✈️ U.S. AIRSTRIKES CONTINUE IN IRAN: An American official confirmed that the United States has conducted airstrikes in Iran over the past two hours, according to ABC.
New footage shows American sailors conducting flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.
💥 IRAN TARGETS BAHRAIN AND KUWAIT: Iran launched a massive ballistic-missile barrage against Bahrain, targeting Isa Air Base and NSA Bahrain. At least 30 impacts were reported, while video footage confirmed the use of cluster warheads.
Explosions were reported in Bahrain as air defenses were activated. An all-clear was later issued, indicating that the Iranian attack had ended.
Kuwait’s military said its air defenses were “dealing with hostile attacks” and engaging “hostile air targets.” Explosions were also heard as the military response unfolded, amid reports of explosions in southern Iran and damage at U.S. bases in Qatar and Bahrain following Iranian strikes.
🇮🇱 NETANYAHU: ISRAEL HAS CREATED REGIONAL SECURITY ZONES: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: “There are no longer terrorist armies on our borders. We have created security zones around Gaza and inside Gaza, around Lebanon and inside Lebanon, and around the Golan and inside Syria.”
Netanyahu added: “Like Israel's previous wars, the War of Revival revealed the extraordinary strength of our young generation. We, in the government, made thoughtful and courageous decisions to act step by step against those who sought our destruction.”
📍 TRUMP PRESSES NETANYAHU ON SYRIA AND LEBANON: President Donald Trump urged Netanyahu during a Thursday phone call to begin redeploying Israeli forces from Syria and Lebanon, according to Axios journalist Barak Ravid.
Trump reportedly warned that the IDF presence was increasing tensions and could trigger escalation, telling Netanyahu: “Bibi, they don’t want you there.”
The call came one day after Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the NATO summit in Ankara.
Netanyahu reportedly responded that Israel intends to maintain security zones in both Syria and Lebanon. The Prime Minister’s Office rejected the account as “distorted” and reiterated that the security strips are necessary to prevent future invasion threats.
In Lebanon, the dispute centers on two proposed pilot areas. Israel says further redeployment depends on the verified removal of hostile infrastructure, while the Lebanese government is demanding a clear timetable for an IDF withdrawal.
Talks in Rome have reportedly stalled. Israeli political figures also remain divided between those favoring continued security control and others calling for permanent Israeli presence or settlement in the areas.
✈️ U.S. REFUELING AIRCRAFT DISPUTE AT BEN GURION: The United States has paused the relocation of its Air Force refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport.
Israeli airport officials warn that continued military use of airport space could disrupt civilian operations and lead to the cancellation of up to 50,000 airline tickets during July.
Transport Minister Miri Regev reportedly instructed authorities not to permit additional U.S. aircraft to land at Ben Gurion. However, an American refueling aircraft landed after the directive was issued.
According to Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth, senior CENTCOM officials subsequently approached the IDF and Defense Ministry, warning that restrictions on additional refueling aircraft directly harm the operational needs of U.S. forces amid the escalation with Iran.
CENTCOM reportedly emphasized that the refueling platforms are critical for sustaining the regional deterrence and defense system.
A senior IDF official said the American demand was “justified,” adding that the refueling aircraft remain an integral part of the joint deployment addressing Iranian activity across the region.
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