Strait of hormuz

Houthi-launched ballistic missile intercepted by Saudi coalition • US lost 81 aircraft in Iran war, report says • IDF investigates aerial incursion in northern Israel

The US and its allies have no alternative but to prove to Iran-backed terror groups that closing straits to influence the global economy and political and operational decisions will not succeed.

MILITARY AFFAIRS: New revelations on Iran's Hormuz blockade, Cooper's secret call to Zamir, US base vulnerabilities, missile threats, and CENTCOM's influence on the war's strategic goals.

Barrack, US presidential special envoy to both Iraq and Syria as well as Ambassador to Turkey, has a longstanding business relationship with TI Capital and its founder Ziad Ghandour.

Three US aircraft carriers will soon be in the Middle East, the New York Times said, adding that the Pentagon had developed plan for a three-day campaign against Iran.

Israeli officials viewed Alireza Tangsiri as a highly creative and resourceful commander, fearing he could become a more formidable IRGC chief than Ahmad Vahidi, The Jerusalem Post has learned.

Despite grim forecasts, the World Bank projects regional economies could rebound by 7.8% in 2027 if the conflict ends this year, though the Hormuz blockade and inflation remain major threats.

Iran has now warned regional countries that any attempt to open new routes for oil exports would be considered hostile, a senior regional official close to Tehran said.

Israel Katz orders administrative removal of left-wing activists ahead of West Bank olive harvest • IDF kills Hamas commander who held several former Israeli hostages

Senior IDF officials told ministers that the measures are having significant implications for Iran’s economic situation, stating that “the situation is deteriorating. Every day, it gets worse."