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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that their missiles are ready for launch, following their decision to not participate in negotiations scheduled for tomorrow. Location and specific times not specified.
As the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is set to end soon, US negotiator Vance remains in Washington, DC, while Iran has not confirmed its participation in upcoming meetings. The two sides have significantly divergent negotiating positions.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister has called for the U.S. and Iran to extend their current ceasefire, according to a statement from the Pakistan Foreign Ministry.
Vice President Vance is expected to depart for Pakistan today as Iranian officials have not confirmed participation in talks, despite multiple ceasefire violations by Iran, according to regional intelligence sources.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei delivered a speech today emphasizing the importance of preserving revolutionary spirit for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, citing it as essential for national progress and independence across various sectors.
The United States Marine Corps has deployed 12 F/A-18C/D Legacy Hornets from VMFA-312 to the Middle East, indicating readiness for potential amphibious operations near the Strait of Hormuz, specifically targeting Iranian islands. These aircraft are positioned to provide close air support for forces aboard the USS Tripoli (LHA-7).
After 45 days of searching, the Indian Navy has recovered the body of Iranian sailor Emad Hormozi in the Indian Ocean, one of the 32 crew members missing following the sinking of IRIS Dena, a Moudge-class frigate of the Iranian Navy, by a U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class submarine. The incident resulted in the deaths of more than 100 Iranian sailors, and the vessel was returning from an exercise in India at the time of the attack.
President Trump threatens military action against Iran, stating, "If the ceasefire expires, a lot of bombs will start going off," referring to potential renewed US military operations if the current ceasefire between the US and Iran ends.
In a phone call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the normal passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz and emphasized the need for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in the Middle East, advocating for resolution of disputes through political and diplomatic means.
Since the ceasefire began, the U.S. military has shipped at least 75 different loads of weapons to the Middle East, totaling approximately 15,000,000 pounds.
The U.S. Navy's USS Spurance Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (DDG-111) fired its main gun at the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska on November 15, 2025, disabling its engine and allowing U.S. Marines to board and seize the vessel as it attempted to breach the U.S. naval blockade of Iran.
The Islamic Regime’s Khatam al Anbiya Headquarters stated that Iran will retaliate against what it calls America’s armed maritime piracy, following the U.S. action of firing on and disabling an Iranian commercial vessel in the Sea of Oman and deploying Marines onto the ship.
