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Israeli forces carried out a new wave of airstrikes, artillery fire, and demolitions across southern Lebanon, while Turkey revoked the operating licence of Iran's Bank Mellat in Istanbul. The US and Denmark announced a Greenland security deal, and Iran executed a man convicted of spying for Israel.

The IRGC claimed it shot down a 53rd US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island, while a UN fact-finding mission said there are grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in Iran and Tehran committed crimes against humanity. Israeli strikes continued across southern Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia reported its first civilian death this month from Houthi drone debris in Taif.

The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, while a war-damaged building collapsed in Gaza City killing at least 21 Palestinians. US officials met Houthi representatives in Oman, and Sweden expelled an Iranian embassy employee over threats to Jewish and Israeli interests.

Houthi ballistic missile and drone attacks wounded 13 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia, drawing a pledge of a "firm" response from the Saudi-led coalition. Iran's IRGC claimed it shot down a fourth American MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran said its foreign minister will visit Beijing. Israeli strikes killed at least two Palestinians in Gaza and eliminated two Hamas commanders, and IDF troops dismantled a Hezbollah rocket-launcher hideout in southern Lebanon.

The IDF destroyed more than two kilometers of Hezbollah underground infrastructure beneath Ali al-Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, identifying it as the central command complex for Hezbollah's Badr Unit, before withdrawing troops toward Beaufort. Houthi forces captured the Greater and Lesser Hanish islands, completing their control of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the entire Yemeni Red Sea coast, while declaring Red Sea shipping safe except for Saudi vessels. Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri said the framework agreement has fallen, and President Trump admitted the Iran war is taking longer than expected.

Houthi forces captured the strategic island of Perim (Mayyun) in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, completing their control of the waterway after seizing the entire Yemeni Red Sea coastline. President Trump declined Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's request for direct US strikes on the Houthis, offering intelligence support instead. The IDF and Shin Bet killed Hamas's Khan Younis Brigade commander Muhammad Yazouri in an overnight strike in southern Gaza.

Houthi forces captured the Red Sea port city of Mocha, tightening their grip on the Bab al-Mandab Strait as oil prices surged to $105 per barrel. Iran's IRGC claimed destruction of a US unmanned vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, while the IAEA reported construction activity at Iran's fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site. Israeli strikes killed a family of four in Beit Lahia, Gaza, and the IDF prepared to demolish a major Hezbollah tunnel system beneath the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visiting Israeli troops on Mount Hermon in southern Syria, declared Iran 'very close' to collapse and vowed Israel would not allow a 'terror army' on its border. The IAEA Board of Governors voted to report Iran to the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years over nuclear non-proliferation breaches. Brent crude surpassed $100 per barrel for the first time since July amid renewed US-Iran hostilities and Saudi airstrikes in Yemen.

Houthi missile and drone strikes on Saudi energy facilities wounded 73 people, including women and children, and halted operations at some sites. Israeli ministers called for recognizing Argentina's Falklands claim and expelling the UK ambassador ahead of expected British settlement trade restrictions. A new Haaretz investigation says UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed explicitly warned Netanyahu of Hamas plans days before October 7, which Netanyahu's office denies.

Overnight Israeli airstrikes killed at least 11 people, including two children and two paramedics, in the southern Lebanon town of Kfar Reman, while Iran announced it will designate a restricted zone outside the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days. In the West Bank, a Palestinian was killed during a settler rampage in Hajja and an Israeli was stabbed at a farming outpost before troops shot the assailant dead. The IDF struck Hamas sites in Gaza after an explosive device hit an engineering vehicle, and Nauru opened an embassy in Jerusalem.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the dismantling of unauthorized West Bank outposts amid US pressure, while Iran's parliament speaker warned of a 'faster, heavier, more painful' response to US attacks. Israeli strikes killed at least four in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah drones targeted troops, and the IDF launched a surprise General Staff exercise testing readiness for an Oct. 7-style assault.

The US publicly rejected Israeli proposals to remove Palestinians from Gaza, while Iran claimed missile strikes on US bases in Jordan and Israel freed four more Lebanese detainees via the Red Cross. US diesel hit a record $5.85/gallon amid the Iran war, and the US and allies moved to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over nuclear compliance.

Dozens of Israeli settlers besieged three Palestinian families in the West Bank village of Qusra, cutting off water and power, prompting the IDF chief to deploy troops on leave and drawing sharp US criticism. The White House said Israel must do more to prevent settler violence, while US Ambassador Mike Huckabee said Washington was 'VERY involved' in efforts to end the siege. Separately, Israel struck a Hamas commander in northern Gaza in the first airstrike in over a week, and Defense Minister Israel Katz drew a US rebuke after saying Israel would remain in southern Lebanon.

