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Iran Strikes Saudi Tanker in Hormuz as Khamenei Funeral Reaches Qom; Trump Lands in Ankara for NATO Summit (Jul 7, 1556 UTC, 1856 Israel) (Evening Edition)
Iran attacked a Saudi oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, the second such strike in hours, while the funeral procession for Supreme Leader Khamenei reached Qom. President Trump arrived in Ankara for a NATO summit and signaled support for F-35 sales to Turkey, drawing sharp Israeli criticism. Explosions in Damascus wounded 18 near French President Macron’s hotel during his visit. The IDF killed two Hamas commanders in Gaza and continued operations in southern Lebanon.
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Trump Cancels Iran Strikes, Claims Deal Approved as IDF Prepares Nabatieh Offensive (Jun 12, 0637 UTC, 0937 Israel) (Morning Edition)
President Trump canceled a third night of strikes on Iran and announced that a deal framework had been approved, though Tehran said no final decision had been made. The IDF intercepted a drone near Metula and is poised for an offensive against Hezbollah in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon. Overnight Israeli strikes hit Gaza, and the UN reported record settler violence in the West Bank.
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IDF Officer Killed by Hezbollah Drone as Trump Posts ‘Calm Before the Storm’ (May 17, 0611 UTC, 0911 Israel) (Morning Edition)
An IDF platoon commander was killed by a Hezbollah explosive drone in southern Lebanon, the seventh Israeli soldier killed since the ceasefire began. The IDF struck over 100 Hezbollah targets over the weekend, while Hezbollah launched rockets and drones at Israeli forces. President Trump posted an AI-generated image warning of ‘calm before the storm’ amid reports that renewed US-Israel strikes on Iran could resume. Iran announced plans to unveil a toll mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz.
- RoutineIL20:26UTC17:26EST13:26
Hezbollah Rockets Avivim as Israel Doubles Fighter Jet Fleet and Trump Reviews Iran Peace Plan
Hezbollah rockets targeted Avivim in northern Israel on Sunday, with no casualties reported, as the IDF continued operations in southern Lebanon, killing two Hezbollah gunmen and seizing weapons caches. Israel approved the purchase of two additional squadrons of F-35I and F-15IA fighter jets, doubling fleet sizes. President Trump reviewed Iran's 14-point peace proposal but expressed skepticism, while the US announced the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany amid a deepening rift with Europe over the Iran war. A cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's Foreign Minister discussed ending the war with his German counterpart.
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Israel Braces for Iran Fighting to Resume as Trump Briefed on Military Options
Israel is preparing for a potential resumption of hostilities with Iran, as CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Cain briefed President Trump on new operational strike plans. The briefing came hours before the War Powers Resolution deadline, with the administration claiming hostilities have 'terminated' amid the ceasefire. Meanwhile, Iran is reportedly digging out buried missiles and weapons in anticipation of a truce collapse, and Hezbollah continues to amass explosive drones, posing a persistent threat to Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.