Open Source Intel

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on why he chose negotiations with Israel: "I cannot stand by and watch my country be led into the abyss for the interests of another country." He said the step was needed to stop the "Israeli machine of destruction and annihilation" and bring "the end of the occupation." Aoun expects his Washington meeting with Trump to benefit Lebanon.

Iranian media releases footage showing missile launches by IRGC naval and aerospace forces, described as a response to U.S. "aggression."

UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash: The Iranian attacks on Qatari and Saudi commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, and the repeated aggression against Bahrain and Kuwait, are a clear sign Tehran is still unable to commit to de-escalation. The Arab Gulf states cannot remain a target for Iran's hesitation between escalation and the path of rationality and peace.

The IDF eliminated Mohammed Imad al-Rahman Abu Tu'eima, head of a Nukhba cell in Hamas's military wing, in a precise airstrike in southern Gaza yesterday. He took part in the October 7 massacre, invading Kibbutz Nirim.

Egyptian analyst Mohammad Nour, reacting to Egypt's FIFA World Cup defeat to Argentina, claimed: "FIFA and Israel prevented Egypt from winning; Argentina is an 'Israeli team par excellence'; Benjamin Netanyahu is 'best friends' with President Milei; Yair Netanyahu brought Messi to play for Inter Miami."

The front page of Iran's ultra-conservative Kayhan newspaper: "Trump must not stay alive" and "We want Trump's head."

Iran's Chief of the General Staff: "The armed forces are standing today in full force and readiness. Any attempt to land forces on the shores of Iran will lead them to hell."

Saudi shipping firm Bahri confirmed its oil tanker Wedyan was involved in an incident yesterday while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The company says all crew are safe with no casualties, and the vessel remains seaworthy with its cargo secured.

Islamic regime's self-fulfilling prophecy: Yesterday: Iran's military adviser to the Supreme Leader: "Negotiations with the Americans will Fail. It is extremely clear that the Americans will turn these Negotiations into a Failure like the previous Nuclear Deal." Today: President Trump: "MOU is over."

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš: At the dinner there was nothing about NATO spending. Nobody was interested in that at dinner. We talked about the food, about all sorts of things, about football, Haaland being a genius, and so on.

Erdogan thanked the U.S., Spain, Germany, and Italy for additional air defense support to Turkey during the Iran war.

Some power transmission lines in Kuwait are out of service after Iranian attacks, the country's Electricity Ministry says.

Ukraine hit oil and military targets across several Russian regions overnight, including Rosneft's Saratov refinery, a Borisoglebsk airfield, two oil tankers near Taganrog, and a Nizhnekamsk petrochemical plant.

Erdogan: Turkey has allocated an additional $24 billion for its "Steel Dome" project to strengthen NATO air and missile defenses.

NATO leaders gather for a family photo as the Ankara summit begins.

NATO Secretary General: 5,000 aircraft have flown from Europe to support military operations against Iran.

Pete Hegseth Cancels Planned Visit to Israel. According to Israeli journalist Amit Segal, Pete Hegseth has canceled his visit to Israel.

Oman warns that military escalation in the region threatens its security and maritime safety.

Kuwait: 13 drones and 2 ballistic missiles from Iran intercepted this morning.

An "air bridge" to Washington is forming, i24NEWS reports. Senior Israeli officials, including defense figures, are expected in the U.S. capital in the coming weeks, against the backdrop of stalled U.S.-Iran talks and the framework agreement signed with Lebanon. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar is expected to meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio in about a week and a half. Talks are also advancing on a visit by Defense Minister Israel Katz. A source familiar with the matter: "The military option is still on the table."