Zelensky:

Ukrainian experts are already in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.

Currently, there are 201 Ukrainians in the Middle East, in the Persian Gulf region.

WATCH: A drone crashing near the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, with the C-RAM defense system failing to intercept it.

CENSORSHIP: Germany’s state-funded Tagesschau edited out Javier Bardem saying “Free Palestine” during Oscars 2026 coverage.

The aired clip kept only “No to war”, while the full moment included both lines.

Tagesschau’s written article does mention “Free Palestine”, but the TV clip doesn’t.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf:

The Strait of Hormuz situation won't return to its pre-war status.

The Israeli Army says it will “hunt down, find, and neutralize” Mojtaba Khamenei.

Axios reports ex–counterterrorism chief Joe Kent, who resigned over opposition to U.S. conflict with Iran, is expected to have an interview with Tucker Carlson.

Iran officially admits Major General Gholamreza Soleimani, head of Iran’s Basij force, was killed in an airstrike.

The U.S. has ordered all embassies worldwide to urgently review security due to escalating threats linked to the Iran conflict, after hundreds of attacks—mainly in the Middle East—targeted U.S. facilities.

Source: WaPo

Mike Huckabee shared a photo of himself with Netanyahu, saying he appeared “alive and in great spirits.”

India arrested 6 Ukrainians and 1 American accused of illegally entering a restricted border area, crossing into Myanmar, training militant groups, and smuggling drones for potential terrorist use.

BREAKING: Israel is preparing to increase intelligence operations in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump struggles to build an international security coalition and is reportedly considering using force to take control, a move that could last weeks.

Source: KAN

The UAE says is open to joining a U.S.-led naval effort to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, but no plan is finalized yet.

Talks are ongoing.

The Pentagon plans to mass-produce the LUCAS kamikaze drone after successful use in recent strikes on Iran.

A top defense official said it has performed well and is being refined for large-scale production.

Dozens have been built so far, but the military hasn’t disclosed how many were used in combat.

Source: WSJ

US Envoy Tom Barrack:

Reporting regarding the United States encouraging Syria to send forces into Lebanon is false and inaccurate.

Tulsi Gabbard does not oppose Trump.

Russia is increasing military support to Iran by sharing satellite intelligence and improved drone technology. This helps Iran better target U.S. and allied forces in the Middle East.

Moscow is also advising Iran on drone tactics based on its experience in Ukraine.

In return, Russia benefits from prolonged conflict, including higher oil prices and reduced Western focus on Ukraine.

Source: WSJ

NEW: Iran assigns 3–7 backup officials for each military post to ensure continuity of leadership and defense operations if commanders are killed.

CONFIRMED: USS Gerald R. Ford aircraf carrier is heading to Souda Bay (Crete) for repairs after fire that injured sailors, damaged berthing areas, knocked out laundry systems.

Source: USNI

The family of a killed U.S. airman Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons blames the war, saying it was avoidable and unjustified.

“We didn’t need to be in this war… this could have been prevented” as they call for the U.S. to stop fighting Iran.