Barack Obama says Netanyahu pushed for military confrontation with Iran—something Obama resisted while in office.

Obama recalls that Netanyahu made the same case for attacking Iran to him that he later made to Trump.

His view now:

I think my prognosis was accurate.

Source: The New Yorker

Iran shows footage of its forces firing cruise missiles today.

BREAKING: IRGC spokesperson says vessels violating regulations announced by Guards in Strait of Hormuz “will be stopped by force”.

BREAKING: UAE’s Fujairah says fire erupts in petroleum industrial site following drone attack from Iran.

Obama:

It may be that Netanyahu has gotten what he wanted. Whether that’s what is ultimately best for the Israeli people, I would question that.

Whether I think it’s what is good for the United States and America, I would question that. I think there’s an ample record of my differences with Mr. Netanyahu.

Source: The New Yorker

NOW: UAE Defense Ministry reports interceptions in various regions.

NEW: Türkiye and Armenia signed a formal protocol to jointly restore the historic Ani Bridge on their shared border.

The Ani Bridge (10th–11th century) once connected major Silk Road routes across the Akhurian River near the ancient city of Ani (now a UNESCO site on the Turkish side).

Today, only ruins remain.

NOW: Brent oil briefly surged above $114 after reports of Iranian attacks near Fujairah, UAE.

AGAIN: Missile alert in UAE.

Three Indians were moderately injured in Iranian drone attack on Fujairah’s oil industry complex.

Six Iranian small boats were destroyed this morning, according to Brad Cooper, commander of United States Central Command.

Two people were injured after a residential building in Oman was targeted in an attack, according to state media.

BREAKING: The Israeli army has been placed on high alert.

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

We strongly condemn the renewed treacherous Iranian aggression using missiles and drones.

We reserve the full and legitimate right to respond to these attacks.

BREAKING: Trump told Fox News that Iran would “be blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks U.S. vessels escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz under “Project Freedom.”

Trump to Fox News:

Iranians are being far more malleable than they were in the past.

Trump to Fox News:

Iranians either make a good faith deal, or ultimately combat operations could resume.

BREAKING: Trump:

Iran has taken some shots at unrelated Nations with respect to the Ship Movement, PROJECT FREEDOM, including a South Korean Cargo Ship. Perhaps it’s time for South Korea to come and join the mission!

We’ve shot down seven small Boats or, as they like to call them, “fast” Boats. It’s all they have left. Other than the South Korean Ship, there has been, at this moment, no damage going through the Strait.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, will have a News Conference tomorrow morning.

Trump to Fox News:

The blockade on the Iranian ports is the greatest military maneuver in history.

The Russian army announces a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8 and 9.

An Israeli air defense system deployed in the United Arab Emirates intercepted an Iranian missile earlier today.

Israel had quietly stationed an Iron Dome system and personnel in the UAE earlier in the conflict.

Source: CNN