🪙 IDF ELIMINATES HEZBOLLAH OPERATIVE IN SOUTHERN LEBANON AS JUDEA AND SAMARIA CLASHES, GOLD SMUGGLING ATTEMPT, AND RAFAH CROSSING DECISION UNFOLD
🕑 January 28, 2026 | 12:30 PM
💰 Gold smuggling attempt thwarted: Security inspectors from the Ministry of Defense’s Crossings Authority thwarted an attempt to smuggle gold worth hundreds of thousands of shekels from Judea and Samaria. Two Israeli Arabs from Tayibe underwent a comprehensive security inspection upon entering from Judea and Samaria, during which 12 ounces of gold worth approximately NIS 200,000 and 30 gold lira coins worth about NIS 100,000 were found in their vehicle.
The driver and his companion were summoned for questioning by customs authorities.
🪖 Judea and Samaria security incidents: IDF forces were deployed yesterday evening to the area of Khirbet al-Khaliyeh in the Judea Brigade after a report that several Palestinians attacked an Israeli civilian and stole part of his livestock and personal equipment. At the same time, an additional report said Israeli civilians arrived in the area of Khirbet al-Fakhit, where several confrontations developed at different points in the area.
IDF forces and Hebron District police officers acted to disperse the confrontations and restore order at the scene. One Israeli civilian and three Palestinians were injured and evacuated for medical treatment. During the dispersal, an IDF officer was assaulted by a Palestinian woman and sustained facial injuries. Two Palestinian female suspects were detained and will be transferred to the Israel Police for investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
🎯 IDF strike in southern Lebanon: Yesterday, the IDF struck and eliminated a terrorist involved in efforts to reestablish Hezbollah’s military infrastructure in the Deir Qanoun area of southern Lebanon. The activity was described as a violation of the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon.
🔸 Rafah crossing status: An Israeli official said the Rafah crossing will probably open on Sunday, pending the prime minister’s final directive.
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🕑 January 28, 2026 | 12:30 PM
💰 Gold smuggling attempt thwarted: Security inspectors from the Ministry of Defense’s Crossings Authority thwarted an attempt to smuggle gold worth hundreds of thousands of shekels from Judea and Samaria. Two Israeli Arabs from Tayibe underwent a comprehensive security inspection upon entering from Judea and Samaria, during which 12 ounces of gold worth approximately NIS 200,000 and 30 gold lira coins worth about NIS 100,000 were found in their vehicle.
The driver and his companion were summoned for questioning by customs authorities.
🪖 Judea and Samaria security incidents: IDF forces were deployed yesterday evening to the area of Khirbet al-Khaliyeh in the Judea Brigade after a report that several Palestinians attacked an Israeli civilian and stole part of his livestock and personal equipment. At the same time, an additional report said Israeli civilians arrived in the area of Khirbet al-Fakhit, where several confrontations developed at different points in the area.
IDF forces and Hebron District police officers acted to disperse the confrontations and restore order at the scene. One Israeli civilian and three Palestinians were injured and evacuated for medical treatment. During the dispersal, an IDF officer was assaulted by a Palestinian woman and sustained facial injuries. Two Palestinian female suspects were detained and will be transferred to the Israel Police for investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
🎯 IDF strike in southern Lebanon: Yesterday, the IDF struck and eliminated a terrorist involved in efforts to reestablish Hezbollah’s military infrastructure in the Deir Qanoun area of southern Lebanon. The activity was described as a violation of the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon.
🔸 Rafah crossing status: An Israeli official said the Rafah crossing will probably open on Sunday, pending the prime minister’s final directive.
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💱 U.S. INTELLIGENCE AIRCRAFT RETURNS TO THE MIDDLE EAST AS ISRAEL’S WING OF ZION FLIES, KLM HALTS ISRAEL SERVICE, IRAN–TURKEY SIGNALS SHARPEN, AND USD/ILS DROPS NEAR MULTI-DECADE LOWS
🕑 January 28, 2026 | 1:00 PM
🛫 Military and government aviation activity: The RC-135V Rivet Joint SIGINT aircraft that took part in Operation Midnight Hammer is once again headed to the Middle East.
✈️ Israel’s Wing of Zion aircraft (4X-ISR), described as Israel’s equivalent of Air Force One, is airborne over southern Israel.
🚫 KLM said flights to Israel are canceled until further notice.
⚠️ Iran and regional diplomatic signaling: Iran’s foreign minister said: “I have not spoken with Weitekoff in recent days. We are in contact with mediating countries that are trying to conduct negotiations.” Iranian sources claim Supreme Leader Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei has signed a document ordering the destruction of Israel in the event of an American attack.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who previously served as head of the Turkish intelligence agency, said: “An attack on Iran is a mistake, and igniting a new war is also a mistake. Iran is ready to renew negotiations regarding the nuclear program.” He added: “My advice to American friends is to close the issues with the Iranians one by one, start with the nuclear program, finish it, and do not raise all the issues at once.”
❌ Security and counterintelligence actions: Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) reported dismantling a six-member cell operating on behalf of Iranian intelligence. According to Turkish authorities, the cell was run by Iranian intelligence officers Najaf Rostami (alias Haji) and Mahdi Yekeh Dehghan (alias Doctor), and was collecting photos and videos of Incirlik Air Base in Adana, described as a key NATO and U.S.–Turkish military facility. Officials said the operation prevented “potential hostile actions.”
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the deportation of three Iranians who entered the United States illegally in 2024 and were former members of the Revolutionary Guards.
💱 Currency movement: The U.S. dollar weakened significantly against the New Israeli Shekel, with USD/ILS falling to around 3.09, near the lower end of its multi-decade range. On a long-term view, the dollar has declined by roughly 30% versus the shekel, reflecting sustained shekel strength.
A lower USD/ILS rate means each dollar buys fewer shekels than at most points over the past 20+ years. This benefits Israeli consumers and importers via cheaper dollar-priced goods and services, while Israelis earning in dollars and exporters face pressure as USD income converts into fewer shekels unless hedged.
The broader context was described as structural rather than event-driven, shaped by long-term capital inflows, export performance, and FX policy.
While these levels do not signal an automatic reversal, being near historic lows increases sensitivity for exporters, households, and policymakers, making exchange-rate exposure and hedging decisions more consequential across the economy.
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🕑 January 28, 2026 | 1:00 PM
🛫 Military and government aviation activity: The RC-135V Rivet Joint SIGINT aircraft that took part in Operation Midnight Hammer is once again headed to the Middle East.
✈️ Israel’s Wing of Zion aircraft (4X-ISR), described as Israel’s equivalent of Air Force One, is airborne over southern Israel.
🚫 KLM said flights to Israel are canceled until further notice.
⚠️ Iran and regional diplomatic signaling: Iran’s foreign minister said: “I have not spoken with Weitekoff in recent days. We are in contact with mediating countries that are trying to conduct negotiations.” Iranian sources claim Supreme Leader Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei has signed a document ordering the destruction of Israel in the event of an American attack.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who previously served as head of the Turkish intelligence agency, said: “An attack on Iran is a mistake, and igniting a new war is also a mistake. Iran is ready to renew negotiations regarding the nuclear program.” He added: “My advice to American friends is to close the issues with the Iranians one by one, start with the nuclear program, finish it, and do not raise all the issues at once.”
❌ Security and counterintelligence actions: Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) reported dismantling a six-member cell operating on behalf of Iranian intelligence. According to Turkish authorities, the cell was run by Iranian intelligence officers Najaf Rostami (alias Haji) and Mahdi Yekeh Dehghan (alias Doctor), and was collecting photos and videos of Incirlik Air Base in Adana, described as a key NATO and U.S.–Turkish military facility. Officials said the operation prevented “potential hostile actions.”
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the deportation of three Iranians who entered the United States illegally in 2024 and were former members of the Revolutionary Guards.
💱 Currency movement: The U.S. dollar weakened significantly against the New Israeli Shekel, with USD/ILS falling to around 3.09, near the lower end of its multi-decade range. On a long-term view, the dollar has declined by roughly 30% versus the shekel, reflecting sustained shekel strength.
A lower USD/ILS rate means each dollar buys fewer shekels than at most points over the past 20+ years. This benefits Israeli consumers and importers via cheaper dollar-priced goods and services, while Israelis earning in dollars and exporters face pressure as USD income converts into fewer shekels unless hedged.
The broader context was described as structural rather than event-driven, shaped by long-term capital inflows, export performance, and FX policy.
While these levels do not signal an automatic reversal, being near historic lows increases sensitivity for exporters, households, and policymakers, making exchange-rate exposure and hedging decisions more consequential across the economy.
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🇮🇱 FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE COMMITTEE COMPLETES DRAFT LAW CLAUSE REVIEW AS POLITICAL LEADERS EXCHANGE SHARP STATEMENTS ON SECURITY AND HOSTAGES
🕑 January 28, 2026 | 1:30 PM
🇮🇱 DRAFT LAW ADVANCES IN COMMITTEE: Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Boaz Bismuth said the committee has completed the reading of all clauses of the Draft Law and that a vote will take place soon. He said the vote is intended to move the bill toward its second and third readings in the Knesset.
Bismuth stated: “I am excited to announce that the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee has completed the reading of all clauses of the Draft Law. We are reaching the finish line; soon we will vote on the law in the committee in preparation for its second and third readings. What dragged on for years, what was repeatedly stalled in endless discussions, has advanced during my term—because there was a clear goal: a law. Not discussions for their own sake, but a genuine desire to reach a solution, step by step. Through dialogue, cooperation, and determination.
As the Prime Minister said this evening, ‘We are on the verge of completing the passage of the Draft Law.’ The torch now passes to the next stage. It is now the role of the entire Knesset to continue the process until the law is approved in the Knesset plenum—a historic Draft Law that will strengthen the IDF and Israeli society as a whole.”
🗣️ OPPOSITION LEADERS RESPOND: Naftali Bennett said: “In an emotional and important moment, Netanyahu chooses to continue dividing and polarizing. A good leader glorifies his people, not just himself.”
Yair Lapid stated: “Whoever wants to take credit for the hostages who returned must also take responsibility for the victims, the murdered, and the greatest disaster to befall the Jewish people since the Holocaust.”
Avigdor Liberman said: “It’s time for leadership that leads, not just reacts.”
Gadi Eisenkot added: “A thousand press conferences will not conceal the depth of the failure. Only American coercion forced you to give in, while compromising Israel’s security superiority.”
🇺🇸 U.S. RESPONSE AND COUNTERCLAIMS: U.S. adviser Brett McGurk responded to statements attributed to Prime Minister Netanyahu, saying: “This statement by Netanyahu is completely false. Biden ended his term with a ceasefire in Gaza and the hostages returning home, a ceasefire in Lebanon after Hezbollah was defeated, and Iran in its weakest position since 1979 following two failed missile launch attempts—thanks to the deployment of U.S. military forces and a coordinated response that destroyed Iran’s air defense systems. President Biden’s commitment to Israel’s security, including American military assistance, was unwavering throughout the entire war.”
Critics such as Amit Segal responded by disputing McGurk’s characterization and citing several points. They said President Biden imposed a partial arms embargo on Israel and halted the transfer of bulldozers that Israel had already paid for, which they claim put soldiers at risk and led to fatalities. They also said the IDF entered Rafah with tanks that did not have full ammunition loads, which they claim contributed to casualties. They further claimed Biden opposed the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and that his defense secretary cursed during a phone call with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after Gallant said Israeli aircraft had taken out the Hezbollah leader. The same critics said Iran was not at a low point at the end of Biden’s term and pointed to two barrages launched at Israel, adding that the ceasefire he sought was treated as a goal rather than a means.
