✈️ U.S. fighter deployment at Ovda: Two U.S. fighter squadrons arrived at the Israeli Air Force’s Ovda Air Base in southern Israel over the past 24 hours, joining American forces already deployed in the country, Channel 12 reported.
Israeli security officials said the deployment is part of broader U.S. movements of air assets across the Middle East and does not signal heightened readiness or an escalation with Iran. A security source said the current U.S. military presence remains well below the level deployed ahead of 'Operation Epic Fury'.
⚓ U.S. Marines injured in Hormuz missile attack: Eight U.S. Marines were injured two weeks ago when an Iranian cruise missile attacked the ship on which they were operating in the Strait of Hormuz, NBC News reported. Their injuries were not serious, but they sustained smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries, with concussion symptoms including headaches.
🔸 Iran negotiations face unresolved gaps: Mediators say Iran has made no concessions since U.S. President Trump rejected the ceasefire proposal and remains confident it can withstand any action he may take, The Wall Street Journal reported. The mediators have asked Iran to make clear concessions regarding its nuclear program.
A source told Reuters: "Mediators are expected to hold separate talks with the US and Iran today or tomorrow. Talks will focus on a revised version of the seven-day proposal submitted by Iran".
A U.S. official told Axios: "President Trump is willing to give Iran sanctions relief and release of frozen funds for concrete progress on nuclear".
A U.S. source engaged in negotiations with Iran told Al Arabiya: "There are wide gaps and obstacles between the American and Iranian negotiating teams".
🔹 Khamenei’s claim about Iran’s standing: Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said: "Today, some describe us as the world's fourth superpower. Of course, they say this according to worldly calculations. But by divine calculations, we are considered the foremost power in the world".
❌ Fairford suspects released as investigation continues: Five UK nationals aged 23–25, all London residents, were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives offences and preparing an attack. Counter-terrorism police said overnight searches generated 'multiple new lines of enquiry', while a cordon remains in place. No charges have been announced, and police said it was too early to speculate on a motive.
British Counter-Terrorism Police subsequently said: "Five individuals arrested in connection with the incident near RAF Fairford have been released on bail today. Their release does not mean the investigation is over and all five remain under investigation. We are also investigating the possibility that the incident in Fairford was carried out by individuals acting on behalf of a foreign state".
🛡️ Interceptor launched in southern Lebanon: An interceptor was launched a short while ago toward a suspicious aerial target identified in an area where IDF soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon. The details are under review. No sirens sounded, in accordance with protocol.
🔹 Israel summons Spanish chargé d’affaires: The Israeli Foreign Ministry summoned Spain’s chargé d’affaires in Israel, Francisca Pedros, over remarks by Spanish Youth Minister Sira Rego, who said the Spanish public supports a Palestinian state 'from the river to the sea'.
The ministry condemned the statement, saying it aligns with what it described as the 'systematic anti-Israel policy' of the Spanish government and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
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