Trump: Steve, can I reveal the present?

Steve Witkoff: You can do anything you want, sir.

BREAKING: Trump reveals Iran's gift:

They will let us have 8 boats of oil; they will sail tomorrow.

Trump on Iran:

Then they apologized for something and decided to send 2 more boats; now it is 10 in total.

Trump:

Iran shouldn’t be able to charge toll through strait, but they are doing it a little bit.

Trump on Iran:

The reason they want to make a deal is because they have been beat to shit.

Reporter: Would you take control of Iran’s oil?

Trump: It’s an option... We have done very well in Venezuela.

Trump on Venezuela:

I may go to Venezuela and run for president against Delcy. It is an option. They like me there.

Trump:

We will protect the Gulf countries, even if we don’t stay.

Trump on Iran:

I am the opposite of desperate; I don’t care.

Trump on NATO:

We are always going to be there—at least we were; I don’t know anymore, to be honest with you.

Trump on Europe:

We are there to protect Europe from Russia; in theory, it doesn’t affect us—we have a big, fat, beautiful ocean.

Trump:

I don't want a stupid person being president.

Trump on Somalia:

Somalia is a crooked and disgusting country.

Somala is one of the worst countries in the world, some people say it is the worst.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

From outset of this war, U.S. soldiers fled military bases in GCC to hide in hotels and offices. They use GCC citizens as human shield.

Hotels in U.S. deny bookings to officers who may endanger customers. GCC hotels should do same.

BIG: In a leaked cabinet recording, Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned that the IDF is nearing a breaking point after prolonged conflict.

“I am raising ten red flags,” Zamir told ministers, stressing the urgent need for new laws on conscription, reserves, and extended service.

“The reserves will not be able to hold out under these dramatic circumstances,” he added, warning that “it won’t be long before the IDF is no longer fit for even routine security missions.”

Source: N12

Hardliners in Iran are increasingly pushing for the country to pursue a nuclear bomb and possibly withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

This shift comes after the death of Ali Khamenei and ongoing U.S.-Israeli attacks, which have strengthened the influence of the Revolutionary Guards.

While Iran has not officially changed its nuclear policy, debate within the leadership is growing, with some arguing a bomb is now necessary for survival.

Others remain cautious, and it’s unclear whether this rhetoric signals a real policy shift or negotiating pressure.

Source: Reuters

Iran is reportedly ready to deploy over 1 million fighters if the U.S. launches a ground invasion, according to Tasnim citing an IRGC source.

Bloomberg tanker data shows no sign of the eight oil ships Trump mentioned in the Hormuz Strait.

Only two Iran-linked LPG carriers were seen leaving the Persian Gulf Thursday, possibly the “extra two” he referred to.

While some ships turn off tracking signals for safety, vessels recently allowed through Hormuz have mostly broadcast their positions.

Four ships—two bulk carriers, a container ship, and one LPG carrier—were confirmed exiting in recent days.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf:

No one can issue an ultimatum to Iran and the Iranian people.

Israel has changed its war strategy from trying to destabilize Iran’s regime to targeting its military-industrial infrastructure.

With a possible push by Trump to end the war soon, Israel is aiming to inflict lasting damage before fighting stops.

Source: WSJ

Hopes of triggering an uprising inside Iran have faded.

Israeli and U.S. officials now believe the regime remains firmly in control, and Israel has stopped targeting internal security forces.

Instead, the goal is to weaken Iran’s ability to rebuild its military.

Source: WSJ