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🕑 January 28, 2026 | 1:30 PM
🇮🇱 DRAFT LAW ADVANCES IN COMMITTEE: Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Boaz Bismuth said the committee has completed the reading of all clauses of the Draft Law and that a vote will take place soon. He said the vote is intended to move the bill toward its second and third readings in the Knesset.
Bismuth stated: “I am excited to announce that the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee has completed the reading of all clauses of the Draft Law. We are reaching the finish line; soon we will vote on the law in the committee in preparation for its second and third readings. What dragged on for years, what was repeatedly stalled in endless discussions, has advanced during my term—because there was a clear goal: a law. Not discussions for their own sake, but a genuine desire to reach a solution, step by step. Through dialogue, cooperation, and determination.
As the Prime Minister said this evening, ‘We are on the verge of completing the passage of the Draft Law.’ The torch now passes to the next stage. It is now the role of the entire Knesset to continue the process until the law is approved in the Knesset plenum—a historic Draft Law that will strengthen the IDF and Israeli society as a whole.”
🗣️ OPPOSITION LEADERS RESPOND: Naftali Bennett said: “In an emotional and important moment, Netanyahu chooses to continue dividing and polarizing. A good leader glorifies his people, not just himself.”
Yair Lapid stated: “Whoever wants to take credit for the hostages who returned must also take responsibility for the victims, the murdered, and the greatest disaster to befall the Jewish people since the Holocaust.”
Avigdor Liberman said: “It’s time for leadership that leads, not just reacts.”
Gadi Eisenkot added: “A thousand press conferences will not conceal the depth of the failure. Only American coercion forced you to give in, while compromising Israel’s security superiority.”
🇺🇸 U.S. RESPONSE AND COUNTERCLAIMS: U.S. adviser Brett McGurk responded to statements attributed to Prime Minister Netanyahu, saying: “This statement by Netanyahu is completely false. Biden ended his term with a ceasefire in Gaza and the hostages returning home, a ceasefire in Lebanon after Hezbollah was defeated, and Iran in its weakest position since 1979 following two failed missile launch attempts—thanks to the deployment of U.S. military forces and a coordinated response that destroyed Iran’s air defense systems. President Biden’s commitment to Israel’s security, including American military assistance, was unwavering throughout the entire war.”
Critics such as Amit Segal responded by disputing McGurk’s characterization and citing several points. They said President Biden imposed a partial arms embargo on Israel and halted the transfer of bulldozers that Israel had already paid for, which they claim put soldiers at risk and led to fatalities. They also said the IDF entered Rafah with tanks that did not have full ammunition loads, which they claim contributed to casualties. They further claimed Biden opposed the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and that his defense secretary cursed during a phone call with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant after Gallant said Israeli aircraft had taken out the Hezbollah leader. The same critics said Iran was not at a low point at the end of Biden’s term and pointed to two barrages launched at Israel, adding that the ceasefire he sought was treated as a goal rather than a means.
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🏡 DREAM RAFFLE — FINAL BONUS WINDOW CLOSES FEBRUARY 2
The Dream Raffle has entered its final stage, with the Jerusalem home draw approaching and the final $15,000 bonus raffle closing on February 2 — less than a week away.
This is the core annual draw itself — not an early phase or holiday promotion.
👉 Official entry link:
https://xt513.isrefer.com/go/raffle2025/best
🎟️ What’s at stake
One winner will receive a fully furnished, move-in-ready $1.2M apartment in Jerusalem — modern, professionally designed, and ready for immediate use.
This is not a cash alternative or conceptual prize. It is a real home, with full specifications and documentation available on the official site.
📅 Key timing update
• The Jerusalem home draw is approaching
• The final $15,000 bonus raffle closes on February 2
• No additional discounts are running at this stage
• As the calendar advances, the remaining entry window naturally narrows
For those considering participation, this is the final bonus window.
👥 How people participate
Some enter with a single ticket. Others choose multiple entries — or coordinate with family or friends so no one misses the final phase.
🌍 Why people participate
• A once-per-year opportunity for a Jerusalem home
• A long-running raffle with published past winners
• Secure payments, confirmed entries, and transparent operations
• A real draw with a clearly defined timeline
Many people follow from the sidelines.
Others decide to be in.
👉 Full details and official entry:
https://xt513.isrefer.com/go/raffle2025/best
Shared as a final-phase update for those who asked — and for anyone who wanted a clear, factual snapshot as the draw approaches.
Shared with care by Israel Realtime 🏠
The Dream Raffle has entered its final stage, with the Jerusalem home draw approaching and the final $15,000 bonus raffle closing on February 2 — less than a week away.
This is the core annual draw itself — not an early phase or holiday promotion.
👉 Official entry link:
https://xt513.isrefer.com/go/raffle2025/best
🎟️ What’s at stake
One winner will receive a fully furnished, move-in-ready $1.2M apartment in Jerusalem — modern, professionally designed, and ready for immediate use.
This is not a cash alternative or conceptual prize. It is a real home, with full specifications and documentation available on the official site.
📅 Key timing update
• The Jerusalem home draw is approaching
• The final $15,000 bonus raffle closes on February 2
• No additional discounts are running at this stage
• As the calendar advances, the remaining entry window naturally narrows
For those considering participation, this is the final bonus window.
👥 How people participate
Some enter with a single ticket. Others choose multiple entries — or coordinate with family or friends so no one misses the final phase.
🌍 Why people participate
• A once-per-year opportunity for a Jerusalem home
• A long-running raffle with published past winners
• Secure payments, confirmed entries, and transparent operations
• A real draw with a clearly defined timeline
Many people follow from the sidelines.
Others decide to be in.
👉 Full details and official entry:
https://xt513.isrefer.com/go/raffle2025/best
Shared as a final-phase update for those who asked — and for anyone who wanted a clear, factual snapshot as the draw approaches.
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🚨 U.S. SURGES RECONNAISSANCE, TANKERS, AND CARRIER POWER TOWARD IRAN AS DIPLOMATS EVACUATE, SURVEILLANCE INTENSIFIES, AND TRUMP ISSUES NEGOTIATE-OR-FACE-FORCE WARNING MET BY TEHRAN’S DETERRENCE SIGNAL
🕑 January 28, 2026 | 4:00 PM
🛫 Diplomatic movements and regional air activity: The Military Air Tracking alliance reports multiple VIP flights departing the Middle East, indicating diplomatic personnel from several countries are evacuating.
🛩️ U.S. reconnaissance and force posture: A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft was observed on final approach to Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar. Estimates indicate 19 U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers are currently deployed at Al-Udeid, and American F-18 Growler aircraft are inbound to the region.
🛰️ Ongoing surveillance over the Persian Gulf: An Iranian reconnaissance drone and a U.S. reconnaissance drone are simultaneously operating over the Persian Gulf, tracking activity in the area.
⚓ Iranian naval assets: Sentinel-2 imagery dated January 27 shows Iran’s IRIS Shahid Bagheri drone carrier remains anchored at Bandar Abbas Port in southern Iran.
‼️ President Trump issues warning to Iran: President Trump called on Iran to negotiate, warning that “the next attack will be far worse” if it does not. He stated: “A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It is a larger fleet, headed by the great Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln, than that sent to Venezuela. Like with Venezuela, it is, ready, willing, and able to rapidly fulfill its mission, with speed and violence, if necessary. Hopefully Iran will quickly ‘Come to the Table’ and negotiate a fair and equitable deal - NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS - one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it is truly of the essence! As I told Iran once before, MAKE A DEAL! They didn’t, and there was ‘Operation Midnight Hammer,’ a major destruction of Iran. The next attack will be far worse! Don’t make that happen again. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
⚠️ Iranian response: Iran responded to President Trump’s warning by referencing past U.S. wars and signaling readiness for talks while threatening retaliation if pressured. It stated: “Last time the U.S. blundered into wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, it squandered over $7 trillion and lost more than 7,000 American lives. Iran stands ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and interests—BUT IF PUSHED, IT WILL DEFEND ITSELF AND RESPOND LIKE NEVER BEFORE!”
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🕑 January 28, 2026 | 4:00 PM
🛫 Diplomatic movements and regional air activity: The Military Air Tracking alliance reports multiple VIP flights departing the Middle East, indicating diplomatic personnel from several countries are evacuating.
🛩️ U.S. reconnaissance and force posture: A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft was observed on final approach to Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar. Estimates indicate 19 U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers are currently deployed at Al-Udeid, and American F-18 Growler aircraft are inbound to the region.
🛰️ Ongoing surveillance over the Persian Gulf: An Iranian reconnaissance drone and a U.S. reconnaissance drone are simultaneously operating over the Persian Gulf, tracking activity in the area.
⚓ Iranian naval assets: Sentinel-2 imagery dated January 27 shows Iran’s IRIS Shahid Bagheri drone carrier remains anchored at Bandar Abbas Port in southern Iran.
‼️ President Trump issues warning to Iran: President Trump called on Iran to negotiate, warning that “the next attack will be far worse” if it does not. He stated: “A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It is a larger fleet, headed by the great Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln, than that sent to Venezuela. Like with Venezuela, it is, ready, willing, and able to rapidly fulfill its mission, with speed and violence, if necessary. Hopefully Iran will quickly ‘Come to the Table’ and negotiate a fair and equitable deal - NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS - one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it is truly of the essence! As I told Iran once before, MAKE A DEAL! They didn’t, and there was ‘Operation Midnight Hammer,’ a major destruction of Iran. The next attack will be far worse! Don’t make that happen again. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
⚠️ Iranian response: Iran responded to President Trump’s warning by referencing past U.S. wars and signaling readiness for talks while threatening retaliation if pressured. It stated: “Last time the U.S. blundered into wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, it squandered over $7 trillion and lost more than 7,000 American lives. Iran stands ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and interests—BUT IF PUSHED, IT WILL DEFEND ITSELF AND RESPOND LIKE NEVER BEFORE!”
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‼️ U.S. AND ISRAEL SIGNAL EXTENDED STRIKE READINESS AGAINST IRAN AS FORCES DEPLOY, DEFENSES EXPAND, AND 48-HOUR WATCH WINDOW OPENS
🕑 January 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM
♟️ Assessments of potential military action: U.S. and Israel are being assessed as eyeing a major military campaign against Iran that could last weeks or even months. Jon, a senior editor of the UK Defence Journal, said the overall force posture suggests an initial strike to neutralize key targets like air defenses and airbases, followed by several days or even a couple of weeks of further strikes using additional assets.
🪖 Deployment posture cited and analysis: Recent U.S. deployments cited include the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, F-15E Strike Eagles, MQ-9 Reaper drones, P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft, and expanded Patriot and THAAD missile defense systems. Analysts assess this posture goes beyond routine deterrence and provides immediate operational strike capability if ordered.
🇺🇸 U.S. force exposure and readiness framing: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, “We have 30,000 to 40,000 soldiers in nine locations across the Middle East, all within reach of Iranian missiles and drones.” Rubio added, “We must maintain sufficient power in the Middle East to defend ourselves in case Iran attacks our forces in the region.”
Rubio also said, “No one knows who would take over governance in Iran if the Supreme Leader is removed. I don't think anyone can provide a simple answer to what would happen in Iran if the Supreme Leader and the regime were to fall.”
