Thousands of Iranian nationals entered the US under Biden; hundreds were released into the country pending legal proceedings.

A Yemeni journalist tells Israel Hayom that Riyadh has been quietly paying Houthi-controlled salaries – and the group waited until the funds arrived before joining the fight.

The E-3 AWACS – one of only 16 still in service with no active production line – was photographed in ruins at Prince Sultan Air Base, adding to a growing list of US military assets degraded since the war began.

The US refused to halt the fighting while Tehran formulates its response to the American proposal. Iran asked for a delay of several days and a temporary pause, but Washington insisted on keeping up military pressure. President Donald Trump granted a limited extension within the framework of the ultimatum, while contacts continue without a ceasefire.

Some 3,500 sailors and Marines arrived in the Middle East, while additional forces are on their way to the region. The Wall Street Journal reported the number could reach 10,000 troops.