Middle East
The Wall Street Journal revealed that Iran has managed to move funds through the U.S. financial system using a complex network of correspondent accounts, as the Trump administration seeks ways to stem the flow. An Egyptian bank operating in the United Arab Emirates was identified as having processed $1.8 billion for companies potentially linked to the ayatollah regime.
“Let the message to the IRGC be clear: If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost—taking out three of yours.”
The diplomatic move comes as Israel presses for Hezbollah’s disarmament.
New U.S. measures widen the risks for companies doing business with Tehran, while Pakistani mediation keeps diplomatic channels open without producing a breakthrough.
The Israeli defense chief vowed strikes on critical infrastructure, noting economic troubles could push Tehran into desperate measures after repeated defeats.
Assad’s regime “failed to report nuclear material, facilities and activities,” according to the nuclear watchdog.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met American officials to discuss progress in the U.S.-brokered talks between Israel and Lebanon.
CENTCOM said it destroyed air-defense sites, radar installations, maritime assets, communications centers and mine-laying capabilities.
Israel vigorously defended its decision to attack the Abu al-Duhur Airbase, with its defense minister taking issue with criticism by the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, which he called “full of inaccuracies.”
Iran’s supreme leader blamed Washington and Jerusalem for regional divisions, while American officials reported control of Hormuz.
The Lebanese government is the sole legitimate interlocutor for discussions over the country’s future, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said.
