportedly caused a major fire and disabled refinery operations for months. According to the report, Iran later retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting the UAE and Kuwait. The report also said the Pentagon did not object to the Emirati strikes despite their timing during the ceasefire, and that President Trump viewed the UAE’s involvement positively.
🤝 U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed that Israel deployed Iron Dome batteries and personnel to the UAE to assist in operating the systems. Huckabee described relations between Israel and the UAE as “extraordinary,” highlighting continued regional defense coordination against Iranian threats.
💽 Microsoft dismissed Alon Haimovich, the general manager of its Israeli subsidiary, along with other senior managers following an internal investigation. The probe was linked to allegations published in 2025 by The Guardian and +972 Magazine claiming that the IDF Military Intelligence Directorate (AMAN) used Microsoft Azure cloud servers to store intercepted surveillance data related to Palestinians in Gaza and Judea and Samaria.
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