WATCH: The moment a Russian drone struck the center of Lviv.

Trump reposts Shehbaz Sharif’s invitation for U.S.–Iran talks in Pakistan.

Iran Blames Israeli Influence for Africa’s Silence on US-Israel War

Iran's Ambassador to South Africa Mansour Shakib Mehr criticized African states & the AU for their muted response to the US-Israel war, blaming Israeli propaganda campaigns shaping the continent’s cautious stance.

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An Iranian source says the U.S. has recently reached out to Tehran through intermediaries, but talks haven’t become formal negotiations yet.

Iran is open to hearing “sustainable” proposals to end the conflict, not just a ceasefire.

Source: CNN

Saudi Arabia wants the war with Iran to end with Tehran’s cruise and ballistic missile capabilities significantly weakened.

Source: CNN

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf:

We are aware of what is happening in the paper oil market, including the firms hired to influence oil futures. We also see the broader jawboning campaign.

But let’s see if they can turn that into "actual fuel" at the pump —or maybe even print gas molecules!

The USS Gerald R. Ford arrived in Crete after leaving the Middle East when a fire broke out onboard, sending over 200 sailors for treatment.

But the incident highlights deeper problems: Despite costing $13.2 billion and entering service in 2017, the carrier still has unresolved issues with key systems like aircraft launch, radar, and weapons elevators. The Pentagon says there isn’t enough data to confirm its combat effectiveness.

The ship has also been deployed longer than usual — about 9 months — raising concerns about strain on both equipment and crew.

Source: Bloomberg

Maj. Gen. Brandon Tegtmeier and his command staff from the 82nd Airborne Division have been ordered to the Middle East, as the Pentagon considers sending the division for potential ground operations.

Source: Fox News

Turkish President Erdogan on Iran:

We do not want the war to turn into a war of attrition among the countries in the region.

Turkish President Erdogan on Iran:

Although the war is Israel’s war, the whole world is paying the price.

The war is Netanyahu’s war for political survival, but 8 billion people are suffering the consequences.

Turkish President Erdogan:

The massacre network led by Netanyahu must be stopped immediately for the sake of regional peace and humanity.

Every country should take a brave and proactive stance on this issue.

Turkish President Erdogan on Iran:

Israel’s uncompromising, maximalist, and radical stance must not be allowed to sabotage diplomatic solutions.

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett:

Joe Kent is a schmuck. I don’t care about him. He’s irrelevant.

He’s going to go down in the dustbin of history.

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett:

We’re fighting the most just war EVER, and we should be getting your backing and not your criticism.

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett:

Spain’s leadership has been abhorrent, I have to say — incredibly disappointing.

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett:

Here’s how it works: if you allow a threat to grow and grow, at some point it becomes so big that you can’t manage it anymore.

Like North Korea, where the world did not act — and now no one can eliminate those nuclear weapons.

Alan Dershowitz:

Had Trump been in charge in 1936, I think the Holocaust would have been prevented.

I think he would have gone after Nazi Germany; he would have destroyed it the way he is destroying Nazi Iran.

BREAKING: The Pentagon plans to deploy about 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East.

Officials say no decision has been made on sending ground forces into Iran.

Source: WSJ

Trump voted by mail in a Florida special election this week, despite continuing to claim that mail-in voting is “cheating.”

Source: Reuters

Trump’s approval rating dropped to 36% (a new low) in a Reuters/Ipsos poll, down from 40% last week.

The Israeli government will approve a plan allowing the IDF to mobilize up to 400,000 reservists through the end of May.

Source: Amit Segal