⚠️ U.S. OFFERS IRAN SANCTIONS RELIEF OVER THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ AS TEHRAN REJECTS THE PROPOSAL, ISRAEL MOVES TO INDICT SUSPECTED IRANIAN SPY, AND SECURITY CONCERNS GROW OVER HOUTHI MISSILE PROGRAM
🔸 U.S. OFFERS PARTIAL RELEASE OF FROZEN IRANIAN FUNDS: According to the Wall Street Journal, the United States offered to release part of Iran's frozen funds if Tehran agrees to waive any transit tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is currently refusing the offer.
⚓ IRAN WARNS U.S. OVER STRAIT OF HORMUZ: Iran's General Staff (Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters) claimed that the continued presence of U.S. manned and unmanned fighter aircraft over the Strait of Hormuz has created insecurity in the waterway and threatens regional security.
The statement warned: "Iran will not hesitate to take any action to crush any aggression and violation by the US military and its supporters in defense of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz."
🇮🇷 IRAN LIMITS IAEA ACCESS AND SEEKS CLOSER CHINA TIES: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf denied reports that Iran had permitted International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to visit bombed nuclear facilities. He said Iran has only committed to allowing inspections at the Bushehr nuclear power plant and the Tehran research reactor.
Ghalibaf also said his upcoming visit to China is intended to elevate Tehran-Beijing relations to a strategic partnership.
🇮🇷 FUNERAL PREPARATIONS FOR ALI KHAMENEI: Iran will begin a week of funeral commemorations for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei tomorrow, culminating with his burial in his hometown of Mashhad next Thursday. Authorities expect around 10 million attendees.
Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announced that Tehran's airspace will be completely closed during the funeral procession.
🔸 IRANIAN PRESIDENT ON NEGOTIATIONS: President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected claims that his government had acted against Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's position, stating: "If the Leader had ordered that there be no negotiations, we would have unquestionably obeyed."
🛰️ WESTERN INTELLIGENCE: HOUTHIS IMPROVING MISSILE CAPABILITIES: Two Western intelligence sources told i24NEWS that Yemen's Houthis are using the current lull in fighting to improve their missile capabilities. According to the sources, the group has recently conducted missile tests aimed at increasing both the range and accuracy of its missiles.
❌ FOREIGN NATIONAL TO BE INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY SPYING FOR IRAN: Israeli prosecutors submitted a declaration of intent to file a severe indictment against Behrouz Sobirgon, a Tajik citizen holding a Russian passport, following a joint investigation by the Defense Ministry's Malmab "Arzim" Major Crimes Unit, the Israel Police, and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet). Prosecutors also requested that he remain in custody until the conclusion of legal proceedings.
Investigators say Sobirgon was recruited through what initially appeared to be a legitimate job offer. Although he quickly realized he was communicating with an Iranian intelligence operative, he allegedly continued the relationship.
According to investigators, beginning in January 2026 and primarily during Operation Rising Lion, he allegedly documented and transmitted the locations of Iranian missile impact sites, provided the coordinates of the Azrieli Towers, photographed the Port of Haifa, attempted to photograph a sensitive security facility in northern Israel, and assisted Iranian operatives in recruiting additional individuals for similar espionage missions.
Israeli security authorities warned that hostile intelligence and terrorist organizations continue attempting to recruit people through social media and seemingly innocent job offers to carry out espionage and other security-related missions inside Israel. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious contacts or recruitment attempts, and authorities say they will continue aggressively pursuing those involved in such activity.
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