IDF: Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in several areas in northern Israel, interceptors were launched toward a suspicious aerial target that likely crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory. The interception results are under review. No injuries were reported.Missile and rocket alerts were activated due to the interception attempts.
- Sirens sound in the north of Israel laye tonight
- Iran Launches Retaliatory Missile Attack: Iran said it launched a “decisive” retaliatory attack targeting US bases in Jordan while continuing US strikes hit the country. Iranian reports said a US strike hit a wedding venue in Bandar Kuhestak, killing 2 people and wounding several others.
- U.S. Embassy in Israel issues a warning to its citizens: Against the backdrop of tensions in the Middle East, the security situation remains complex, and there is concern about unexpected escalation. American citizens currently in the Middle East should stay alert and prepare for possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions.
- President Trump announces the U.S. is launching "large and powerful" strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and warns Tehran that an even bigger attack is "waiting in the wings." "If the failed Nation of Iran retaliates for this very justified attack, they will be hit again at a much harder and higher level, but it will not be the biggest attack of them all, that is waiting in the wings and, when it is over, there will be very little left of the Islamic Republic of Iran!"
- CENTCOM: “Today at 12 p.m. ET, U.S. forces began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran. The strikes follow recent attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against American service members deployed to the region.”
- The United States carried out “precise defensive strikes” on sites in Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas, Al Arabiya reported citing a US official. Axios also quoted US officials as saying the US air force is striking targets around the Strait of Hormuz
- US Unleashing New Attacks On Southern Iran reports of explosions from missiles.
- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran would respond militarily if the US blockade intensifies. He claimed Iran effectively controls the battlefield and that its missile power cannot be stopped
- Senior Hamas Official Arrested Near His Gaza Home: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Shin Bet and IDF arrested Hamas General Security chief Mueen al-Arabid near his home in Gaza. Netanyahu said he was responsible for concealing and moving hostages, hiding senior Hamas officials, and rebuilding the terrorist organization’s ,.
- Iran offers to revive the June interim deal & vows it will “immediately reciprocate” if U.S. honors its commitments.
- The head of Hamas's internal intelligence mechanism was captured this morning - Mu'in Al-Arabid.
- Trump Reiterates Pledge to Respond Forcefully to Iran: US President Donald Trump shared a Truth Social report quoting his pledge to “respond forcefully” to Iran after renewed exchanges of fire.
- Reuters: Two Saudi tankers carrying approximately 4 million barrels were hit last night in the Strait of Hormuz, minutes apart, following missile launches from Iran.
- Israel Defense Minister Katz: “A short time ago, a senior Hamas terrorist was captured - and this is our policy: we do not wait for threats, but rather pursue Hamas terrorists, thwart them, and destroy their terror infrastructure. The response to any launch from Gaza will be powerful and clear".
- President Trump is pressing the oil industry on gas prices, meeting with refiners at the White House while pushing for fewer regulations and increased domestic production.