Dozens of ambulances from the Egyptian Red Crescent entered through the Rafah Crossing as part of preparations to evacuate wounded and sick Gazans. An Israeli security official said the pilot opening of the crossing was now underway, but it was still unclear whether Gaza residents would begin passing through it later on Sunday.
Senior Israeli and US officials deny any role in deadly blasts, while Iranian authorities expand civil defense preparations. Western sources says “The question of an attack is not whether, but when.”
IDF says the deployment is routine activity planned in advance as part of ongoing security cooperation with the United States.
The IDF head of Military Intelligence, alongside senior officials from other intelligence agencies, focused in part on the intelligence required for a possible strike. Also discussed was how economic pressure on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps could support a military campaign against the Islamic Republic.
As Iran steps up military preparations amid rising tensions with Washington, Tehran has begun building urban bomb shelters and preparing its metro system for emergency use, while the Iranian military reports new weapons deliveries and heightened readiness.
Tehran has issued a warning to maritime traffic regarding upcoming live-fire naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz. According to The Associated Press, the drills involve "naval shooting" and could impact 20% of global oil transit.
Turkish and US leaders spoke by phone, during which Ankara put forward a proposal that the American president did not reject. Reports said the White House was examining a range of strike options following the collapse of talks between the two sides.
Omani mediation on nuclear limits failed to progress, according to CNN. Israeli officials do not believe that air power is sufficient for collapse, according to Reuters. Strikes could include government bodies, nuclear sites, and security officials held accountable for protester deaths.
US president urges Tehran to negotiate an end to its nuclear program as armada approaches. Iranian FM denies contact with Witkoff amid report of Oman-led talks.
Terror group insists on immunity for commanders before surrendering weapons. Washington receptive to idea, but Jerusalem demands concrete disarming mechanism first. Regional sources say Hamas strengthening grip on Gaza rather than preparing to disarm.
