Israeli military intelligence is increasingly skeptical that the current war will lead to regime change in Iran anytime soon.

Despite weeks of heavy US-Israeli airstrikes, officials say there are no clear signs of internal collapse, such as defections or loss of control.

Israel is now focusing on destroying military infrastructure rather than directly destabilizing the government.

Source: FT

Trump is considering escalating the conflict with Iran if diplomacy fails, but all remaining options carry serious risks.

Military plans include sending troops to seize key targets like nuclear sites or oil infrastructure, yet these operations could lead to heavy casualties and may not end the war.

Many officials believe further escalation would require ground troops, but that could trigger wider conflict, including attacks on energy facilities and shipping routes.

Source: CNN

Netanyahu plans to extend mandatory military service due to a major troop shortage.

Source: Kan News

Reporter: We have not been able to see or hear from any of the Iranian people. Do they have drinking water and food?

Trump: Do you remember when we had lunch years ago at Trump Tower? You have not changed. You may be even better looking.

The U.S. Army is increasing the maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 to expand its recruiting pool.

The Army will also allow applicants with one marijuana-related conviction.

Officials say the move is part of a long-term effort to address recruiting shortages.

Source: ABC News

Iran has heavily damaged multiple U.S. military bases in the Middle East, forcing many American troops to leave and operate from hotels and temporary locations.

Key bases in countries like Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have been hit, with casualties and damaged equipment.

Source: NYT

Drone attacks hit Kuwait’s Shuwaikh Port near Kuwait City this morning, causing material damage but no casualties, according to the Port Authority.

China has stationed over 200 retired J-6 fighter jets converted into attack drones at air bases near the Taiwan Strait.

Experts say these drones would likely be used in large numbers during the opening phase of a conflict to overwhelm Taiwan’s air defenses, acting more like cruise missiles than traditional UAVs.

Taiwan warns this tactic could force it to use expensive missiles to intercept relatively cheap drones and is planning to upgrade its counter-drone systems.

Source: Reuters

Ukrainian drones struck the ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk in Russia’s Leningrad region overnight, sparking fires.

Zelensky met with Ukrainian military experts who have been in Saudi Arabia for over a week.

IRGC:

The cowardly American and Zionist forces, who lack the courage and ability to defend their own military bases, are attempting—out of fear of the firepower of Islamic fighters—to use civilian locations and innocent people as human shields.

Since it is our duty to eliminate American terrorist forces and the usurping regime, which recklessly engage in the killing of Iranian civilians and the assassination of individuals wherever they are found, we strongly advise you to immediately leave areas where U.S. forces are stationed so that you do not come to harm.

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Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed a defense cooperation agreement.

U.S. officials say China’s top chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), has been supplying chipmaking tools and technical support to Iran’s military for about a year.

The company, already under U.S. sanctions over alleged military ties, may have helped Iran’s “military industrial complex,” though details remain unclear.

Source: Reuters

Ukraine could run out of money for its war effort within two months, with funds likely lasting only until June.

Delays and disputes over aid from the EU, IMF, and NATO—along with reduced US support—are threatening tens of billions in expected funding.

Without new assistance, the government may struggle to pay soldiers, maintain services, and continue key defense efforts like drone production and air defense.

Source: Bloomberg

NEW: India is rebuilding energy ties with Russia after supply disruptions caused by the U.S.–Israel attack on Iran.

Talks are underway to resume Russian LNG exports and increase crude oil imports, which could rise to 40% of India’s total supply.

New Delhi had earlier cut Russian purchases under pressure from U.S. tariffs but is now seeking a sanctions waiver from Washington.

Source: Reuters

The Austrian government has announced that it will ban social media for children up to the age of 14.