American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in central Baghdad in broad daylight.

Armed men stopped her car on a busy street, pulled her out, and fled.

Iraq’s Interior Ministry confirmed the abduction, arrested one suspect after a vehicle chase, and says search operations are ongoing.

No group has claimed responsibility.

Iranian President Pezeshkian confirmed that Iran is willing to end the war, provided its demands are met—especially guarantees that any aggression will not happen again.

Senator Graham to Trump:

Wind down the war and wind up efforts for an historic peace deal.

NOTE: Ultimate decision-making power in Iran does not rest with President Pezeshkian.

Israel says it will stop all arms purchases from France, citing France’s increasingly critical stance.

A defense official said Israel will instead rely on domestic production and “friendly” countries.

Source: POLITICO

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

Iran has not responded to any of the 15 U.S. proposals and has not submitted any proposals or conditions of its own.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

Iran is “prepared for any ground confrontation” and hopes its adversaries do not miscalculate.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

Iran continues to receive messages from Witkoff, but this does not mean negotiations are taking place.

These messages include “warnings or mutual viewpoints” sent through various regional channels.

No formal negotiations with any specific party are underway, and the exchange of messages is conducted through the Foreign Ministry in coordination with security institutions.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

Iran “will not agree to a ceasefire” and is calling for a “complete end to the war across the entire region.”

White House official to Al Jazeera:

We are speaking with the right people within the Iranian system, and they are eager to reach an agreement.

Trump is confident that an agreement will be reached soon.

Egypt’s pound has sharply devalued, with the USD/EGP rate rising to around 54.8, marking roughly a 15% drop in one month (near 20% in recent moves).

Netanyahu:

We have proven that our air defense systems are the best in the world.

Many countries are requesting our assistance because they know we are number one in both defense and offense.

Netanyahu:

We are working on transforming Israel into a supernation in the region and globally.

Netanyahu:

The trillion dollars Iran invested in destroying us has been wasted.

Netanyahu:

We are creating new alliances with important countries in the region against the shared Iranian threat.

And I hope that soon, citizens of Israel, I will be able to tell you more about these important alliances.

Netanyahu on Iran:

Sooner or later, this regime will fall.

WATCH: The Commander of the IRGC Aerospace Forces General Seyyed Majid Mousavi visited one of Iran's underground missile bases.

Netanyahu:

We have established deep "security zones" beyond our borders: in Gaza, in more than half of the territory of the Strip; in Syria, from Mount Hermon to the Yarmouk; and in Lebanon, a broad "buffer zone" that prevents infiltration threats and pushes back the danger of anti-tank fire against our communities.

IRGC Aerospace Force Commander Moosavi:

Today, we attacked the residence of American pilots and aircrew in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia, with a drone and a missile, and struck a gathering of 200 people.

Now, to the list of casualties and damages for Trump and Hegseth—apart from the AWACS, tankers, and fuel depots—a list of casualties and injuries to the flight crew has also been added.

The U.S. is deploying a third aircraft carrier (USS George H.W. Bush) to the Middle East, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald R. Ford.

Washington could keep three carrier strike groups in the region for the foreseeable future.

Source: WSJ

NEW: The UAE has imposed an immediate ban on entry and transit for all Iranian passport holders.

This includes those with valid UAE residency (including Golden Visas), tourist visas, and even connecting flights through Dubai.

Airlines are already enforcing the restriction.