⚠️ Iranian warnings and escalation risk signals: Iranian officials warned that any attack, regardless of scale or framing, would be treated as an act of all-out war and met with a comprehensive response. Regional officials cited in the analysis said high-precision U.S. strikes are actively being considered, while U.S. Central Command has announced upcoming military readiness exercises as forces are positioned for rapid escalation if diplomacy fails.
🕘 Timing watch window referenced by analysts: “We're now in that 48 hour period. If we see any bomber movement in the next 48 hours it would mean the strike package will be delivered over the weekend.” The assessment adds that the rest of the asset movement is practically complete.
🇩🇪 European leadership messaging and IRGC designation: German Chancellor Merz said the Iranian regime’s “days are numbered,” adding, “It may be weeks, but this regime has no legitimacy whatsoever to govern the country.” Merz also said, “I deeply regret that there are still one or two countries in the EU that are not yet ready to classify the IRGC as a terrorist organization. The Foreign Ministers' Council could have decided on this today, but consensus has simply not yet been reached within the EU. Germany supports this step. We want to apply the maximum possible pressure on the Iranian regime.”
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🕑 January 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM
♟️ Assessments of potential military action: U.S. and Israel are being assessed as eyeing a major military campaign against Iran that could last weeks or even months. Jon, a senior editor of the UK Defence Journal, said the overall force posture suggests an initial strike to neutralize key targets like air defenses and airbases, followed by several days or even a couple of weeks of further strikes using additional assets.
🪖 Deployment posture cited and analysis: Recent U.S. deployments cited include the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, F-15E Strike Eagles, MQ-9 Reaper drones, P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft, and expanded Patriot and THAAD missile defense systems. Analysts assess this posture goes beyond routine deterrence and provides immediate operational strike capability if ordered.
🇺🇸 U.S. force exposure and readiness framing: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, “We have 30,000 to 40,000 soldiers in nine locations across the Middle East, all within reach of Iranian missiles and drones.” Rubio added, “We must maintain sufficient power in the Middle East to defend ourselves in case Iran attacks our forces in the region.”
Rubio also said, “No one knows who would take over governance in Iran if the Supreme Leader is removed. I don't think anyone can provide a simple answer to what would happen in Iran if the Supreme Leader and the regime were to fall.”
⚠️ Iranian warnings and escalation risk signals: Iranian officials warned that any attack, regardless of scale or framing, would be treated as an act of all-out war and met with a comprehensive response. Regional officials cited in the analysis said high-precision U.S. strikes are actively being considered, while U.S. Central Command has announced upcoming military readiness exercises as forces are positioned for rapid escalation if diplomacy fails.
🕘 Timing watch window referenced by analysts: “We're now in that 48 hour period. If we see any bomber movement in the next 48 hours it would mean the strike package will be delivered over the weekend.” The assessment adds that the rest of the asset movement is practically complete.
🇩🇪 European leadership messaging and IRGC designation: German Chancellor Merz said the Iranian regime’s “days are numbered,” adding, “It may be weeks, but this regime has no legitimacy whatsoever to govern the country.” Merz also said, “I deeply regret that there are still one or two countries in the EU that are not yet ready to classify the IRGC as a terrorist organization. The Foreign Ministers' Council could have decided on this today, but consensus has simply not yet been reached within the EU. Germany supports this step. We want to apply the maximum possible pressure on the Iranian regime.”
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🛡️ ISRAEL SIGNALS READINESS TO SUPPORT U.S. ON IRAN AS TALKS FAIL, MILITARY POSTURES HARDEN, AND EU MOVES TO DESIGNATE IRGC
🕑 January 28, 2026 | 10:30 PM
🇮🇱 ISRAELI POSITION AND GOVERNMENT STEPS: Israeli officials told Channel 12, “Israel is ready to provide any assistance to the US regarding Iran.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to convene a cabinet meeting tomorrow focused on Iran.
♟️ U.S. AND ISRAELI ASSESSMENTS ON DIPLOMACY: Former IDF Intelligence Chief Amos Yadlin said President Trump wants to exhaust all options before attacking Iran and that any agreement must be better than the Obama-era deal. Israel continues to insist on zero uranium enrichment and limits on Iran’s missile program. Senior Israeli officials assess Iran may compromise on parts of its nuclear program, but there is virtually no chance it will agree to restrict missile capabilities or end support for terror proxies.
🔸 STATE OF U.S.–IRAN NEGOTIATIONS: U.S.–Iran tensions remain elevated, with no confirmed deadline for a deal. U.S. officials say Washington remains open to negotiations while warning that “time is running out,” alongside a reinforced U.S. military posture in the region. Iran denies initiating talks and says it will not negotiate under pressure, insisting diplomacy must be conducted on equal footing. Claims of a fixed cutoff or ultimatum are not supported by official statements.
🟥 NEW REPORTS OF BACKCHANNEL TALKS HAVE FAILED: The New York Times reports that backdoor negotiations with Iran have completely failed, with Iran refusing to accept any of the American proposals.
❗️ IRANIAN THREATS AND CONDITIONAL DIPLOMACY: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Iran’s armed forces are “prepared - with their fingers on the trigger - to immediately and powerfully respond to ANY aggression against our beloved land, air, and sea,” while also stating openness to a nuclear deal under Iran’s terms. He said, “Iran has always welcomed a mutually beneficial, fair and equitable NUCLEAR DEAL - on equal footing, and free from coercion, threats, and intimidation - which ensures Iran's rights to PEACEFUL nuclear technology, and guarantees NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS.”
🚨 ESCALATORY WARNINGS FROM IRANIAN LEADERSHIP: Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, warned: “A limited strike is an illusion. Any military action by the U.S., from any origin and at any level, will be considered the start of a war. The response will be immediate, all-out, and unprecedented, targeting the heart of Tel Aviv and all supporters of the aggressor.”
⚔ IRANIAN MILITARY POSTURE: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stated, “We have Battle Plans for all scenarios in case of war with the United States.”
❌ EU MOVE AGAINST IRAN’S REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS: All EU member states have agreed to list the IRGC as a terrorist organization. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said, “France will support the inclusion of the IRGC on the European list of terrorist organizations.”
🛩 U.S. NAVAL: Initial indications suggest an Iranian drone was observed flying around or close to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
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🕑 January 28, 2026 | 10:30 PM
🇮🇱 ISRAELI POSITION AND GOVERNMENT STEPS: Israeli officials told Channel 12, “Israel is ready to provide any assistance to the US regarding Iran.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to convene a cabinet meeting tomorrow focused on Iran.
♟️ U.S. AND ISRAELI ASSESSMENTS ON DIPLOMACY: Former IDF Intelligence Chief Amos Yadlin said President Trump wants to exhaust all options before attacking Iran and that any agreement must be better than the Obama-era deal. Israel continues to insist on zero uranium enrichment and limits on Iran’s missile program. Senior Israeli officials assess Iran may compromise on parts of its nuclear program, but there is virtually no chance it will agree to restrict missile capabilities or end support for terror proxies.
🔸 STATE OF U.S.–IRAN NEGOTIATIONS: U.S.–Iran tensions remain elevated, with no confirmed deadline for a deal. U.S. officials say Washington remains open to negotiations while warning that “time is running out,” alongside a reinforced U.S. military posture in the region. Iran denies initiating talks and says it will not negotiate under pressure, insisting diplomacy must be conducted on equal footing. Claims of a fixed cutoff or ultimatum are not supported by official statements.
🟥 NEW REPORTS OF BACKCHANNEL TALKS HAVE FAILED: The New York Times reports that backdoor negotiations with Iran have completely failed, with Iran refusing to accept any of the American proposals.
❗️ IRANIAN THREATS AND CONDITIONAL DIPLOMACY: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Iran’s armed forces are “prepared - with their fingers on the trigger - to immediately and powerfully respond to ANY aggression against our beloved land, air, and sea,” while also stating openness to a nuclear deal under Iran’s terms. He said, “Iran has always welcomed a mutually beneficial, fair and equitable NUCLEAR DEAL - on equal footing, and free from coercion, threats, and intimidation - which ensures Iran's rights to PEACEFUL nuclear technology, and guarantees NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS.”
🚨 ESCALATORY WARNINGS FROM IRANIAN LEADERSHIP: Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, warned: “A limited strike is an illusion. Any military action by the U.S., from any origin and at any level, will be considered the start of a war. The response will be immediate, all-out, and unprecedented, targeting the heart of Tel Aviv and all supporters of the aggressor.”
⚔ IRANIAN MILITARY POSTURE: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stated, “We have Battle Plans for all scenarios in case of war with the United States.”
❌ EU MOVE AGAINST IRAN’S REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS: All EU member states have agreed to list the IRGC as a terrorist organization. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said, “France will support the inclusion of the IRGC on the European list of terrorist organizations.”
🛩 U.S. NAVAL: Initial indications suggest an Iranian drone was observed flying around or close to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
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🪖 ISRAEL HOLDS HIGH-LEVEL SECURITY TALKS, HAMAS REJECTS DISARMAMENT, STABBING ATTEMPT THWARTED NEAR JERUSALEM, AND IDF ELIMINATES TERROR OPERATIVES IN GAZA AND JUDEA AND SAMARIA
🕑 January 28, 2026 | 11:00 PM
🇮🇱 SECURITY COORDINATION AT SHIN BET HEADQUARTERS: Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) chief David Zini hosted IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir today at the agency’s headquarters.
The Shin Bet said “the two discussed the continued strengthening of cooperation between the organizations across the various arenas,” and addressed “challenges facing the organizations during this sensitive period,” before meeting with senior officials for a security briefing and discussions on “essential coordination and cooperation.”
💩 HAMAS POSITION ON WEAPONS AND WAR TERMS: Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk said tonight in an interview with Al Jazeera that Hamas has never agreed to hand over its weapons.
He said Hamas agreed to a framework plan to end the war, claimed the issue of handing over weapons “was not discussed at all,” said all arrangements planned in Gaza must happen with Hamas’ consent, and stated Netanyahu “cannot boast about the return of Israeli prisoners because they all returned according to Hamas’ agreement and conditions.”
🔪 STABBING ATTEMPT FOILED AT CHECKPOINT SOUTH OF JERUSALEM: An assailant attempted to stab Israeli security forces at the tunnels checkpoint south of Jerusalem earlier today, according to police and medics.
Police said Border Police officers identified a suspect arriving on foot from Judea and Samaria who presented an ID card and then pulled a knife, after which security personnel opened fire and the suspect was neutralized, with no Israeli injuries reported.
🎯 TERRORIST ELIMINATED AFTER CROSSING GAZA CEASEFIRE LINE: Yesterday, IDF troops operating in the southern Gaza Strip identified a terrorist who crossed the Yellow Line and approached forces in a manner that posed an immediate threat, the military said. Guided by ground troops, the Israeli Air Force struck and eliminated the operative after he neared soldiers from the 188th Armored Brigade, according to the IDF.
❌ TERROR OPERATIVES ENGAGED IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA: Yesterday during operational activity in the Ad-Dhahiriya area, soldiers identified a terrorist who hurled a Molotov cocktail at them and responded with fire, eliminating him.
In a separate incident, another terrorist was identified throwing rocks at the forces, fire was returned, a hit was identified, and no IDF injuries were reported.
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🕑 January 28, 2026 | 11:00 PM
🇮🇱 SECURITY COORDINATION AT SHIN BET HEADQUARTERS: Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) chief David Zini hosted IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir today at the agency’s headquarters.
The Shin Bet said “the two discussed the continued strengthening of cooperation between the organizations across the various arenas,” and addressed “challenges facing the organizations during this sensitive period,” before meeting with senior officials for a security briefing and discussions on “essential coordination and cooperation.”
