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- IDF says Gaza strikes hit terrorists, weapons facilities after ceasefire breach; hospitals report 30 killed - At least 30 Palestinians were reportedly killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza as ceasefire tensions escalate ahead of Rafah border crossing reopening.
- Satellite images reveal activity at Iran nuclear sites bombed by US, Israel - Satellite images reveal Iran building roofs over damaged buildings at the Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites that were struck by the U.S. and Israel last year.
- Saudis won’t let the US use its bases or airspace for an attack on Iran, senior Gulf official reveals - As Trump weighs options on a possible strike on Iran, a senior Gulf official told Fox News that Saudi Arabia will not allow the U.S. to use its airspace or bases for such an attack.
- Hegseth says Department of War 'will be prepared to deliver' whatever Trump wants following Iran warning - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says military will "deliver whatever this president expects" as President Donald Trump warns Iran about nuclear program development.
- Trump admin labels Israel 'model US ally' ahead of major military aid talks - Trump's new National Defense strategy positions Israel as a "model ally" in Middle East doctrine, fundamentally reshaping U.S. military aid discussions.
- Hamas emerges as ‘ultimate spoiler’ in Gaza plan as Trump insists terror group will disarm - Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouk says the group "never agreed to disarm" after President Donald Trump claimed the militant organization would throw down weapons.
- Iran to hold live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz with US armada in Middle East - Iran announces live-fire military drills in Strait of Hormuz as Trump sends USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group to region amid escalating tensions.
- Gulf shipping operations grind to halt near Iran, US quietly prepares for possible strike: 'Heightened risk' - Maritime intelligence warns of heightened risks for U.S.-flagged vessels in Persian Gulf as Iran threatens "immediate, all-out" response to any American military action.
- Ted Cruz urges US to arm Iranian protesters as militias threaten ‘total war’ against America - Ted Cruz responds to reports describing rapidly deteriorating situation as Iran-backed militias threaten 'total war' against America. He called for the U.S. to arm Iranian protesters.
- How Israel’s West Bank security realities are reshaping the two-state debate - The West Bank remains central to Israel's security strategy as experts debate two-state solution viability following declining Palestinian terrorist incidents.