Houthi rebels killed six crew members and wounded ten in a double-tap missile strike on a cargo ship in the Bab al-Mandeb strait, marking the first fatal attack on shipping since the Iran war began. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council chief reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz will only fully reopen when the US accepts Tehran’s conditions, as Pakistan’s interior minister visited Tehran for mediation talks. The IDF condemned settler takeovers of Palestinian homes in the West Bank but did not evacuate them, while Israel and Venezuela agreed to renew consular ties after a 17-year break.

Lebanon’s parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, becoming the first Arab state to do so. A Syrian court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes. Iran denied rumors about Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s health. Israeli artillery struck southern Lebanon, and the IDF reported targeting a Hamas sniper in Gaza. Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen said Israeli spies toured Iran’s Fordow nuclear site many times.

Houthi forces launched ballistic missile and drone attacks on Yemen’s al-Makha port, killing at least seven and wounding 30, while the US signaled a shift toward economic pressure on Iran. Iran appointed IRGC veteran Mohsen Rezaei as Supreme National Security Council secretary, hardening its stance on Hormuz. Israel-Lebanon talks face a reported pause, with Hezbollah condemning an Israeli map it says exposes expansionist aims. In Gaza, Israel rejected a US-backed peace plan, and the Board of Peace envoy said Israel would only withdraw from areas declared free of weapons and tunnels.

Mossad chief Roman Gofman dismissed the heads of the Intelligence Directorate and Iran Division after a failed plan to topple Iran’s regime. Iran and Oman are finalizing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran is demanding sanctions relief in exchange for toll-free transit. Two IDF reservists were killed and four wounded by an IED in southern Lebanon, prompting Israeli strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure. In the West Bank, a settler was indicted for the killing of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen, and settlers attacked a community in Masafer Yatta, burning homes.

The US and Israel are reportedly preparing large-scale strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, with President Trump having authorized the operation, while Iran threatens to retaliate by targeting Israeli and US energy assets. In Gaza, Israeli strikes continue despite a Hamas disarmament agreement, and the UKMTO reports an incident northeast of Khasab, Oman.

Hezbollah launched an explosive drone that struck an IDF engineering vehicle in southern Lebanon's Ali Taher Ridge area, marking the first such attack since the late-June ceasefire framework. Iran fired ballistic missiles at a US air base and Central Command center in Jordan, all intercepted. The US and Saudi Arabia retaliated with strikes on Iran-aligned militia logistics in eastern Iraq, killing at least 20 PMF members. Prime Minister Netanyahu met with President Trump at the White House, with Trump signaling progress in talks but threatening to destroy Iranian infrastructure if no deal is reached.

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with President Trump at the White House amid a third day of US-Iran strike pause, with Trump signaling progress in talks but threatening to destroy Iranian infrastructure if no deal is reached. Iran rejected Trump's proposal to compensate ships damaged in the Gulf from frozen Iranian funds, while Oman proposed a joint regional mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz with voluntary fees. The IDF killed a Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander involved in the October 7 abductions in a strike in Khan Younis, and Israeli forces conducted operations in southern Lebanon and the West Bank.

Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed he will address the UN General Assembly in September, dismissing the ICC arrest warrant, while the US-Iran strike pause extended past 48 hours. Israeli forces conducted controlled detonations in two south Lebanon towns, and the IDF continued West Bank raids. Iran accused the US of violating the Islamabad MoU, and Syria's al-Sharaa warned of regional spillover from Lebanon.

The US paused its bombing campaign on Iran for the first time in 14 nights, while both sides confirmed ongoing talks amid a dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. The IDF conducted extensive West Bank raids, detaining more than 70 suspects after a deadly clash near Tell. Israeli forces carried out demolitions in southern Lebanon, and Houthi attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities were reported.

The US completed a 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran as the IRGC claimed attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The Houthis threatened a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, while Hamas elected Khalil al-Hayya as its new political chief. Israel and Lebanon began a pilot zone framework in southern Lebanon, and Qatar formally condemned Iranian strikes on its territory.

The US is deploying dozens of refueling aircraft to Israel in preparation for a potential expansion of strikes on Iran, while the IRGC vows to continue retaliatory attacks until calm returns to southern Iran. The Lebanese army redeployed to two southern towns under a framework deal with Israel, and the UN chief called for a new diplomatic push amid escalating US-Iran hostilities. Israeli settlement activists were detained after illegally crossing into Syria.