💩 HAMAS POSITION ON WEAPONS AND WAR TERMS: Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk said tonight in an interview with Al Jazeera that Hamas has never agreed to hand over its weapons.
He said Hamas agreed to a framework plan to end the war, claimed the issue of handing over weapons “was not discussed at all,” said all arrangements planned in Gaza must happen with Hamas’ consent, and stated Netanyahu “cannot boast about the return of Israeli prisoners because they all returned according to Hamas’ agreement and conditions.”
🔪 STABBING ATTEMPT FOILED AT CHECKPOINT SOUTH OF JERUSALEM: An assailant attempted to stab Israeli security forces at the tunnels checkpoint south of Jerusalem earlier today, according to police and medics.
Police said Border Police officers identified a suspect arriving on foot from Judea and Samaria who presented an ID card and then pulled a knife, after which security personnel opened fire and the suspect was neutralized, with no Israeli injuries reported.
🎯 TERRORIST ELIMINATED AFTER CROSSING GAZA CEASEFIRE LINE: Yesterday, IDF troops operating in the southern Gaza Strip identified a terrorist who crossed the Yellow Line and approached forces in a manner that posed an immediate threat, the military said. Guided by ground troops, the Israeli Air Force struck and eliminated the operative after he neared soldiers from the 188th Armored Brigade, according to the IDF.
❌ TERROR OPERATIVES ENGAGED IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA: Yesterday during operational activity in the Ad-Dhahiriya area, soldiers identified a terrorist who hurled a Molotov cocktail at them and responded with fire, eliminating him.
In a separate incident, another terrorist was identified throwing rocks at the forces, fire was returned, a hit was identified, and no IDF injuries were reported.
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🚨 U.S. AND ALLIES ENTER HEIGHTENED READINESS AS TRUMP SETS 24-HOUR ULTIMATUM ON IRAN’S NUCLEAR, MISSILE, AND PROXY PROGRAMS
🕑 January 28, 2026 | 11:30 PM
‼️ U.S. and allied readiness: The United States and its allies in the Middle East are preparing for the possibility that Iran could launch a preemptive attack. Reports indicate the next 12 hours are being viewed as a decisive window.
❗️ U.S. ultimatum and demands Axios reported: “Trump will give Iran a 24-hour ultimatum to give up nuclear and ballistic program.”
U.S. officials told The New York Times: "We have asked the Iranians to stop enriching uranium and to limit the range and number of their ballistic missiles. We have asked Iran to cease all forms of support for its proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis".
🚫 Negotiations at an impasse: U.S. officials told The New York Times: "The negotiations with the Iranians have made no progress, and there are no indications that Tehran is willing to respond to President Trump's demands". Another source said Iran has already rejected some of Washington’s terms.
☢️ Iranian position: A senior Iranian official said Tehran would not compromise on its right to continue enrichment for civilian purposes or to maintain its missile arsenal, which it considers necessary for its defense, according to The Wall Street Journal.
✈️ International response Italy issued an emergency notice instructing its remaining citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately.
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🕑 January 28, 2026 | 11:30 PM
‼️ U.S. and allied readiness: The United States and its allies in the Middle East are preparing for the possibility that Iran could launch a preemptive attack. Reports indicate the next 12 hours are being viewed as a decisive window.
❗️ U.S. ultimatum and demands Axios reported: “Trump will give Iran a 24-hour ultimatum to give up nuclear and ballistic program.”
U.S. officials told The New York Times: "We have asked the Iranians to stop enriching uranium and to limit the range and number of their ballistic missiles. We have asked Iran to cease all forms of support for its proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis".
🚫 Negotiations at an impasse: U.S. officials told The New York Times: "The negotiations with the Iranians have made no progress, and there are no indications that Tehran is willing to respond to President Trump's demands". Another source said Iran has already rejected some of Washington’s terms.
☢️ Iranian position: A senior Iranian official said Tehran would not compromise on its right to continue enrichment for civilian purposes or to maintain its missile arsenal, which it considers necessary for its defense, according to The Wall Street Journal.
✈️ International response Italy issued an emergency notice instructing its remaining citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately.
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⚠️ IRAN REINFORCES STRAIT OF HORMUZ DEFENSES AS U.S. DEPLOYS SURVEILLANCE, NUCLEAR MONITORING AIRCRAFT, AND TANKERS, CLOSES IN ON FORCE POSTURE WHILE WASHINGTON WEIGHS TARGETED STRIKES
🕑 January 29, 2026 | 9:00 AM
🛰️ MARITIME SURVEILLANCE AND AIRSPACE RESTRICTIONS: A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton high-altitude surveillance drone was observed conducting routine maritime monitoring over the Strait of Hormuz and along the UAE coastline at approximately 46,000 feet. The platform is used to track naval movements, air-defense activity, and shipping patterns during sensitive periods. Iran also issued an international NOTAM temporarily closing Jask airfield (OIZJ) from January 27 to 29. Jask is a strategic port and aviation facility near the eastern approaches to the Strait of Hormuz and is associated with IRGC naval and missile infrastructure. Such closures are commonly linked to readiness measures, exercises, or internal security coordination.
‼️ IRANIAN COASTAL REINFORCEMENTS: Gulf state intelligence assessments indicate Iran has significantly reinforced its southern coastline along the Strait of Hormuz. The assessments say Iranian forces strengthened positions around Qeshm Island and the port city of Bandar Abbas, reportedly to deter any potential U.S. amphibious landing.
🛩️ U.S. STRATEGIC MONITORING MOVEMENTS: The U.S. Air Force WC-135R Constant Phoenix, a specialized atmospheric sampling aircraft used to detect radioactive particles, is currently inbound from the continental United States toward Europe. Tracking data also indicates multiple U.S. aerial refueling tankers positioned along the U.S. East Coast are preparing to cross the Atlantic, enabling extended-range operations for additional assets in the coming hours. The WC-135R is used for detection and verification and is not a combat aircraft.
❗️ U.S. DELIBERATIONS ON POTENTIAL STRIKES: Reuters reported that President Trump is considering targeted strikes on Iranian security forces and leaders to incite protesters and create conditions for “regime change.” CNN, citing two U.S. officials, reported that Trump is considering airstrikes against Iran’s leadership and security officials involved in the killing of Iranian protesters, as well as strikes on nuclear facilities and government institutions. One source said: “President Trump wants to carry out a decisive and powerful strike—one that would lead the regime to submit to American ceasefire terms. If such a strike goes ahead, Trump would want to declare a ‘quick victory.’”
⚠️ IRANIAN POLITICAL WARNING: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said: "Trump may be able to start a war, but he would have no control over how it ends."
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🕑 January 29, 2026 | 9:00 AM
🛰️ MARITIME SURVEILLANCE AND AIRSPACE RESTRICTIONS: A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton high-altitude surveillance drone was observed conducting routine maritime monitoring over the Strait of Hormuz and along the UAE coastline at approximately 46,000 feet. The platform is used to track naval movements, air-defense activity, and shipping patterns during sensitive periods. Iran also issued an international NOTAM temporarily closing Jask airfield (OIZJ) from January 27 to 29. Jask is a strategic port and aviation facility near the eastern approaches to the Strait of Hormuz and is associated with IRGC naval and missile infrastructure. Such closures are commonly linked to readiness measures, exercises, or internal security coordination.
‼️ IRANIAN COASTAL REINFORCEMENTS: Gulf state intelligence assessments indicate Iran has significantly reinforced its southern coastline along the Strait of Hormuz. The assessments say Iranian forces strengthened positions around Qeshm Island and the port city of Bandar Abbas, reportedly to deter any potential U.S. amphibious landing.
🛩️ U.S. STRATEGIC MONITORING MOVEMENTS: The U.S. Air Force WC-135R Constant Phoenix, a specialized atmospheric sampling aircraft used to detect radioactive particles, is currently inbound from the continental United States toward Europe. Tracking data also indicates multiple U.S. aerial refueling tankers positioned along the U.S. East Coast are preparing to cross the Atlantic, enabling extended-range operations for additional assets in the coming hours. The WC-135R is used for detection and verification and is not a combat aircraft.
❗️ U.S. DELIBERATIONS ON POTENTIAL STRIKES: Reuters reported that President Trump is considering targeted strikes on Iranian security forces and leaders to incite protesters and create conditions for “regime change.” CNN, citing two U.S. officials, reported that Trump is considering airstrikes against Iran’s leadership and security officials involved in the killing of Iranian protesters, as well as strikes on nuclear facilities and government institutions. One source said: “President Trump wants to carry out a decisive and powerful strike—one that would lead the regime to submit to American ceasefire terms. If such a strike goes ahead, Trump would want to declare a ‘quick victory.’”
⚠️ IRANIAN POLITICAL WARNING: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said: "Trump may be able to start a war, but he would have no control over how it ends."
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⚠️ EU SIGNALS MOVE TO DESIGNATE IRAN’S IRGC AS TERRORIST GROUP, TRIGGERING LEGAL AND FINANCIAL SANCTIONS, AS U.S. AIR FORCE TANKERS REPOSITION TOWARD EUROPE AND IRAN WARNS OF RISKS TO U.S. FORCES NEAR THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
🕑 January 29, 2026 | 12:30 PM
🏛️ EU PREPARES TERROR DESIGNATION FOR IRAN’S IRGC, ALIGNING WITH U.S. POSITION: The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, said she expects agreement on adding Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the EU list of terrorist organizations. She said the IRGC should be treated like al-Qaeda, Hamas, and ISIS, adding: “anyone who acts as a terrorist should be treated as a terrorist.”
An EU terrorist designation would not authorize military action. Terror listings are a legal and financial tool, not a declaration of war, and any kinetic action would still require separate national or coalition decisions.
The immediate impact would be inside Europe. A designation would require asset freezes, funding bans, and broad economic prohibitions, sharply restricting IRGC-linked money flows, front companies, procurement networks, shipping, insurance, and logistics operating in or through Europe. Enforcement pressure on banks, companies, and facilitators would increase.
Strategically, the move would align Europe more closely with the U.S. position on the IRGC. While it would not mean Europe is joining strikes, it would make non-kinetic support easier to justify, including intelligence sharing, enforcement of interdictions, airspace or port access, and logistical cooperation if tensions escalate.
The EU has acknowledged potential risks, including Iranian retaliation, diplomatic fallout, and pressure on European interests. Legal complexity also remains due to the IRGC’s deep integration into Iran’s state structures and economy.
Overall, an EU terrorist designation of the IRGC would mark a significant escalation in political, legal, and economic pressure. It would strengthen Western alignment and constrain IRGC activity across Europe without serving as an automatic military trigger.
🛫 U.S. MILITARY AIR MOVEMENTS TOWARD EUROPE:: A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tanker (call sign GOLD31) departed Pease Air National Guard Base and is repositioning toward Morón Air Base, Spain, a standard U.S./NATO transit hub. Flight tracking indicates the tanker is expected to support the trans-Atlantic movement of U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft, which require aerial refueling to cross the ocean.
Separately, another U.S. military aircraft (call sign TABOR51) departed NAS Oceana and is routing toward Rota, Spain, indicating coordinated U.S. air movements toward Europe.
⚠️ IRAN SIGNALS CONTROL OF HORMUZ AND READINESS FOR CONFLICT: An IRGC commander said Iran maintains “complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz and that Tehran is “fully prepared” for potential conflict with the United States. Reuters reported the military standoff is intensifying.
