Netanyahu says he will speak with President Trump later today following Trump's China trip, adding that Israel is prepared "for every scenario" regarding Iran and is closely monitoring developments.

Trump: “Bad Congressman Tom Massie voted against Tax Cuts, the Border Wall, our Military and Law Enforcement. Actually, he voted against almost everything that is good. The Worst Republican Congressman in History. Kentucky, vote the bum out on Tuesday. We can’t live with this troublemaker for another two years. He is a true negative force!!! President DJT”

Advisers within Trump's inner circle are concerned the China summit's most consequential result could be heightening the probability that Xi Jinping moves on Taiwan before 2030. - Axios

Iranian media publishing what it says are Trump's five conditions for a deal: no compensation, enriched uranium handed to the U.S., one nuclear facility allowed, less than 25% of frozen assets freed, and ceasefire tied to negotiations.

Iran's counter-demands: full ceasefire first, sanctions lifted, all frozen funds released, war damages paid, and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz recognized.

Fars reports: Iran is working to circumvent the U.S. maritime blockade through Pakistani land routes. A letter from Iran's Chamber of Commerce deputy, based on data from the Iranian embassy in Pakistan, flags the Karachi-to-Iran border corridor as an emerging workaround.

U.S. monitoring attack-drone threat from Cuba. - Axios

The Israeli Government has unanimously approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for a preliminary work plan for the National AI Directorate, a significant milestone toward launching the full national program.

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The massive U.S. Air Force airbridge into the Middle East shows no signs of slowing today.

A U.S. Navy C-40 Clipper (CNV5411) departed Chania, Greece and is now flying over Saudi Arabia, heading to a U.S. military base in the Gulf likely carrying VIP personnel.

Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran:

The interior minister of Pakistan, who arrived in Tehran yesterday, spent about three hours in the presidential palace, where he met with the interior minister of Iran and the Iranian foreign minister. It was reported that he also held a private meeting with the president of Iran that lasted about 90 minutes and was also attended by Iran's interior minister

WILD STORY BEING A REPORTER IN YEMEN

Tribes in Yemen's al-Jawf are mobilizing against the Houthis over the arrest of a Sana'a woman known as "Mira." The al-Yatma tribes, historically neutral or pro-Ansarullah, are threatening military action if she isn't released. Mira claims to be a daughter of Saddam Hussein. She allegedly entered Yemen in 2003 and was hidden under a new identity by the Saleh government.

Iran's Deputy Parliament Speaker Haji Babaei: "If the enemy attacks our oil, we will ensure no country in the world has access to the region's oil for a considerable period."

Earlier this morning, the Durykino oil pipeline station in the Moscow region was hit.

Zelensky said Ukrainian long-range strikes hit the Moscow region, over 500 km from the border, penetrating Russia's heaviest concentration of air defense. He called the attacks justified responses to Russia's war and praised Ukrainian drone and missile manufacturers for their continued work.

Earlier this morning, A Ukrainian drone reported in Chimki, Moscow Oblast.

Fire broke out at a southern Israeli military base due to an electrical short circuit. No injuries, minor infrastructure damage. - N12

The IDF says it eliminated a Hamas operations headquarters commander accused of advancing attacks against Israeli forces.

UAE Defence Ministry: Two of three inbound drones intercepted today. The third hit a generator outside the Barakah nuclear power plant in Al Dhafra.

Italy says the Modena car-ramming by Salim El Koudri was not terrorism. Authorities attribute it to mental health issues.

Lebanese TV Report on Hizbullah Child Soldiers:

Hizbullah Uses Scout Movements to Raise a Generation Ready to Die as “Martyrs”; It Gives Them Heroes’ Funerals to Encourage Others to Follow Their Example – Every Drop of Their Blood Is Believed to Bring Victory Closer

Noam Bettan back in Israel to a hero's welcome after taking 2nd at Eurovision 2026.