A report claims that West Germany secretly financed a large part of Israel’s Dimona nuclear reactor project.

According to Haaretz, between 1961 and 1973 Bonn transferred about 140–160 million German marks annually to Israel through a covert loan system, totaling around 2 billion marks (≈€5 billion today).

The funding was officially labeled as aid for “Negev development,” but was allegedly used to support Israel’s nuclear program.

The arrangement reportedly began after a 1960 meeting between Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, reflecting Germany’s post-Holocaust commitment to Israel’s security.

While France provided technical support for the Dimona reactor, the report suggests German public funds secretly financed much of the project.

Source: Haaretz

Palantir has demonstrated its Maven Smart System, which uses artificial intelligence to analyze intelligence data and help plan military operations.

A drone strike hit Ali al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, destroying an Italian MQ-9A Predator surveillance drone worth about $30–35 million.

The drone belonged to Italy’s Task Force Air and was used for intelligence and surveillance missions supporting the coalition against ISIS.

No Italian personnel were injured.

Q: At least 4 Americans are being held at Evin Prison... Are they safe?

Iran's FM Araghchi: Well, if the U.S. and Israel do not attack our prisons, I guess they are safe.

Israel will reopen the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Wednesday for limited movement of people, after it was closed when the war with Iran began.

Israel’s military liaison agency, COGAT, said the crossing will operate in both directions but under strict security restrictions.

Five rockets struck areas around Baghdad International Airport on Sunday, including the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC) used by the US Embassy, injuring five Iraqis, local security sources said.

One rocket hit a civilian air navigation facility, while four landed inside the BDSC compound.

Source: CNN

Israel’s government may soon approve a major reserve mobilization of up to 450,000 soldiers as the military prepares for a possible ground operation in Lebanon.

The request comes from the IDF and the defense establishment and is expected to be reviewed by the government and the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Currently, the authorized reserve call-up limit is 260,000 troops, set in January to support ongoing military operations.

Source: Kan News

IRGC:

Most of the missiles we are currently launching were produced about a decade ago.

Many of the missiles that were manufactured after the 12-Day War have not been used yet.

Talks between Lebanon and Israel will begin next week.

Source: Reuters

Q: If you were prepared, why is the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed right now?

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: Because it’s right next to the Iranian shoreline.

Iran’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, said Iran wants a “serious review” of relations with Gulf states due to the ongoing U.S.–Israeli War on Iran.

He denied Iran was behind attacks on Saudi oil facilities, saying Iran only targets U.S. and Israeli interests.

Source: Reuters

Iran has arrested 500 people accused of sharing information with enemies as U.S. and Israeli airstrikes continue, the country’s Police Chief said Sunday.

Police Chief Ahmadreza Radan said some suspects allegedly provided targeting information or filmed strike locations and sent the footage.

Source: Reuters

Zelensky:

We are not at war with Iran.

Canadian PM Mark Carney:

Canada does not seek nuclear weapons.

Kevin Hassett, Director of the US National Economic Council, said US military strikes on Iran have cost about $12 billion so far.

“The latest number I was briefed on was 12.”

Iran’s ability to block the Strait of Hormuz and widen the war is greater than previously expected.

Netanyahu ignored advice from Trump and senior officials and targeted Iranian oil storage facilities.

Netanyahu believed burning Iranian oil tanks would create chaos inside Iran’s leadership.

A mission to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz could take weeks before implementation.

Current estimates indicate the war could last between 4 and 6 weeks.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) may still possess nuclear fuel, which it could use as leverage in negotiations and to pressure a U.S. withdrawal.

Source: NYT

NEW: Trump administration plans to announce a multinational naval coalition to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Several countries have agreed in principle to join the escort mission.

It remains unclear whether operations will begin during the conflict or after hostilities end.

Some governments remain cautious due to the risks of operating in an active war zone.

Source: WSJ

Iran war could trigger the worst Gulf economic downturn since the 1990s Gulf War, especially if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Qatar and Kuwait could see GDP shrink by up to 14% if the strait stays shut for two months.

Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates may see GDP drop about 3–5%, though they can reroute some oil exports.

Source: Bloomberg

Iran’s Army warned residents in parts of Dubai and Doha to evacuate, saying U.S. military personnel are hiding in those areas and they could be targeted in upcoming strikes.