The US launched a fourth consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets and reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran retaliated with ballistic missile attacks on Jordan and strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. President Trump reversed his plan for a 20% Hormuz toll, replacing it with Gulf investment deals, and threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants unless talks resume. US-brokered talks between Israel and Lebanon continued in Rome, with Israel signaling readiness to withdraw from two pilot zones in south Lebanon.

President Trump ordered the US military to prepare strikes on Iran if Tehran attempts to assassinate him, while demanding a public pledge to halt attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Hormuz traffic collapsed to 35% of pre-war baseline. The US sanctioned a financier for Mojtaba Khamenei and 13 IRGC-linked entities. The IDF killed a Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon. EU foreign ministers are set to discuss a ban on products from West Bank settlements.

Unclaimed airstrikes struck southern Iran, raising the possibility of Gulf state involvement, while Israeli drones targeted a vehicle in Kfar Rumman, southern Lebanon. The IDF announced the killing of three Hamas commanders in Gaza, including a Nukhba cell commander who participated in the October 7 attack. Israel reportedly warned the US of a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump. Palestinian legislative elections were announced, and four Arab Israelis were indicted for plotting a mass terror attack in Beersheba.

Iran fired on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, including a Qatari gas tanker, amid the ongoing funeral procession for Supreme Leader Khamenei, which reached Qom. The IDF conducted extensive operations in southern Lebanon, while Hamas dissolved its Gaza government. Israel advanced a gender segregation bill and a national inquiry into the October 7 massacre.

Funeral ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei commenced in Tehran, with millions expected to attend over seven days. US-Iran indirect talks in Doha reportedly made progress, though no binding agreement has been signed. An IDF reservist was severely wounded in a clash with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Iran warned ships against using unapproved routes in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran prepares for Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral with up to 20 million mourners expected and dignitaries from 100 countries attending, while Tehran warns the US and Israel against any attacks. A bomb blast at a Damascus cafe killed at least five and wounded 16. In Lebanon, Hezbollah and Amal ministers reiterated their rejection of direct talks with Israel, and the IDF killed a Hezbollah operative at the Ali al-Taher ridge. Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani visited Beirut, expressing openness to meeting Hezbollah.

US and Iranian negotiators opened technical talks in Doha to implement the bilateral MoU, while Israel signaled it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi warned that any threat against Iran’s leadership would be met with an “immediate and decisive response.” In Gaza, Israeli strikes killed a Palestinian goalkeeper and injured civilians in Gaza City.

The IDF struck three Hezbollah command centers in southern Lebanon overnight in response to continued attacks on Israeli forces, while Defense Minister Katz said Israel will not withdraw “a millimeter” until Hezbollah is disarmed. The US and Iran agreed to halt strikes and will hold talks in Doha on Tuesday, though Iran denied technical meetings are planned. Israel confirmed the killing of Hamas’s head of military security in Rafah last week, and an IDF assessment warned Hamas is preparing to resume fighting.

The US launched a second round of strikes on Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz after an Iranian drone hit a tanker, while the IRGC retaliated with missile and drone attacks on US assets in Bahrain and Kuwait. President Trump threatened to 'complete the job' militarily. The IDF killed armed militants in southern Syria's buffer zone and struck Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon. Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed the Lebanon framework deal sidelines Hezbollah and Iran.

An IDF tank battalion commander and three soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah anti-tank ambush in Kfar Tebnit, southern Lebanon, overnight, marking the deadliest single incident for Israeli forces in the current campaign. The IDF launched extensive airstrikes across southern Lebanon in response, while planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland were canceled after Iran suspended its delegation, citing Israeli strikes. President Trump demanded a complete ceasefire, and Vice President Vance delayed his departure for the talks.

The US and Iran have reached a peace deal, mediated by Pakistan, with a formal signing set for Friday in Switzerland. The agreement includes an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, and the lifting of the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the deal, Israeli forces continued operations in southern Lebanon, with drone strikes and artillery fire reported, and a Hezbollah drone was intercepted over northern Israel. Tensions between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu escalated, with Trump calling Netanyahu a 'very difficult guy' and criticizing the IDF's Beirut strike.

US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran “very hard” again, saying Tehran had taken too long to negotiate a nuclear deal and would “pay the price.” The IDF confirmed that the Ramat David airbase sustained minor damage from falling fragments during Iran’s ballistic missile attack earlier this week, with no injuries or operational impact. Hezbollah continued to target Israeli forces in southern Lebanon with drones, missiles, and artillery, while Israeli airstrikes killed at least 17 people across the south, including two in a drone strike on a car in Sidon.