❗️ IRANIAN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER ISSUES WARNING AND CONDITIONAL OFFER:: Mohammad Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, said: “We are ready to negotiate with the US if the negotiations are sincere and genuine. Iran will respond if it is attacked, and thousands of American military personnel will be at risk. Trump may be able to start a war, but he has no control over how it will end”.
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🕑 January 29, 2026 | 12:30 PM
🏛️ EU PREPARES TERROR DESIGNATION FOR IRAN’S IRGC, ALIGNING WITH U.S. POSITION: The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, said she expects agreement on adding Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the EU list of terrorist organizations. She said the IRGC should be treated like al-Qaeda, Hamas, and ISIS, adding: “anyone who acts as a terrorist should be treated as a terrorist.”
An EU terrorist designation would not authorize military action. Terror listings are a legal and financial tool, not a declaration of war, and any kinetic action would still require separate national or coalition decisions.
The immediate impact would be inside Europe. A designation would require asset freezes, funding bans, and broad economic prohibitions, sharply restricting IRGC-linked money flows, front companies, procurement networks, shipping, insurance, and logistics operating in or through Europe. Enforcement pressure on banks, companies, and facilitators would increase.
Strategically, the move would align Europe more closely with the U.S. position on the IRGC. While it would not mean Europe is joining strikes, it would make non-kinetic support easier to justify, including intelligence sharing, enforcement of interdictions, airspace or port access, and logistical cooperation if tensions escalate.
The EU has acknowledged potential risks, including Iranian retaliation, diplomatic fallout, and pressure on European interests. Legal complexity also remains due to the IRGC’s deep integration into Iran’s state structures and economy.
Overall, an EU terrorist designation of the IRGC would mark a significant escalation in political, legal, and economic pressure. It would strengthen Western alignment and constrain IRGC activity across Europe without serving as an automatic military trigger.
🛫 U.S. MILITARY AIR MOVEMENTS TOWARD EUROPE:: A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tanker (call sign GOLD31) departed Pease Air National Guard Base and is repositioning toward Morón Air Base, Spain, a standard U.S./NATO transit hub. Flight tracking indicates the tanker is expected to support the trans-Atlantic movement of U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft, which require aerial refueling to cross the ocean.
Separately, another U.S. military aircraft (call sign TABOR51) departed NAS Oceana and is routing toward Rota, Spain, indicating coordinated U.S. air movements toward Europe.
⚠️ IRAN SIGNALS CONTROL OF HORMUZ AND READINESS FOR CONFLICT: An IRGC commander said Iran maintains “complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz and that Tehran is “fully prepared” for potential conflict with the United States. Reuters reported the military standoff is intensifying.
❗️ IRANIAN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER ISSUES WARNING AND CONDITIONAL OFFER:: Mohammad Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, said: “We are ready to negotiate with the US if the negotiations are sincere and genuine. Iran will respond if it is attacked, and thousands of American military personnel will be at risk. Trump may be able to start a war, but he has no control over how it will end”.
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✈️ B-52 BOMBERS DEPLOY AS U.S. AND ISRAEL REPOSITION AIR POWER, IRAN THREATENS ALL-OUT WAR, AND WASHINGTON HOLDS ISRAELI–SAUDI INTELLIGENCE TALKS
🕑 January 29, 2026 | 3:30 PM
✈️ U.S. AND ISRAELI AIR MOVEMENTS: Two U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers are moving toward the Pacific, inbound to Andersen Air Force Base in Hawaii. Additional U.S. refueling tankers are taking off and joining efforts to move additional assets, including Growler aircraft, across the Atlantic. Separately, reports indicate a squadron of Israeli fighter jets entered southern Syrian airspace earlier.
⚠️ IRANIAN WARNINGS, TIMELINE SIGNALS, AND U.S. EXERCISES: Iran has warned that any U.S. strike, including limited or “surgical” actions, would be treated as an all-out war and met with a broad response, without differentiating between scales of attack.
♟️ Washington diplomatic and intelligence activity: The Saudi defense minister is visiting the United States, with reporting also indicating the presence of senior Israeli intelligence leadership in Washington. Chief of the IDF Military Intelligence Directorate, Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder, visited Washington, D.C. this week for discussions with the U.S. administration. His visit was initially barred from publication and later cleared following a report by Axios. Israeli and Saudi defense and intelligence officials are meeting with U.S. leaders as President Trump weighs possible military action against Iran. The Israeli delegation is sharing intelligence on potential targets, while Saudi officials are pushing to avoid a broader war and promote diplomacy.
🧭 Regional messaging and mediation efforts: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman recently spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Saudi Arabia has conveyed messages from Iranian leadership to Washington. Over the past week, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, and Oman attempted to mediate between the United States and Iran to ease tensions, but these efforts have failed to produce any results.
♟️ ASSESSMENT FROM ISRAELI SECURITY CIRCLES: “The Americans missed the opportunity to ride the wave of protests in Iran, and they concentrated their forces too late. Therefore, from the Americans' point of view, it doesn't matter when the strike will take place, and there's no obligation to act quickly,” said Giora Eiland of the Institute for National Security Studies.
🛸 Iranian military developments: The Iranian Army has received a shipment of 1,000 new drones intended for offensive operations, intelligence gathering, and electronic warfare.
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🕑 January 29, 2026 | 3:30 PM
✈️ U.S. AND ISRAELI AIR MOVEMENTS: Two U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers are moving toward the Pacific, inbound to Andersen Air Force Base in Hawaii. Additional U.S. refueling tankers are taking off and joining efforts to move additional assets, including Growler aircraft, across the Atlantic. Separately, reports indicate a squadron of Israeli fighter jets entered southern Syrian airspace earlier.
⚠️ IRANIAN WARNINGS, TIMELINE SIGNALS, AND U.S. EXERCISES: Iran has warned that any U.S. strike, including limited or “surgical” actions, would be treated as an all-out war and met with a broad response, without differentiating between scales of attack.
♟️ Washington diplomatic and intelligence activity: The Saudi defense minister is visiting the United States, with reporting also indicating the presence of senior Israeli intelligence leadership in Washington. Chief of the IDF Military Intelligence Directorate, Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder, visited Washington, D.C. this week for discussions with the U.S. administration. His visit was initially barred from publication and later cleared following a report by Axios. Israeli and Saudi defense and intelligence officials are meeting with U.S. leaders as President Trump weighs possible military action against Iran. The Israeli delegation is sharing intelligence on potential targets, while Saudi officials are pushing to avoid a broader war and promote diplomacy.
🧭 Regional messaging and mediation efforts: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman recently spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Saudi Arabia has conveyed messages from Iranian leadership to Washington. Over the past week, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, and Oman attempted to mediate between the United States and Iran to ease tensions, but these efforts have failed to produce any results.
♟️ ASSESSMENT FROM ISRAELI SECURITY CIRCLES: “The Americans missed the opportunity to ride the wave of protests in Iran, and they concentrated their forces too late. Therefore, from the Americans' point of view, it doesn't matter when the strike will take place, and there's no obligation to act quickly,” said Giora Eiland of the Institute for National Security Studies.
🛸 Iranian military developments: The Iranian Army has received a shipment of 1,000 new drones intended for offensive operations, intelligence gathering, and electronic warfare.
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‼️ TRUMP EXPECTED TO SET HAMAS DISARMAMENT DEADLINE AS ISRAEL ASSESSES GAZA GOVERNANCE, IDF READINESS, PA TERROR PAYMENTS, AND JUDEA AND SAMARIA SECURITY INCIDENT
🕑 January 29, 2026 | 4:00 PM
⌛ Gaza and Hamas Disarmament: A senior official said Israel understands that President Trump is expected to announce, in the coming days, a deadline for Hamas to disarm. Israel’s defense establishment assesses that Hamas may soon relinquish formal authority in Gaza to a newly formed committee of Palestinian technocrats, while remaining de facto in control of the territory in the short term. Jerusalem assesses Hamas is unlikely to voluntarily disarm, and that achieving disarmament by force could take years.
💰 Palestinian Authority ‘Pay-To-Slay’ Findings: The U.S. State Department informed Congress that the Palestinian Authority continued “pay-to-slay” payments totaling more than $200 million in 2025, despite public claims by PA President Mahmoud Abbas that the program had ended. According to a non-public U.S. notice, payments to terrorists and their families continued between March and August 2025 through a rebranded welfare mechanism, transferring responsibility to the Palestinian National Foundation for Economic Empowerment while maintaining the same beneficiaries. U.S. officials assessed the change was intended to conceal continued terror compensation from international donors, not to end the practice.
Israeli intelligence assessed the PA transferred $144 million in 2024 and committed at least $214 million through 2025 to convicted terrorists and their families. Evidence reviewed by the State Department showed recipients were notified through post offices, social media, and encrypted messaging platforms, indicating operational continuity of the payments. The findings place the PA out of compliance with the U.S. Taylor Force Act and complicate the PA’s efforts to position itself for a role in postwar Gaza governance, even as individuals with PA ties hold senior roles in newly formed Gaza administrative bodies. Abbas previously declared publicly that payments would be need-based, but later stated internally that funding for prisoners and so-called “martyrs” i.e. Terrorist would continue regardless of circumstances.
🇮🇱 IDF Logistics and Force Readiness
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Israel’s victory begins with logistics, stating that the operational capacity of all IDF branches depends on the Technological and Logistics Directorate, which he described as “the nation’s entire safety net.” He said the programs presented during the visit are part of strengthening the IDF’s foundations and restoring readiness, and stated the IDF will continue investing significant effort to upgrade capabilities and prepare for future challenges.
💳 Israel–U.S. Defense Procurement: The Ministry of Defense’s procurement delegation in the United States marked the delivery of the 1,000th armored “David” vehicle to Israel. The “David” is a 4×4 armored off-road vehicle purchased by the Ministry of Defense for the IDF, and the milestone was described as another significant step in the Israel–U.S. partnership in building the IDF’s force.
⚠️ Judea and Samaria Security Incident: IDF soldiers were dispatched overnight to the Mukhmas area after receiving a report that Israeli civilians set fire to two structures belonging to the Bedouin community. Upon arrival, troops identified signs of arson, but all suspects had fled and no additional findings were located. A further inquiry will be conducted later today by security authorities.
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🕑 January 29, 2026 | 4:00 PM
⌛ Gaza and Hamas Disarmament: A senior official said Israel understands that President Trump is expected to announce, in the coming days, a deadline for Hamas to disarm. Israel’s defense establishment assesses that Hamas may soon relinquish formal authority in Gaza to a newly formed committee of Palestinian technocrats, while remaining de facto in control of the territory in the short term. Jerusalem assesses Hamas is unlikely to voluntarily disarm, and that achieving disarmament by force could take years.
💰 Palestinian Authority ‘Pay-To-Slay’ Findings: The U.S. State Department informed Congress that the Palestinian Authority continued “pay-to-slay” payments totaling more than $200 million in 2025, despite public claims by PA President Mahmoud Abbas that the program had ended. According to a non-public U.S. notice, payments to terrorists and their families continued between March and August 2025 through a rebranded welfare mechanism, transferring responsibility to the Palestinian National Foundation for Economic Empowerment while maintaining the same beneficiaries. U.S. officials assessed the change was intended to conceal continued terror compensation from international donors, not to end the practice.
