INTERESTING: German Chancellor Merz notably avoided his usual labels like “terror regime” or “mullah regime” when referring to Iran, instead using the neutral term “Iran.”

In the same speech, however, he described the Russian government as the “Moscow regime.”

German Chancellor Merz on Iran:

A few days after the beginning of this war — it was a coincidence in terms of timing — I spoke with Trump in Washington and expressed my concerns.

I had another longer phone call with him last Sunday and pointed out the risks that this war poses to the global economy, and not least the opportunities it creates for the regime in Moscow to continue its war against Ukraine.

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Netanyahu on Iran:

The campaign with Iran is still ongoing—contrary to what is being reported in the media.

NEW: An Iranian military source warns that if the enemy launches ground or naval action against Iran, Tehran could open new fronts, including a potential threat to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

The source said Iran is fully prepared to escalate and cautioned the U.S. that trying to solve Hormuz could end up creating another maritime crisis at Bab el-Mandeb.

Source: Tasnim

US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Iran:

I think we're wrapping up Operation Epic Fury.

Trump:

The Radical Left, Country Hating Democrats are trying to create inner chaos to take away from the great military achievement we are having in Iran. They hate seeing us WIN so completely and decisively, but the American public sees what is going on.

Trump on airports:

I may call up the National Guard for more help.

IRGC Aerospace Commander Maj. Gen. Seyed Majid Mousavi:

Trump must understand that any threat or ultimatum against Iran is an act of war.

The recent strikes on Dimona and Haifa send a clear message in response to U.S. warnings, not just as part of Iran’s military strategy.

BIG: Israel is accelerating strikes on Iran’s arms industry, fearing a U.S.-Iran peace plan could halt the war before key objectives are met.

Netanyahu ordered the military to act within 48 hours to target Iran’s nuclear and missile programs.

Source: NYT

NEW: IRGC claims an F/A-18 fighter jet was hit by Iranian air defenses off Chabahar.

IRGC also says the jet crashed into the Indian Ocean.

NEW: Israel is concerned the U.S. could push for a one-month ceasefire with Iran to open talks.

White House:

Trump’s meeting with Xi in China will now take place in Beijing on May 14–15.

White House on Iran:

The Iranian regime is looking for an exit ramp; they recognize that they are being crushed.

White House on Iran:

The President’s preference is always peace. There does not need to be any more death and destruction.

But if Iran fails to accept the reality of the current moment — if they fail to understand that they have been defeated militarily and will continue to be — President Trump will ensure they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before.

White House on Iran:

Trump does not bluff; he is prepared to unleash hell. Iran should not miscalculate again.