🪖 IDF COS: ISRAEL MAINTAINS “MULTI-FRONT STATE OF READINESS” WITH FOCUS ON NORTH: IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir said Israel is concentrating major forces and capabilities on the northern arena while maintaining readiness across multiple fronts.
Zamir stated that Israel has “weakened Iran and its axis to an unprecedented degree,” adding that Hezbollah, a central pillar of Iranian influence, has suffered significant damage.
He said the IDF continues offensive and defensive operations against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, including recent activity in the Beaufort Ridge area.
Zamir also reiterated the IDF’s “no containment” policy, saying Israel acts proactively against every emerging threat, including infiltration and anti-tank threats targeting northern communities.
❗️ WESTERN OFFICIALS WARN IRAN NUCLEAR RISK MAY BE INCREASING: According to Bloomberg, Western officials believe the risk of Iran secretly pursuing nuclear weapons is now higher than before the June 2025 U.S. and Israeli military strikes.
⚠️ IRAN WARNS ANY STRIKE ON BEIRUT WOULD RESUME WAR: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqhchi said: "I asked the Pakistani PM to specifically include the name 'Lebanon' in the clause related to ending the war on all fronts. When Israel threatened to attack Beirut's Dahiyeh district, we took a firm stance, and the Iranian Armed Forces were placed on full alert to respond accordingly. Any attack on Beirut will have severe consequences and will lead to a full resumption of the war".
Araqhchi also said: "Communication with the Americans has not been cut off, and messages have been exchanged regarding the need to stop attacks against Beirut. However, despite this, no tangible progress has been achieved in the negotiation process. Returning to the negotiating table is conditional upon securing the rights of the Iranian people, ending the war in Lebanon, and halting tensions in the region".
🔸 TRUMP SIGNALS INTEREST IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH IRAN: President Trump said: "We seem to be getting along quite well with the Ayatollah. I would like to meet him. I will probably meet him at some point".
🇮🇱 NETANYAHU SAYS IRANIAN REGIME CHANGE REMAINS A GOAL: PM Netanyahu said: "We have to help the Iranian people to bring down this regime — and that hasn't changed. But it's not going to happen at exactly the moment of our choosing. The Iranian people want good relations with America, and they want good relations with Israel. It could happen".
Reporter: "You were talking about regime change. Why is nobody talking about that now?
PM Netanyahu: "Why do you say that?"
Reporter: "Trump seems ready to make a deal with this current regime".
Netanyahu: "It doesn't mean he wants this current regime to stay".
🗣️ REPORTS POINT TO GROWING TRUMP-NETANYAHU DIVIDE OVER IRAN: According to Axios, U.S. officials say President Trump wants to reduce tensions, end ongoing conflicts, and pursue a diplomatic agreement with Iran.
The report says PM Netanyahu appears more inclined to maintain military pressure on Iran and its allies, including Hezbollah.
🗣️ TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PRESSURES OMAN OVER IRAN CONCERNS: The Wall Street Journal reports that Washington increasingly views Oman’s neutral position between the U.S. and Iran as overly favorable toward Tehran.
According to the report, the Trump administration pressured Oman to distance itself from Iran and warned of possible sanctions over concerns Muscat could support Iranian plans involving shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
Omani officials denied any intention to participate in such a system.
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