Two IDF officers were wounded in a firefight with Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon, and another was injured by an explosive drone, as Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the IDF would not withdraw from southern Lebanon in the near future. The IDF also announced the killing of Hezbollah's chief engineer, Abed Harb, in a strike last week. Meanwhile, the IAEA reported it has been unable to inspect Iranian nuclear facilities, and Iran claimed its navy fired warning shots at US destroyers in the Oman Sea.

Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew their ceasefire and create pilot zones free of Hezbollah control, while President Trump suggested an Iran deal could be reached by the weekend despite Tehran denying progress. The US House passed a symbolic war powers resolution to limit Trump’s authority on Iran, and Kuwait released CCTV footage of the deadly Iranian drone strike on its airport.

Clashes continued in southern Lebanon despite a US-brokered partial ceasefire, with Hezbollah launching rocket and drone attacks and the IDF striking targets in the south. The fourth round of Israel-Lebanon talks began in Washington, while Israel’s defense minister threatened to treat Beirut’s Dahiya suburb like northern Israeli towns. The IDF acknowledged inadvertently damaging a hospital in Tyre. In Gaza, the IDF killed five operatives planning imminent attacks. Iran’s leadership deliberated a US peace deal, and Netanyahu vowed the Iranian regime would fall.

Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered IDF strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs after a day of rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel, including a deadly drone strike that killed an IDF soldier near Beaufort Castle. Iran suspended indirect talks with the US, conditioning their resumption on a ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza, while the US and Iran exchanged military strikes in the Gulf. The IDF withdrew its 146th Division from southern Lebanon after three months of operations, leaving two divisions in place.

The US struck Iranian military sites in Qeshm and Goruk, prompting an IRGC retaliatory strike on a US air base. An IDF soldier was killed and three wounded in a Hezbollah drone attack in southern Lebanon. Sirens sounded in Tiberias for the first time since the ceasefire. A car-ramming attack in the West Bank injured two teenagers. President Trump said Iran 'really wants' a deal and claimed an agreement would bar nuclear weapons.

The IDF captured the strategic Beaufort Castle and advanced past the Litani River, ordering evacuations south of the Zahrani River as Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel. President Trump requested amendments to a draft US-Iran ceasefire deal, focusing on uranium stockpile terms, while Iran insisted on securing its rights before any agreement.

Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed IDF troops of the 36th Division crossed the Litani River and advanced to strategic points in southern Lebanon, while the IDF struck Hezbollah targets across the south and in the Bekaa Valley. The US and Iran reached a tentative 60-day ceasefire memorandum of understanding, pending President Trump's approval, though both sides publicly disputed its contents. In Gaza, Netanyahu ordered the IDF to expand control to 70% of the Strip, violating the October ceasefire, and the IDF eliminated the deputy commander of Hamas's Gaza City Brigade. The UN added Israel to its sexual-violence-in-conflict blacklist, drawing sharp Israeli condemnation.

US House Republicans abruptly delayed a vote on a war powers resolution that would have limited President Trump’s authority to strike Iran, as the administration sanctioned nine Hezbollah-linked Lebanese officials. On the ground, the IDF killed two armed suspects approaching the Israel-Lebanon border, while an Israeli strike on a Civil Defense center in Hanaweih killed four paramedics. Diplomatic signals between Washington and Tehran continued, with both sides citing progress but stuck on uranium enrichment and Hormuz tolls.

Iran’s Supreme Leader has ordered that the country’s near-weapons-grade enriched uranium stockpile must remain in Iran, directly countering a key US and Israeli demand for any peace deal. Meanwhile, US intelligence assesses that Iran is rebuilding its military capabilities—including drone production—faster than expected during the ceasefire. In southern Lebanon, Hezbollah continued attacks on Israeli forces with drones and missiles, while Israel deported all foreign activists from the intercepted Gaza flotilla amid international condemnation of a video showing National Security Minister Ben-Gvir taunting detainees.

Hezbollah drone attacks wounded 10 Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon, including a brigade commander and a combat photographer, as the Knesset overwhelmingly advanced a bill to dissolve parliament. Iran confirmed it is reviewing a US proposal delivered via Pakistan, while President Trump said talks are in 'final stages' and warned of renewed strikes if no deal is reached. The US lifted sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, and settler violence flared in the West Bank.

The US and Israel are in advanced preparations for renewed strikes on Iran, potentially as early as next week, as the IDF targeted Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in a Gaza City airstrike that killed at least seven. A US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was extended by 45 days, but Israeli strikes continued in southern Lebanon, killing six including three paramedics. An Iraqi Kata'ib Hezbollah commander was charged in the US for plotting attacks on Jewish targets in New York and Los Angeles.

