The US naval blockade imposed on Iran’s ports over the past 20 days has cost the regime $4.8 billion in lost oil revenue, according to Axios. Bloomberg: Tehran is proactively cutting oil production. The solution? old tankers for offshore oil storage.
Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is being used by both civilians and the regime to bypass Western sanctions. Its founders, brothers Ali and Mohammad, concealed their surname, Kharrazi, a dynasty that has been close to the supreme leader’s office throughout the Islamic Republic’s existence. The exchange has been targeted by hackers and used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, but has so far escaped sanctions
Did Netanyahu persuade Trump to attack Iran? “That narrative rests on a mistaken assumption.” Did the Mossad assess that the regime could be toppled? In fact, it was the US war secretary who believed that more than anyone. Diplomatic and security sources tell Israel Hayom, in an exclusive investigation, what really happened in these decisive meetings.
The IDF says its operational goals in Iran have been achieved, but there is still work to be done. The concern: The Iranian regime could still race toward a bomb. Revealed: The Israeli Air Force proposed to the US that Unit 669 take part in the rescue of the American crew member. Plus: The possible achievement in intercepting drones.
US officials are expressing anger at Hamas over its refusal to disarm. Qatar, Turkey and Egypt, which guaranteed the move, are also facing harsh criticism. Meanwhile, activity at the Kiryat Gat command center is gradually being scaled back, with oversight being transferred to other parties
