Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, can’t stop smiling as he meets with Netanyahu.

A new NBC poll shows Donald Trump’s approval at a second-term low: 37% approve, 63% disapprove.

Trump reacted angrily after a U.S. jet was shot down in Iran, at one point yelling at aides and referencing Jimmy Carter and the 1979 hostage crisis.

During the high-risk mission to rescue a downed U.S. airman, advisers did not include Trump in real-time operational discussions, instead updating him at key moments because they believed his impatience would not be helpful.

Source: WSJ

The Strokes closed their Weekend 2 set at Coachella with a video condemning U.S. foreign policy and Israeli bombings in Gaza, including footage of bombings in Iran.

Frontman Julian Casablancas emphasized the message with the refrain “What side you standing on?”

A Turkish proverb feels like a perfect summary of the Iran war:

“They asked the dog, ‘Why are you barking?’

‘To scare them,’ he said.

‘Then why are you wagging your tail?’ they asked.

‘Because I’m scared too,’ he replied.”

Netanyahu to Argentina's Milei:

I salute you, my friend. I think the free world should salute you.

Netanyahu on Iran:

We have achieved enormous things. It's not over yet.

Any moment could bring us new developments.

Netanyahu:

Every time Javier Milei visits Israel, it's right before something very big happens.

Who knows what tomorrow or the day after tomorrow will bring?

Iranian source to Al Jazeera:

In light of Trump’s statements about holding negotiations and inconsistency with what is actually happening between Iran and the United States, we believe we’re facing a deception by the enemy and we’re on the verge of a new round of escalation.

Canadian PM Mark Carney:

Many of our former strengths, based on our close ties to America, have become our weaknesses.

Senator Graham:

Mr. President: take control of the Strait of Hormuz and keep the blockade in place. Then you will truly have all the cards.

BREAKING: Trump:

Today, an Iranian-flagged cargo ship named TOUSKA, nearly 900 feet long and weighing almost as much as an aircraft carrier, tried to get past our Naval Blockade, and it did not go well for them.

The U.S. Navy Guided Missile Destroyer USS SPRUANCE intercepted the TOUSKA in the Gulf of Oman, and gave them fair warning to stop. The Iranian crew refused to listen, so our Navy ship stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engineroom.

Right now, U.S. Marines have custody of the vessel. The TOUSKA is under U.S. Treasury Sanctions because of their prior history of illegal activity.

We have full custody of the ship, and are seeing what’s on board!

Israel is preparing for a renewed phase of intense fighting across Gaza at the start of next month.

This follows Hamas’s refusal to disarm, prompting Israeli officials to plan an escalation, with early next month set as the latest deadline.

Source: Israeli Channel 14

UAE commentator Abdulkhaleq Abdulla:

It is time to think about closing the American bases, as they are a burden and not a strategic asset.

Iran does not currently plan to participate in further talks with Washington, state TV reports.

NEW: The United Arab Emirates is in early talks with the U.S. about securing emergency dollar access if the Iran conflict worsens.

Officials discussed a possible currency swap line with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, though no formal request has been made.

Source: WSJ

CENTCOM has released video showing the destroyer USS Spruance firing its main gun at the Iranian-flagged cargo vessel Touska as it attempted to breach the U.S. blockade.

IDF:

The photograph depicts an IDF soldier operating in southern Lebanon.

Appropriate measures will be taken.