Iran and the US are holding quiet contacts mediated by Oman, Qatar and apparently also Turkey, aimed at reaching a diplomatic solution to the nuclear issue and other matters on the agenda. Sources say Iran is showing flexibility, pointing to intense pressure on the regime
A phone call took place between the Iranian president and the Saudi crown prince against the backdrop of tensions with the US. According to Tehran, the discussion focused on regional and international developments. The Iranian presidential office said the Saudi crown prince told Pezeshkian that the kingdom “declares its readiness for full cooperation with Iran.”
Ran Gvili returned to Israel as Hamas was obligated to do under Phase One of the Gaza Plan. The fact that this happened with the backing of the technocrats’ government is giving senior officials in Washington and Israel hope that it will continue to deliver results. Its next major test, of course, will be the disarmament of Hamas.
Hamas is seeking to integrate thousands of police officers affiliated with the terrorist organization into the new administrative mechanism in Gaza. The demand is expected to face Israeli opposition, as Hamas debates whether to relinquish its weapons.
Sources close to Iran's Jewish population counter social media claims, stressing community remains unharmed and faithful to Tehran authorities.
Trump briefed on potential end of ayatollah's rule. Military officials cited by the NYT stated that if the White House ordered a strike, the carrier group could theoretically take action within one or two days.
Amid ongoing tension, US military announces major drill in the region "to deter aggression." The USS Abraham Lincoln and guided-missile destroyers are now officially in the CENTCOM theater of operations.
Israel Hayom has learned that military forces stood ready to launch cemetery operation near Daraj Tuffah and Shujaiyya while awaiting political authorization that came only after the US compelled Israel to open the Rafah crossing.
Sources told Persian Gulf media that senior officials in the intelligence apparatus of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are working at full force to prevent the restoration of full internet access, amid growing fears within the regime that reconnecting the country would reignite protests.
The Iranian opposition website Iran International reports that more than 36,000 people have been killed in the suppression of the protests, calling it the “deadliest two-day protest massacre in history.” An Iranian citizen told Israel Hayom: “Tens of thousands were killed within two nights. Europe and the democratic countries are silent about this.”
