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Reports suggest President Trump believes Iran can be pushed toward economic collapse without immediate air strikes, using pressure from maritime restrictions, lost oil revenue, and internal financial breakdown to weaken the regime from the inside.
IWI US has launched the ARAD 5 in the American civilian market, introducing a rifle originally developed for Israeli security forces.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy intercepted and seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship TOUSKA in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly ignored warnings to stop. Trump claimed the vessel was disabled after a strike on its engine room and is now in U.S. custody.
The United Arab Emirates faced renewed missile and drone threats from Iran over the last several hours, with air defense systems engaging incoming threats and emergency alerts sent to residents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. UAE authorities said three Iranian cruise missiles were intercepted over territorial waters while a fourth fell into the sea. A drone attack also sparked a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industries Zone, injuring three Indian nationals. Schools and universities across the UAE will shift to remote learning from May 5 through May 8 as the country responds to the new security situation.
A report by the Wall Street Journal claims Israel established a covert military outpost deep inside the Iraqi desert before the current war began, with full American knowledge. According to the report, the facility serves as a forward operating and logistical base supporting Israeli Air Force missions against Iran.
The IDF cleared for publication the name of Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Barak Kalfon, 48, of Adi, who succumbed to wounds sustained during combat in southern Lebanon. The military said that in the same incident on Friday, two soldiers were moderately wounded and another was lightly injured.
The United States and Israel are reportedly discussing a secure artificial intelligence compound in the Negev under an initiative called “Project Spire.” The proposed site could include AI development centers, server farms, advanced energy systems, and possibly chip manufacturing infrastructure, as Washington looks to protect sensitive technology and reduce dependence on China-linked supply chains.
U.S. forces carried out an overnight maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the stateless vessel M/T Majestic X in the Indian Ocean, according to the Defense Department. The department said the tanker was transporting Iranian oil and released footage from the operation.
Roughly 20 vessels attempting to transit the Srait of Hormuz turned back after the latest escalation around the strategic waterway. Reports also said at least two ships came under fire and armed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vessels approached several ships in the area.
Israel has disclosed that Shayetet 13 commandos carried out an unprecedented operation thousands of kilometers from home in an area where the unit had never previously operated. The announcement, made alongside new details on submarine deployments and naval strikes during the war, points to a major expansion in the Israeli Navy’s long-range role.
The IDF has released new data summarizing Operation Roaring Lion, presenting the scale of strikes carried out against Iranian regime targets, military infrastructure, missile systems, and terror-linked assets in both Iran and Lebanon. The figures point to a wide campaign focused on degrading air defenses, launch systems, production capabilities, and senior command structures, while also highlighting major parallel operations against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
U.S. Central Command said Marines launched from the USS Tripoli, boarded the Iranian-flagged M/V Touska by helicopter over the Arabian Sea, and seized the vessel after USS Spruance disabled its propulsion. CENTCOM said the ship had ignored repeated U.S. warnings over a six-hour period.
President Donald Trump warned that the United States will hit Iran “very hard” after Tehran allegedly fired on a U.S. helicopter. At the same time, 22 Western countries condemned Iran’s intelligence services and IRGC-linked networks for alleged terror plots targeting dissidents, journalists, Jews, and Israeli communities abroad.
The IDF released new footage showing Hezbollah using ambulances to transport terrorists, conceal weapons and exploit the protected status of medical vehicles under international law. Israeli forces also uncovered explosives, mortar shells, magazines and a grenade inside an ambulance during operations in southern Lebanon.
President Trump’s renewed push to release UFO and UAP-related files has drawn massive public attention. Supporters say Americans deserve transparency, while critics argue the timing may also serve a political purpose amid pressure at home and rising space competition with China and Russia. While experts say the newly released files provide no proof of extraterrestrial life, the disclosures have also revived attention to the extraordinary claims made by former Canadian Defense Minister Paul Hellyer, who spent years arguing that governments were withholding information about UFOs and possible alien civilizations.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Christian soldiers and commanders from a range of IDF units on Saturday, praising their service and saying Israel is the only country in the Middle East where the Christian community is growing and thriving.
The United States launched what it called a proportional self-defense strike on Iran after President Donald Trump said an American Apache helicopter was shot down near the Strait of Hormuz. The key question now is how Iran responds.
The murder of 21-year-old Yemenu Binyamin Zalka outside a pizzeria in Petah Tikva on Independence Day eve has shocked Israel and triggered a major police response. Following an urgent meeting between National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Police Commissioner Danny Levy, hundreds of Border Police National Guard fighters are set to deploy to friction points and nightlife areas in Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva.
U.S. Central Command announced that American forces disabled and seized the Iranian-flagged cargo vessel M/V Touska after it allegedly violated the U.S. naval blockade and ignored repeated warnings over six hours. According to CENTCOM, USS Spruance fired into the ship’s engine room before U.S. Marines boarded the vessel and took custody.
A family in south Tel Aviv says repeated attacks, robberies and threats by youths from the SSQ gang forced them to leave the neighborhood after police advised them to move to safety. The family says police acted quickly, but the courts kept releasing suspects back onto the street.
A drone strike hit the perimeter area of the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, setting fire to an electrical generator but causing no reported injuries or radiological release. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the UN nuclear watchdog condemned the attack, while no group immediately claimed responsibility.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent condolences to the family of Warrant Officer (Res.) Barak Kalfon and said Israeli forces will continue operating in the security zone in southern Lebanon to thwart threats against troops and border communities, in line with the ceasefire agreement.
A joint statement from the Mossad, the IDF and the Shin Bet said a terror network directed by Iran was thwarted in Azerbaijan several weeks ago. According to the statement, the cell was planning attacks on the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline as well as Israeli and Jewish targets in the country, including the Israeli Embassy in Baku, a synagogue and Jewish community leaders.
According to a Wall Street Journal report, IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi has become one of the leading voices opposing compromise with the United States and is reportedly playing a major role in delaying a final U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement. Sources say Vahidi has pushed Iran’s hardline positions, including linking the conflict in Lebanon to negotiations with Washington.
President Donald Trump reportedly reacted angrily after details from a draft U.S.-Iran agreement were leaked to the media, portraying Washington as taking a softer approach toward Tehran. According to reports, Trump ordered an immediate messaging campaign to counter claims that the deal would provide Iran with economic benefits before significant concessions on its nuclear program and regional activities.
The IDF and Shin Bet said an airstrike in southern Gaza killed Khamis Muhammad Khamis Qassas, a terrorist who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 massacre. According to the joint statement, he had recently been directing additional terrorists toward the Yellow Line area to carry out attacks against Israeli troops.
Hezbollah launched rockets and explosive-laden drones at northern Israel and IDF troops in southern Lebanon on Friday, in a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement. Israel responded with a series of strikes on Hezbollah operatives, launchers and military infrastructure across southern Lebanon.
The United States is reviewing a possible long-term military presence in Israel after close cooperation with the IDF during Operation Roaring Lion. The report says American forces worked from Israel’s underground command center and saw both the strengths and gaps in Israel’s military capabilities.
A large late-night explosion near Beit Shemesh sparked alarm before Israeli defense company Tomer said it was part of a planned test. The state-owned firm, which produces rocket propulsion systems for key Israeli missile programs, did not explain why the test was carried out so late at night without advance public notice.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei mocked U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after he claimed the United States had seized approximately $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets.
