Open Source Intel

Pakistan and Qatar are trying to broker renewed talks between the U.S. and Iran. - CNN

What’s left of Chabahar’s maritime control tower, which managed ship traffic. Iran is lucky it wasn’t Israel that carried out the strike. Had Israel hit it, that tower in its entirety likely would have ended up in the water.

FIFA has banned England defender Jarell Quansah for two matches over his red card against Mexico. -Sky News.

Netanyahu: We will remain in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary.

A U.S. official said the current escalation could last anywhere from 1 day to 1 month, depending on whether Iran continues attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. “We’re going to slap them a bit so they understand we’re not f****** around,” the official said. - Axios

NOW: Report: A 5.49 magnitude earthquake struck near the Czech and Slovak republics.

NEW: Muhammad has ranked as the most popular boys’ name in England and Wales for the 3rd consecutive year, according to the UK’s Office for National Statistics.

NEW: Reports: Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem reportedly survived an Israeli assassination attempt in Gaza, according to Palestinian and Arab media sources.

Israeli PM Netanyahu: I have decided to add another 350 billion shekels to the defense budget over the coming decade. A large portion of that will go to the Air Force. As part of this effort, we will also build a broad, Israeli-made munitions industry, our own weapons, which will reduce our dependence on procurement from abroad.

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir on Iran: "Major operations are still expected to lie ahead of us. Be prepared."

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir says the campaign in Iran is “not over.” “New plans” are already on the drawing board, with “major operations” still expected. “Be prepared,” he said. Zamir also noted the IDF remains on high alert, closely monitoring developments in Iran and Lebanon. @manniefabian

USAF early warning and control aircraft is airborne off the coast of the Persian Gulf, along with at least 6 aerial refueling aircraft. - FR

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz at the Order of the Wings ceremony: "The IDF is alert and ready to renew the campaign and carry out a blue-and-white strike on Iran, a third time as well."

Once Khamenei’s funeral is officially over, it is possible that the IRGC will escalate again. Khamenei’s funeral is expected to end tonight, with his burial at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad.

PM Netanyahu: “The war is not yet over. Alongside the old challenges, new ones are emerging. We are taking this into account and are prepared for any scenario. Preserving Israel’s air superiority is a cornerstone of national security.” This was a message to Erdogan 🇹🇷

Israel FM Katz: The IDF is ready to resume operations in Iran and carry out independent Israeli strikes if needed. “If we need to return, we will return with even greater force.”

Netanyahu: "The war is not over yet. New challenges emerge, axes fall and axes rise. We are prepared for any scenario."

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry condemns what it described as the Islamic Republic’s repeated “transgressive” attacks against Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.

After renewed U.S. strikes on Iran, Araghchi called Oman, Turkey and Pakistan’s Asim Munir. Notably, not Qatar.

Iran has no interest in dragging Israel into the conflict, which is why it has held off on attacks, two Israeli officials tell the Jerusalem Post. Two things could push Israel to strike Iran: an Iranian attack, or a U.S. request to join the operation. Neither has happened. @AmichaiStein1