Israeli intelligence assessed the PA transferred $144 million in 2024 and committed at least $214 million through 2025 to convicted terrorists and their families. Evidence reviewed by the State Department showed recipients were notified through post offices, social media, and encrypted messaging platforms, indicating operational continuity of the payments. The findings place the PA out of compliance with the U.S. Taylor Force Act and complicate the PA’s efforts to position itself for a role in postwar Gaza governance, even as individuals with PA ties hold senior roles in newly formed Gaza administrative bodies. Abbas previously declared publicly that payments would be need-based, but later stated internally that funding for prisoners and so-called “martyrs” i.e. Terrorist would continue regardless of circumstances.
🇮🇱 IDF Logistics and Force Readiness
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Israel’s victory begins with logistics, stating that the operational capacity of all IDF branches depends on the Technological and Logistics Directorate, which he described as “the nation’s entire safety net.” He said the programs presented during the visit are part of strengthening the IDF’s foundations and restoring readiness, and stated the IDF will continue investing significant effort to upgrade capabilities and prepare for future challenges.
💳 Israel–U.S. Defense Procurement: The Ministry of Defense’s procurement delegation in the United States marked the delivery of the 1,000th armored “David” vehicle to Israel. The “David” is a 4×4 armored off-road vehicle purchased by the Ministry of Defense for the IDF, and the milestone was described as another significant step in the Israel–U.S. partnership in building the IDF’s force.
⚠️ Judea and Samaria Security Incident: IDF soldiers were dispatched overnight to the Mukhmas area after receiving a report that Israeli civilians set fire to two structures belonging to the Bedouin community. Upon arrival, troops identified signs of arson, but all suspects had fled and no additional findings were located. A further inquiry will be conducted later today by security authorities.
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🚨 IRAN CONDUCTS LIVE-FIRE HORMUZ DRILL, EXPANDS "CIVIL" DEFENSE AND JOINT NAVAL EXERCISES AS OIL PRICES JUMP; EU IMPOSES NEW SANCTIONS AND FORMALLY DESIGNATES IRGC AS TERRORIST ORGANIZATION
🕑 January 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM
💰 EU IMPOSES NEW SANCTIONS ON IRANIAN OFFICIALS, SECURITY BODIES, AND CENSORSHIP ENTITIES: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the EU Council of Foreign Affairs adopted new sanctions against members of the Iranian government, the judiciary, the police, the IRGC, and entities responsible for internet censorship.
Barrot said: “The EU Council of Foreign Affairs has adopted new sanctions against members of the Iranian government, the judiciary, the police, and the IRGC, as well as against entities responsible for internet censorship. The 21 individuals and entities targeted by the measures are banned from entering EU territory, and their assets have been frozen”.
⚠️ EU FOREIGN MINISTERS DESIGNATE IRGC AS TERRORIST ORGANIZATION: EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said EU foreign ministers took a decisive step by formally designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization.
Kallas said: Repression cannot go unanswered. EU Foreign Ministers just took the decisive step of designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation. Any regime that kills thousands of its own people is working toward its own demise.
⚔️ PLANNED NAVAL EXERCISES WITH RUSSIA AND CHINA: The Iranian Navy will conduct military exercises with Russia and China in the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean in the coming days.
⚠️ STRAIT OF HORMUZ LIVE-FIRE WARNING: Iran has issued a warning that it will conduct a live-fire exercise next week in the Strait of Hormuz. The route handles 20% of global oil traffic.
💰 MARKET REACTIONS: Oil prices jumped 5% following President Trump’s threats toward Iran.
🚇 DOMESTIC READINESS MEASURES ANNOUNCED: In Tehran, plans were announced to convert underground parking lots and metro stations into shelters. Senior Iranian leadership is also moving to underground bunkers.
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🕑 January 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM
💰 EU IMPOSES NEW SANCTIONS ON IRANIAN OFFICIALS, SECURITY BODIES, AND CENSORSHIP ENTITIES: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the EU Council of Foreign Affairs adopted new sanctions against members of the Iranian government, the judiciary, the police, the IRGC, and entities responsible for internet censorship.
Barrot said: “The EU Council of Foreign Affairs has adopted new sanctions against members of the Iranian government, the judiciary, the police, and the IRGC, as well as against entities responsible for internet censorship. The 21 individuals and entities targeted by the measures are banned from entering EU territory, and their assets have been frozen”.
⚠️ EU FOREIGN MINISTERS DESIGNATE IRGC AS TERRORIST ORGANIZATION: EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas said EU foreign ministers took a decisive step by formally designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization.
Kallas said: Repression cannot go unanswered. EU Foreign Ministers just took the decisive step of designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation. Any regime that kills thousands of its own people is working toward its own demise.
⚔️ PLANNED NAVAL EXERCISES WITH RUSSIA AND CHINA: The Iranian Navy will conduct military exercises with Russia and China in the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean in the coming days.
⚠️ STRAIT OF HORMUZ LIVE-FIRE WARNING: Iran has issued a warning that it will conduct a live-fire exercise next week in the Strait of Hormuz. The route handles 20% of global oil traffic.
💰 MARKET REACTIONS: Oil prices jumped 5% following President Trump’s threats toward Iran.
🚇 DOMESTIC READINESS MEASURES ANNOUNCED: In Tehran, plans were announced to convert underground parking lots and metro stations into shelters. Senior Iranian leadership is also moving to underground bunkers.
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🚨 ISRAEL HOLDS EMERGENCY SECURITY ASSESSMENT AS U.S. SURGES CARRIER, DESTROYERS, F-35S, AND B-2 DETERRENCE TOWARD IRAN WARNS EUROPE OVER IRGC DESIGNATION
🚨 ISRAELI SECURITY ASSESSMENT: Prime Minister Netanyahu is convening a special security assessment with the heads of the IDF and other Israeli security services. Israeli officials assess Iran may attempt to strike first, potentially targeting Israel.
‼️ U.S. WARNING AND STRIKE POSTURE: Israeli officials assess President Trump seeks to focus any strike on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile targets, viewing regime change as unrealistic at this stage due to suppressed protests.
📌 Trump pinned the following statement: "A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It is a larger fleet, headed by the great Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln, than that sent to Venezuela. Like with Venezuela, it is, ready, willing, and able to rapidly fulfill its mission, with speed and violence, if necessary. Hopefully Iran will quickly “Come to the Table” and negotiate a fair and equitable deal - NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS - one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it..."
❗️ PENTAGON STATEMENTS: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Iran has an opportunity to make a deal and said the Department of War has the capabilities required. Hegseth stated: "We're having to rebuild how our enemies perceive us, and when Trump said we're not getting a nuclear Iran... he meant it—and we sent those B-2s halfway around the world, and they never noticed." He added Iran should not aspire to acquire nuclear capability and said the Pentagon will be ready to provide President Trump with everything he expects.
🔹 MOSSAD VISIT The Jerusalem Post reported that Mossad Director David Barnea recently visited the U.S. and met with U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff, alongside additional national security meetings. The report described Binder and Barnea as presenting a “one-two punch” of advice on how to handle Iran.
💥 U.S. NAVAL AND AIR DEFENSE BUILDUP: The United States has positioned eight destroyers and one aircraft carrier near the Middle East, providing a combined total of 756 vertical launch system cells for offensive strike and defensive missiles. This deployment is part of a broader buildup as the U.S. surges additional fighter aircraft and air defense systems in response to rising tensions with Iran. In addition, the USS Delbert D. Black destroyer is currently in the Middle East. It is operating as part of the broader U.S. posture described in the current buildup.
✈️ AIR POWER MOVEMENTS: Six U.S. Air Force F-35A fighters, previously staged in Puerto Rico, are now en route to Morón Air Base in Spain, a staging point for forces heading east. KC-46A refueling tankers have been spotted supporting the movement using callsigns GOLD71 and GOLD72.
❗️ IRAN WARNS EUROPE: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned Europe against designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization & criticized Europe’s posture toward a potential regional war.
He stated: "Several countries are presently attempting to avert the eruption of all-out war in our region. None of them are European. Europe is instead busy fanning the flames. After pursuing 'snapback' at the behest of the U.S., it is now making another major strategic mistake by designating our National Military as a supposed 'terrorist organization'. Putting aside the blatant hypocrisy of its selective outrage—taking zero action in response to Israel's Genocide in Gaza and yet rushing to 'defend human rights' in Iran—Europe's PR stunt mainly seeks to cloak that it is an actor in severe decline. Moreover, as the continent is certain to be massively impacted by an all-out war in our region—including the knock-on effects of surging energy prices—the EU's current posture is deeply damaging to its own interests. Europeans deserve better than what their governments have to offer."
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🚨 ISRAELI SECURITY ASSESSMENT: Prime Minister Netanyahu is convening a special security assessment with the heads of the IDF and other Israeli security services. Israeli officials assess Iran may attempt to strike first, potentially targeting Israel.
‼️ U.S. WARNING AND STRIKE POSTURE: Israeli officials assess President Trump seeks to focus any strike on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile targets, viewing regime change as unrealistic at this stage due to suppressed protests.
📌 Trump pinned the following statement: "A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It is a larger fleet, headed by the great Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln, than that sent to Venezuela. Like with Venezuela, it is, ready, willing, and able to rapidly fulfill its mission, with speed and violence, if necessary. Hopefully Iran will quickly “Come to the Table” and negotiate a fair and equitable deal - NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS - one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it..."
❗️ PENTAGON STATEMENTS: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Iran has an opportunity to make a deal and said the Department of War has the capabilities required. Hegseth stated: "We're having to rebuild how our enemies perceive us, and when Trump said we're not getting a nuclear Iran... he meant it—and we sent those B-2s halfway around the world, and they never noticed." He added Iran should not aspire to acquire nuclear capability and said the Pentagon will be ready to provide President Trump with everything he expects.
🔹 MOSSAD VISIT The Jerusalem Post reported that Mossad Director David Barnea recently visited the U.S. and met with U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff, alongside additional national security meetings. The report described Binder and Barnea as presenting a “one-two punch” of advice on how to handle Iran.
💥 U.S. NAVAL AND AIR DEFENSE BUILDUP: The United States has positioned eight destroyers and one aircraft carrier near the Middle East, providing a combined total of 756 vertical launch system cells for offensive strike and defensive missiles. This deployment is part of a broader buildup as the U.S. surges additional fighter aircraft and air defense systems in response to rising tensions with Iran. In addition, the USS Delbert D. Black destroyer is currently in the Middle East. It is operating as part of the broader U.S. posture described in the current buildup.
✈️ AIR POWER MOVEMENTS: Six U.S. Air Force F-35A fighters, previously staged in Puerto Rico, are now en route to Morón Air Base in Spain, a staging point for forces heading east. KC-46A refueling tankers have been spotted supporting the movement using callsigns GOLD71 and GOLD72.
❗️ IRAN WARNS EUROPE: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned Europe against designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization & criticized Europe’s posture toward a potential regional war.
He stated: "Several countries are presently attempting to avert the eruption of all-out war in our region. None of them are European. Europe is instead busy fanning the flames. After pursuing 'snapback' at the behest of the U.S., it is now making another major strategic mistake by designating our National Military as a supposed 'terrorist organization'. Putting aside the blatant hypocrisy of its selective outrage—taking zero action in response to Israel's Genocide in Gaza and yet rushing to 'defend human rights' in Iran—Europe's PR stunt mainly seeks to cloak that it is an actor in severe decline. Moreover, as the continent is certain to be massively impacted by an all-out war in our region—including the knock-on effects of surging energy prices—the EU's current posture is deeply damaging to its own interests. Europeans deserve better than what their governments have to offer."
