Ukrainian attack drones hit another Russian Wildberries distribution center tonight in Simferopol, setting it ablaze.
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Trump says any damage to ships, cargo or related maritime property caused by Iran will be paid for using Iranian funds held and controlled by the United States.
The full-scale US airbridge to the Middle East has returned as the Iran war re-escalates.
Seen here, dozens of USAF transport flights hopped from key bases in Europe to the Middle East today.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee:
When you say, or Mamdani says, that Benjamin Netanyahu is guilty of genocide, that Israel committed genocide, on its face, that is a stupid thing to say.
Why? Because when you commit genocide, you try to erase an entire people.
IDF Arabic Spokesperson Lt. Col. Ella Waya on Iran:
"We don't wait until the missiles fall or the enemy knocks on our door to be ready. October 7 taught the most important lesson - containment, waiting for the first blow, and passive deterrence are no longer acceptable."
The Department of Justice is withdrawing subpoenas it obtained for New York Times reporters involved in an article about U.S. President Donald Trump’s new Air Force One jet, prosecutors told a federal judge in New York on Thursday. - CNBC
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:
"The aggressive approach they advocate will only force POTUS to pay a higher price to secure the deal he is pursuing."
Iran warned of "consequences" if Britain lets the U.S. use its military bases, naming RAF Fairford, where a B-1 bomber reportedly launched a strike on Iran this week.
UK Defense Ministry: "Our armed forces are ready to protect the security of the UK from any form of attack, whether on our soil or beyond. The UK is ready to defend itself 24/7."
The Israeli Air Force and the IDF Operations Directorate, led by Maj. Gen. Hidai Zilberman and other senior commanders, held a series of coordination meetings with U.S. counterparts to strengthen operational readiness, including sharing intelligence on unusual Iranian military activity. - JPost
Over the past month, U.S. military shipments to Israel have increased significantly. - JPost
Israel is preparing for possible escalation over the weekend. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene the restricted security cabinet tomorrow (Friday) - YNET
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee:
There's been billions of dollars spent to influence particularly young American minds on social media through TikTok and Instagram and Twitter.
They've spent billions of dollars financing Middle East Studies series in various universities and brainwashing kids.
Despite heightened alert levels and the possibility of renewed operations against Iran, the IDF says there has been no change to Home Front Command instructions.
Local authorities have not been told to open public shelters. Any change will be announced through official Home Front Command channels.
(Some local authorities have opened bomb shelters, just in case)
Defense Minister Israel Katz, following a security briefing with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and senior military commanders, said Israel is preparing for every scenario.
“If Iran attacks Israel, it will suffer a crushing blow.”
Zelenskyy has announced that he will be visiting the US in the coming days.
We are at this point: Fox News discussing potential Iranian nuclear and power plant targets.
Trump on Iran:
We are doing very well, I would say better than anybody expected could be done.
Executives from the US defense manufacturer Raytheon met with Ukrainian leadership today to kick off the process of domestic Ukrainian PATRIOT interceptor production.
President Trump on Iran:
“They are not ready yet..”
White House says Saudi nuclear deal puts "America first."
Reporter: "Why does Saudi Arabia get a civilian nuclear deal, but Iran doesn't get a civilian nuclear deal?"
Leavitt: "The deal that has been discussed thus far... absolutely puts America first."