Lt. Col. R., head of the Israeli Air Force's air superiority branch, tells Israel Hayom in a special interview about the surprises the IDF is preparing for the Iranians. "We have made a major leap forward," he says, while acknowledging that there is still work to be done: "We have achieved results, but we are not finished." 

All the way, at any cost: The US president has adopted his Middle East envoys' position on Iran, and the price could be steep. At the same time, he has embraced a hostile narrative toward Netanyahu, in line with Vice President JD Vance's view that the prime minister is trying to derail the deal. Senior US officials are warning that anyone who dares oppose the chosen direction on Iran will pay a personal price.

In an unusual and tense call between the two leaders, the US president expressed anger over the Israeli strike in Dahiyeh, criticized Netanyahu's judgment and demanded that he refrain from further attacks. Trump claimed the move delayed the signing of the agreement with Iran and said he would act to prevent an Iranian response against Israel.

"We are closely monitoring developments while maintaining a high level of alert and readiness across all fronts. The reality at this time is sensitive and complex," IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said against the backdrop of the strike in Dahiyeh and the threats from Iran. Trump: "This morning’s attack on Beirut should not have happened."

The deputy head of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the supreme command of Iran's armed forces, threatened that the Israeli Air Force strike in Beirut "will not go unanswered." Iranian parliament speaker: "The strike proves the US cannot be trusted."