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☕ ISRAEL AT A HIGH-ALERT MOMENT
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🛡️ ISRAEL MOVES TO HIGHEST HOME FRONT ALERT AS U.S. FINALIZES IRAN STRIKE OPTIONS, REGIONAL MILITARY SIGNALS INTENSIFY, AND TEHRAN DECLARES FULL WAR READINESS
🕑 January 29, 2026 | 11:00 PM
🚨 HOME FRONT COMMAND ALERT STATUS: The Home Front Command announced a transition to the highest level of alert across all sectors. Forces have been reinforced, alert systems are fully operational, and the public has been instructed to continue following official guidelines.
⚠️ ISRAELI ASSESSMENT OF U.S. DECISION-MAKING: Senior Israeli officials told Israeli media this evening that the U.S. administration has “reached a decision” regarding the Iranian regime and that “the current situation will not stay the same for much longer.”
♟️ U.S. MILITARY OPTIONS AGAINST IRAN: The Wall Street Journal reports President Trump has been briefed on options jointly developed by the White House and the Pentagon. One option, referred to as “The Big Plan,” involves large-scale airstrikes on regime facilities and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sites. Other options include strikes on symbolic regime targets with room to escalate if Iran does not agree to stop its nuclear activities, cyberattacks on Iranian banks, or tightening sanctions. Israel estimates that President Trump wants to strike targets in Iran such as nuclear facilities and ballistic missile sites.
⚓ REGIONAL SIGNALS AND MILITARY MOVEMENTS: A U.S. warship is preparing to dock in the Gulf of Eilat amid preparations for a possible attack on Iran.
🛰️ Social media reports also indicate major GPS jamming across Lebanon and Syria.
❗️ IRAN DECLARES EMERGENCY AND WAR READINESS: The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps declared a state of emergency across Iran and full readiness for war. Iranian Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said: “The necessary plans have been prepared regarding a possible attack by the enemy. We have appropriate and proportionate responses for all the different scenarios that the enemy might undertake. If Trump thinks he can carry out a quick operation, then tweet two hours later that the operation is over, this is absolutely out of the question. The scope of the war will encompass the entire geography of the region, from the Zionist entity to the countries where US bases are located.”
🚫 DIPLOMATIC AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS: Iran International reported that the Italian embassy in Tehran has reduced its staff and called on the country’s citizens to leave Iran immediately. Amid the tensions, Liberian President Joseph Boakai and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker canceled planned visits to Israel next week. No official explanation was given for the cancellations.
🚀 IRANIAN MISSILE ASSESSMENT: Israeli Channel 13 reported: “The number of Iranian ballistic missiles has returned to the level it was before Operation Rising Lion.”
▪️ UK MILITARY POSTURE: The UK is not expected to participate in a potential U.S. attack on Iran. Twelve Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets deployed in Qatar are intended for defensive missions if Iran attacks Qatar or other regional allies. The jets were deployed at Doha’s request.
🚇 IRANIAN CIVIL DEFENSE STEPS: Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani announced the start of construction on urban shelters in underground parking lots. He described it as a “pioneering plan” intended to be converted into emergency shelters in critical situations.
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🕑 January 29, 2026 | 11:00 PM
🚨 HOME FRONT COMMAND ALERT STATUS: The Home Front Command announced a transition to the highest level of alert across all sectors. Forces have been reinforced, alert systems are fully operational, and the public has been instructed to continue following official guidelines.
⚠️ ISRAELI ASSESSMENT OF U.S. DECISION-MAKING: Senior Israeli officials told Israeli media this evening that the U.S. administration has “reached a decision” regarding the Iranian regime and that “the current situation will not stay the same for much longer.”
♟️ U.S. MILITARY OPTIONS AGAINST IRAN: The Wall Street Journal reports President Trump has been briefed on options jointly developed by the White House and the Pentagon. One option, referred to as “The Big Plan,” involves large-scale airstrikes on regime facilities and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sites. Other options include strikes on symbolic regime targets with room to escalate if Iran does not agree to stop its nuclear activities, cyberattacks on Iranian banks, or tightening sanctions. Israel estimates that President Trump wants to strike targets in Iran such as nuclear facilities and ballistic missile sites.
⚓ REGIONAL SIGNALS AND MILITARY MOVEMENTS: A U.S. warship is preparing to dock in the Gulf of Eilat amid preparations for a possible attack on Iran.
🛰️ Social media reports also indicate major GPS jamming across Lebanon and Syria.
❗️ IRAN DECLARES EMERGENCY AND WAR READINESS: The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps declared a state of emergency across Iran and full readiness for war. Iranian Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said: “The necessary plans have been prepared regarding a possible attack by the enemy. We have appropriate and proportionate responses for all the different scenarios that the enemy might undertake. If Trump thinks he can carry out a quick operation, then tweet two hours later that the operation is over, this is absolutely out of the question. The scope of the war will encompass the entire geography of the region, from the Zionist entity to the countries where US bases are located.”
🚫 DIPLOMATIC AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS: Iran International reported that the Italian embassy in Tehran has reduced its staff and called on the country’s citizens to leave Iran immediately. Amid the tensions, Liberian President Joseph Boakai and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker canceled planned visits to Israel next week. No official explanation was given for the cancellations.
🚀 IRANIAN MISSILE ASSESSMENT: Israeli Channel 13 reported: “The number of Iranian ballistic missiles has returned to the level it was before Operation Rising Lion.”
▪️ UK MILITARY POSTURE: The UK is not expected to participate in a potential U.S. attack on Iran. Twelve Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets deployed in Qatar are intended for defensive missions if Iran attacks Qatar or other regional allies. The jets were deployed at Doha’s request.
🚇 IRANIAN CIVIL DEFENSE STEPS: Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani announced the start of construction on urban shelters in underground parking lots. He described it as a “pioneering plan” intended to be converted into emergency shelters in critical situations.
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🛡️ ISRAEL SIGNALS GAZA ENFORCEMENT AND ECONOMIC CONFIDENCE AS IDF NEUTRALIZES IMMINENT THREATS, MOVES TO CUT AID FLOWS, AND GOVERNMENT ADVANCES BUDGET AMID U.S. ASSESSMENT OF HAMAS DISARMAMENT
🕑 January 30, 2026 | 1:30 AM
🗣️ HAMAS DISARMAMENT: President Trump said "A lot of people said that Hamas would never disarm; it looks like they are going to disarm".
⚔ GAZA AID POLICY AND IDF ASSESSMENT: The Jerusalem Post reports that the IDF recommended reducing humanitarian aid truck entry into Gaza from 600 to 200 per day as Phase II of the ceasefire progresses.
The IDF says “excess aid” is largely being seized by Hamas, reinforcing the group and raising concerns over whether it will accept the National Committee for Administrative Governance (NCAG).
The IDF also expressed concern that Hamas might try to covertly control the NCAG in a similar way to Hezbollah’s influence in Lebanon.
🎯 IMMINENT THREATS NEUTRALIZED IN GAZA: Earlier today, the IDF conducted a precise strike, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement, targeting a Hamas terrorist planning an imminent attack against IDF troops operating in the southern Gaza Strip.
The IDF said steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional intelligence.
Palestinian media reported at least two dead and several wounded following an Israeli drone strike in central Gaza’s Maghazi camp.
Separately, IDF troops in the southern Gaza Strip identified a terrorist who crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops, posing an immediate threat. The terrorist was eliminated to remove the threat.
💰 STATE BUDGET AND ECONOMIC STATEMENTS: With the support of the ultra-Orthodox parties, the Likud-bloc’s state budget passed the Knesset’s first reading by 62–55.
At the budget presentation, Finance Minister Smotrich called on the Governor of the Bank of Israel to lower interest rates significantly and quickly, and said Israel is beginning to bring the defense budget into a more reasonable framework.
He said: "Our macroeconomic data are nothing short of amazing. After two years of an expensive war, the State of Israel is a powerhouse of strength. We foresee growth of 5.2% in GDP in the coming year.
Our currency is showing exceptional strength against the dollar and is trading at a historic rate — today, less than three shekels and ten agorot. When the shekel is strong, prices go down. To complete the success of our fiscal policy, the Governor must do one thing — lower interest rates significantly and quickly, and unleash the economy for growth. We are not in an inflationary environment; the strong shekel will push it even further down. The high-tech sector is at an all-time peak, surpassing its level on the eve of the war.
The state budget before you stands at 660 billion shekels. After two years, we are beginning to bring the defense budget into a reasonable framework and increase investment in education, welfare, digitization, and more."
Israeli Channel 12 reported: "The ultra-Orthodox threaten and threaten [against the Likud-bloc], but when the moment of truth comes, they back down. No one believes their threats anymore, and rightly so,"
💵 MAJOR ISRAELI TECH ACQUISITION: Apple is acquiring the Israeli company Q for about $1.5 billion. The company develops AI applications for the communications field, marking Apple’s second-largest acquisition ever after Beats.
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🕑 January 30, 2026 | 1:30 AM
🗣️ HAMAS DISARMAMENT: President Trump said "A lot of people said that Hamas would never disarm; it looks like they are going to disarm".
⚔ GAZA AID POLICY AND IDF ASSESSMENT: The Jerusalem Post reports that the IDF recommended reducing humanitarian aid truck entry into Gaza from 600 to 200 per day as Phase II of the ceasefire progresses.
The IDF says “excess aid” is largely being seized by Hamas, reinforcing the group and raising concerns over whether it will accept the National Committee for Administrative Governance (NCAG).
The IDF also expressed concern that Hamas might try to covertly control the NCAG in a similar way to Hezbollah’s influence in Lebanon.
🎯 IMMINENT THREATS NEUTRALIZED IN GAZA: Earlier today, the IDF conducted a precise strike, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement, targeting a Hamas terrorist planning an imminent attack against IDF troops operating in the southern Gaza Strip.
The IDF said steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional intelligence.
Palestinian media reported at least two dead and several wounded following an Israeli drone strike in central Gaza’s Maghazi camp.
Separately, IDF troops in the southern Gaza Strip identified a terrorist who crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops, posing an immediate threat. The terrorist was eliminated to remove the threat.
💰 STATE BUDGET AND ECONOMIC STATEMENTS: With the support of the ultra-Orthodox parties, the Likud-bloc’s state budget passed the Knesset’s first reading by 62–55.
At the budget presentation, Finance Minister Smotrich called on the Governor of the Bank of Israel to lower interest rates significantly and quickly, and said Israel is beginning to bring the defense budget into a more reasonable framework.
He said: "Our macroeconomic data are nothing short of amazing. After two years of an expensive war, the State of Israel is a powerhouse of strength. We foresee growth of 5.2% in GDP in the coming year.
Our currency is showing exceptional strength against the dollar and is trading at a historic rate — today, less than three shekels and ten agorot. When the shekel is strong, prices go down. To complete the success of our fiscal policy, the Governor must do one thing — lower interest rates significantly and quickly, and unleash the economy for growth. We are not in an inflationary environment; the strong shekel will push it even further down. The high-tech sector is at an all-time peak, surpassing its level on the eve of the war.
The state budget before you stands at 660 billion shekels. After two years, we are beginning to bring the defense budget into a reasonable framework and increase investment in education, welfare, digitization, and more."
Israeli Channel 12 reported: "The ultra-Orthodox threaten and threaten [against the Likud-bloc], but when the moment of truth comes, they back down. No one believes their threats anymore, and rightly so,"
💵 MAJOR ISRAELI TECH ACQUISITION: Apple is acquiring the Israeli company Q for about $1.5 billion. The company develops AI applications for the communications field, marking Apple’s second-largest acquisition ever after Beats.
