A dispute has emerged between the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Mossad regarding the objectives of the war in Iran; the IDF prioritizes removing uranium from Iranian soil, while the Mossad advocates for regime change.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has increased protection for governors and district heads across Iran, including adding more bodyguards and surveillance, following protests during the National Revolution of Dey Month and concerns about new protests. Governors' protection has been heightened in provinces such as Gorgan, Tarom, Ramhormoz, and Ashkhaneh, where government buildings were set on fire during recent crackdowns.
Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei stated that Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz without receiving war reparations and rejected the U.S. proposal, declaring that Tehran will continue its "resistance."
Iran has implemented new regulations requiring ships to submit applications to guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The rules were announced by CNN.
Reports indicate the covert resumption of UAE oil exports via the Strait of Hormuz in April, with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company exporting at least 6 million barrels of crude oil, including 4 million barrels of "Upper Zakum" oil and 2 million barrels of "Das" oil, using four tankers with tracking systems turned off.
Amit Segal: A major dispute has broken out between the IDF and the Mossad over the end goal of the war in Iran. The military sees the removal of uranium from Iranian soil as the top priority. The Mossad believes the objective should be regime change.