US President Donald Trump is seriously considering resuming combat operations against Iran after rejecting Tehran’s latest ceasefire proposal as “unacceptable,” while reports reveal the UAE secretly struck an Iranian oil refinery during the war. In Lebanon, an Israeli airstrike killed six civilians in Kafr Dounine, and Hezbollah claimed a guided-missile hit on an IDF Merkava tank. The Knesset passed a law establishing a special tribunal and allowing the death penalty for October 7 perpetrators, and EU foreign ministers approved sanctions on violent Israeli settlers and Hamas leaders after Hungary lifted its veto.

The IDF struck over 85 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and issued evacuation warnings for nine villages, while the US expects Iran's response to a ceasefire proposal. Hezbollah drone attacks wounded three Israeli soldiers, and settler violence escalated in the West Bank. The US imposed new sanctions on entities aiding Iran's drone program, and a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire was announced.

US and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz late Thursday, with the US striking Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas after Iran attacked US Navy destroyers. President Trump called the US strikes a 'love tap' and insisted the ceasefire remains in effect, while Iran accused the US of violating the truce. Hezbollah launched rockets and explosive drones at northern Israel, wounding three soldiers, and the IDF struck a Hezbollah rocket launcher in southern Lebanon.

US and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz late Thursday, with the US striking Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas after Iran attacked US Navy destroyers. President Trump called the US strikes a 'love tap' and insisted the ceasefire remains in effect, while Iran accused the US of violating the truce. The UAE reported intercepting a separate missile and drone attack early Friday. In Lebanon, the IDF confirmed killing Hezbollah Radwan commander Ahmed Ali Balout, and Hezbollah launched rockets and mortars at Israeli troops. Gaza ceasefire talks remain stalled over Hamas disarmament.

Iran launched a second day of missile and drone attacks on the UAE on Tuesday, striking a Fujairah oil facility and wounding three, while the US and Israel are reportedly coordinating potential new strikes on Iranian energy sites and senior officials. The US-led Project Freedom escort operation transited two destroyers through the Strait of Hormuz under fire, and Defense Secretary Hegseth said the ceasefire is “not over” despite Iran’s attacks. Hezbollah escalated with drone and missile attacks on IDF positions in southern Lebanon, and the IDF eliminated a Nukhba commander who participated in the October 7 Nova festival massacre.

Iran launched 15 missiles and 4 drones at the UAE on Monday, hitting a Fujairah oil facility and wounding three, in the first major attack since the April 8 ceasefire. The US sank six Iranian small boats and intercepted missiles and drones as it began escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz under 'Project Freedom.' Hezbollah fired mortars and anti-tank missiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon overnight, with no IDF injuries reported. Oil prices surged nearly 6% and global markets slid as the US-Iran truce teetered.

Hezbollah launched multiple rocket and drone attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on May 2, with no IDF injuries reported. The IDF struck over 50 Hezbollah targets since Friday, killing at least 13 in southern Lebanon. The US announced the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany amid a diplomatic spat over the Iran war, while China urged the UN to reverse the termination of UNIFIL's mandate in Lebanon.

The UAE announced it will leave OPEC effective May 1, fracturing the oil cartel amid the Hormuz crisis, while the IDF demolished two vast Hezbollah attack tunnels in southern Lebanon built with direct Iranian guidance. Hezbollah launched coordinated drone strikes on IDF positions, and Lebanese Army soldiers were injured in an Israeli airstrike during a rescue operation.

Since the prior SITREP, a second French UNIFIL soldier (Cpl. Anicet Girardin) has died of wounds sustained in last week's Hezbollah attack on UN peacekeepers, raising the diplomatic stakes with France and NATO. Simultaneously, the IDF confirmed striking Hezbollah vehicles that crossed the Forward Defense Line near Tayri, killing two fighters, while Al-Manar reported a Hezbollah missile fired at IDF forces in Maroun Al-Ras — unconfirmed by independent sources.

Since the prior SITREP, three new developments have emerged: UKMTO issued a second maritime incident report 8NM west of Iran (distinct from the prior northeast-of-Oman attack); the US Treasury blocked a ~$500M Iraq oil dollar shipment to curb Iran-linked groups; and Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya spokesman issued a 'hands on trigger' warning as the IRGC marked its 48th anniversary with vows of military surprises.

As of 2026-04-18T22:50:39Z, the Iran-Israel-US armed conflict is in its fifth week following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Israeli-US strikes on approximately February 28, 2026. The co

The Lebanon ceasefire is nominal and deteriorating, Hormuz remains closed with active IRGC harassment, and diplomacy produces only procedural signals — no breakthrough in 24 hours.