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🛡️ U.S. NAVY DESTROYER DOCKS IN EILAT AS ISRAEL ASSESSES BROAD U.S.-LED STRIKE OPTIONS AGAINST IRAN AND IDF COMPLETES FULL-SCALE CENTRAL COMMAND WAR READINESS EXERCISE
🕑 January 30, 2026 | 1:30 PM
⚓ U.S. Navy Presence in Eilat: A U.S. Navy missile destroyer docked earlier at Israel’s Red Sea port city of Eilat. The IDF said the arrival was routine and pre-planned as part of ongoing cooperation between the IDF and the U.S. military. The IDF stated: “The destroyer is docking at the port as part of a routine, pre-planned activity and as part of the cooperation between the IDF and the U.S. military.”
♟️ Iran and U.S. Strike Assessments: Israeli Channel 11 reported that Israel assesses the United States may be aiming for an attack that could result in the toppling of the Iranian regime. The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump was briefed on multiple strike options, including a significant plan for broad attacks on Revolutionary Guard facilities and key regime assets.
Israel Hayom reported that Washington, in cooperation with the UK, France, Israel, and four Arab countries, prepared a list of potential targets in Iran. Four Arab states, including three Gulf countries, participated in intelligence gathering.
Israeli assessments indicate a broad U.S. military campaign is being prepared at the Pentagon. Israel is maintaining a high level of preparedness in anticipation of developments.
Israeli officials have pressed the U.S. to join potential action against Iran’s ballistic missile program. President Trump is reported to be particularly interested in targeting Iranian leaders who threatened to assassinate him.
Expanded U.S. options presented include strikes on leadership, renewed attacks on ballistic missile forces, and potential commando raids on nuclear sites.
According to Israeli intelligence assessments, an Iranian counterattack may focus on major Israeli cities, unlike June attacks that primarily targeted military sites and critical infrastructure.
🪖 IDF Central Command Exercise Completed: The IDF announced the completion of the “Hour of the Lion” headquarters exercise held over the past week in Central Command. The drill simulated the development of a full campaign across the sector, from divisional headquarters up to the General Staff.
The exercise tested command decision-making under complex emergency scenarios, activated all relevant war rooms, and examined the implementation of the defense concept, including rapid transition from defense to offense.
For the first time, the Command Fire Center currently being established was drilled. The exercise required coordination between four divisions, the Civil Administration, Israel Police, Border Police, Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), and Magen David Adom.
The drill was pre-planned as part of the Operations Directorate’s 2026 training program. The IDF said it will continue strengthening operational readiness to address challenges in the sector and meet future missions.
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🕑 January 30, 2026 | 1:30 PM
⚓ U.S. Navy Presence in Eilat: A U.S. Navy missile destroyer docked earlier at Israel’s Red Sea port city of Eilat. The IDF said the arrival was routine and pre-planned as part of ongoing cooperation between the IDF and the U.S. military. The IDF stated: “The destroyer is docking at the port as part of a routine, pre-planned activity and as part of the cooperation between the IDF and the U.S. military.”
♟️ Iran and U.S. Strike Assessments: Israeli Channel 11 reported that Israel assesses the United States may be aiming for an attack that could result in the toppling of the Iranian regime. The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump was briefed on multiple strike options, including a significant plan for broad attacks on Revolutionary Guard facilities and key regime assets.
Israel Hayom reported that Washington, in cooperation with the UK, France, Israel, and four Arab countries, prepared a list of potential targets in Iran. Four Arab states, including three Gulf countries, participated in intelligence gathering.
Israeli assessments indicate a broad U.S. military campaign is being prepared at the Pentagon. Israel is maintaining a high level of preparedness in anticipation of developments.
Israeli officials have pressed the U.S. to join potential action against Iran’s ballistic missile program. President Trump is reported to be particularly interested in targeting Iranian leaders who threatened to assassinate him.
Expanded U.S. options presented include strikes on leadership, renewed attacks on ballistic missile forces, and potential commando raids on nuclear sites.
According to Israeli intelligence assessments, an Iranian counterattack may focus on major Israeli cities, unlike June attacks that primarily targeted military sites and critical infrastructure.
🪖 IDF Central Command Exercise Completed: The IDF announced the completion of the “Hour of the Lion” headquarters exercise held over the past week in Central Command. The drill simulated the development of a full campaign across the sector, from divisional headquarters up to the General Staff.
The exercise tested command decision-making under complex emergency scenarios, activated all relevant war rooms, and examined the implementation of the defense concept, including rapid transition from defense to offense.
For the first time, the Command Fire Center currently being established was drilled. The exercise required coordination between four divisions, the Civil Administration, Israel Police, Border Police, Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), and Magen David Adom.
The drill was pre-planned as part of the Operations Directorate’s 2026 training program. The IDF said it will continue strengthening operational readiness to address challenges in the sector and meet future missions.
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🛡️ U.S. BOMBER AND TANKER DEPLOYMENTS, ISRAELI WARNINGS TO HEZBOLLAH, AND INTELLIGENCE EXPOSURES SIGNAL HEIGHTENED MILITARY READINESS AND DETERRENCE PRESSURE ON IRAN AND ITS ALLIES
🕑 January 30, 2026 | 2:00 PM
✈️ U.S. MILITARY AIR MOVEMENTS: Three U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are relocating from Morón Air Base in Spain to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. A tanker package has also launched from Fairchild Air Force Base, signaling a major bomber movement.
KC-135Rs and a KC-46A are positioning to refuel B-52H bombers transiting the Pacific, with the bombers expected to stage through Diego Garcia, approximately 2,500 miles from Iran. Two additional B-52Hs are assessed to have departed Barksdale Air Force Base overnight and are expected to link up with the force.
⚔️ ISRAELI ASSESSMENT ON HEZBOLLAH: Retired Brigadier General Amir Avivi said the war with Hezbollah is not over, despite public perceptions. He assessed that fighting could intensify across multiple fronts and tied Lebanon’s tensions to developments involving Iran. Avivi said any Hezbollah aggression would prompt a decisive IDF response aimed at total defeat.
❗️ IRAN-ALIGNED ACTIVITY IN IRAQ: The head of the Iraqi Al-Nujaba Movement’s office in Salah al-Din Province said a large surge of volunteers reflects support for Iran amid rising U.S. threats. He claimed the mobilization signals solidarity with Tehran and readiness to stand alongside Iran during current tensions.
🛡️ IRANIAN MILITARY READINESS: Hossein Nejat, deputy commander of the Sorallah Headquarters responsible for the defense of Tehran, said Iranian armed forces are at a much higher level of readiness than at the beginning of the 12-day war. He said the enemy is in a very difficult situation and incapable of taking any action, and that lessons learned from the war have increased Iran’s strength.
⚠️ IRANIAN OFFICIAL STATEMENTS: Iranian MP Kamran Ghazanfari claimed that warnings by senior security officials, stating that U.S. bases in the region would be targeted and suffer casualties, caused President Trump to retreat from attacking Iran.
He said Trump was insolent for threatening to harm the Supreme Leader, argued that military equations have changed, and claimed the enemy can no longer act arrogantly toward Iran. He added that weak statements about negotiations by Iranian government figures encourage U.S. pressure.
⚔️ The Pentagon stated that negotiations for a deal with Iran have definitively failed and that a significant attack plan has been formulated.
🎙️ Mossad Agent Interview Details: An Iranian Mossad agent using the alias Arash spoke with Israeli Channel 12 about operations during Israel’s June 2025 campaign. He said rockets and drones launched from within Iran destroyed key air defense systems, struck ballistic missile launchers, and targeted senior military officials and nuclear scientists on June 13, 2025.
He said he began working with Mossad in 2015 after contacting the agency online and later received training abroad, including in Israel. Ahead of the June campaign, he was sent back into Iran to lead internal operations before being extracted to Israel. He described himself as “Mossad eyes inside this mission.”
👀 China Monitoring Israeli Intelligence Activity: China is closely monitoring the extent of Mossad penetration into Iran following 2025 events and Israeli strikes deep inside the country. Chinese analysts warned this has created what they described as a “Pandora’s box of global security risks.”
Beijing views Israel’s internal disabling of Iranian air defense and radar systems as a new form of intelligence warfare and has increased technical cooperation with Iran to detect and counter Israeli intelligence operations inside Iranian territory.
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🕑 January 30, 2026 | 2:00 PM
✈️ U.S. MILITARY AIR MOVEMENTS: Three U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are relocating from Morón Air Base in Spain to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. A tanker package has also launched from Fairchild Air Force Base, signaling a major bomber movement.
KC-135Rs and a KC-46A are positioning to refuel B-52H bombers transiting the Pacific, with the bombers expected to stage through Diego Garcia, approximately 2,500 miles from Iran. Two additional B-52Hs are assessed to have departed Barksdale Air Force Base overnight and are expected to link up with the force.
⚔️ ISRAELI ASSESSMENT ON HEZBOLLAH: Retired Brigadier General Amir Avivi said the war with Hezbollah is not over, despite public perceptions. He assessed that fighting could intensify across multiple fronts and tied Lebanon’s tensions to developments involving Iran. Avivi said any Hezbollah aggression would prompt a decisive IDF response aimed at total defeat.
❗️ IRAN-ALIGNED ACTIVITY IN IRAQ: The head of the Iraqi Al-Nujaba Movement’s office in Salah al-Din Province said a large surge of volunteers reflects support for Iran amid rising U.S. threats. He claimed the mobilization signals solidarity with Tehran and readiness to stand alongside Iran during current tensions.
🛡️ IRANIAN MILITARY READINESS: Hossein Nejat, deputy commander of the Sorallah Headquarters responsible for the defense of Tehran, said Iranian armed forces are at a much higher level of readiness than at the beginning of the 12-day war. He said the enemy is in a very difficult situation and incapable of taking any action, and that lessons learned from the war have increased Iran’s strength.
⚠️ IRANIAN OFFICIAL STATEMENTS: Iranian MP Kamran Ghazanfari claimed that warnings by senior security officials, stating that U.S. bases in the region would be targeted and suffer casualties, caused President Trump to retreat from attacking Iran.
He said Trump was insolent for threatening to harm the Supreme Leader, argued that military equations have changed, and claimed the enemy can no longer act arrogantly toward Iran. He added that weak statements about negotiations by Iranian government figures encourage U.S. pressure.
⚔️ The Pentagon stated that negotiations for a deal with Iran have definitively failed and that a significant attack plan has been formulated.
🎙️ Mossad Agent Interview Details: An Iranian Mossad agent using the alias Arash spoke with Israeli Channel 12 about operations during Israel’s June 2025 campaign. He said rockets and drones launched from within Iran destroyed key air defense systems, struck ballistic missile launchers, and targeted senior military officials and nuclear scientists on June 13, 2025.
He said he began working with Mossad in 2015 after contacting the agency online and later received training abroad, including in Israel. Ahead of the June campaign, he was sent back into Iran to lead internal operations before being extracted to Israel. He described himself as “Mossad eyes inside this mission.”
👀 China Monitoring Israeli Intelligence Activity: China is closely monitoring the extent of Mossad penetration into Iran following 2025 events and Israeli strikes deep inside the country. Chinese analysts warned this has created what they described as a “Pandora’s box of global security risks.”
Beijing views Israel’s internal disabling of Iranian air defense and radar systems as a new form of intelligence warfare and has increased technical cooperation with Iran to detect and counter Israeli intelligence operations inside Iranian territory.
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