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@Open Source Intel: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM): "A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer flies over the Middle East during a training mission, May 9."
On May 9, a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer conducted a training mission over the Middle East.
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On May 9, a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer conducted a training mission over the Middle East.
On April 8, Emirati warplanes conducted a covert strike on Iran’s Lavan Island oil refinery, an operation not publicly acknowledged by the UAE.
Morad Vaisi, a senior analyst at Iran International, stated that Ali Larijani, the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, is being portrayed in Islamic Republic media as a figure of prudence, despite his role in orchestrating the December massacres, which Vaisi describes as the largest street massacre in Iran's history after Khamenei.
Milad Mohammadi, brother of Shariar Mohammadi who died in the 2022 nationwide protests in Iran, announced in an Instagram video the formation of an alliance among grieving mothers from Kurdistan. In the video, Mohammadi highlighted the mothers' pain and their determination to carry on, concluding with a Mother's Day message to all grieving and bereaved mothers.
The United Arab Emirates conducted an airstrike on Iran's Lavan Island refinery during the conflict, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The United Arab Emirates reportedly carried out secret strikes on Iran, targeting an oil refinery and other locations.
The United Arab Emirates has become involved militarily in the conflict with Iran, as former President Donald Trump stated that a ceasefire between the warring parties is collapsing.
Pakistan has permitted Iranian military aircraft to park at its airfields, including the Nur Khan Air Force Base, shielding them from potential American airstrikes, according to US officials cited by CBS News, despite Pakistan's role as a mediator in the US-Iran conflict.
In an interview, former President Donald Trump described the current ceasefire in the conflict with Iran as having only a "one percent" chance of survival, likening it to a moribund state sustained by artificial means. Jason Brodsky, Policy Director of United Against Nuclear Iran, discussed ongoing speculation about whether Trump will pursue diplomatic or military solutions to the Iran issue.
The Wall Street Journal reports that the United Arab Emirates conducted covert military strikes against Iran as tensions in the Gulf region escalated, according to a recent article.
Mojtaba Zolnour, a member of Iran's Parliament Legal and Judicial Commission, stated that Iran can strike vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz from locations such as Semnan, Mashhad, and Tehran, suggesting the capability to close the strait by sinking a few vessels.
The United Arab Emirates has been conducting secret attacks on Iran, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned 12 individuals and entities, including officials from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and companies in Hong Kong, Dubai, Oman, and Sharjah, for their role in the sale and transfer of Iranian oil to China. Among those sanctioned are Ahmad Mohammadi-Zadeh, Samad Fathi Salami, and Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Gahi, along with several shell companies used to conceal the IRGC's activities.
CBS News, citing American officials, reported that Pakistan has unofficially allowed some of Iran's military aircraft to be stationed at its airports, potentially shielding them from U.S. airstrikes. Additionally, Iran has transferred some of its civilian aircraft to Afghanistan, though it is unclear if any military aircraft are included.
Pakistan and Afghanistan permitted Iran to reposition military and civilian aircraft on their bases to safeguard them from potential U.S. airstrikes, according to CBS reporting citing anonymous U.S. officials. Among the aircraft relocated was an Iranian ISR platform, a modified RC-130 "Saba," moved to Pakistan's Nur Khan Air Force Base.
On Monday, Axios reported that a security meeting is set to be held at the White House, where U.S. President Donald Trump and top officials including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will discuss potential next steps regarding Iran, including the possibility of returning to military action.
The U.S. Treasury Department launched the "Economic Fury" campaign, targeting 12 individuals and entities involved in facilitating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) oil sales to China through front companies in Hong Kong, Dubai, and other jurisdictions, disrupting tens of millions of dollars in oil revenue. The designated individuals include key IRGC oil officials, while the entities include companies like Hong Kong Blue Ocean Limited, Ocean Alliance Shipping LLC, and Atic Energy FZ-LLC, among others.
The United States has imposed new sanctions on three individuals and nine entities related to the Islamic Republic, including four entities in Hong Kong, four in the United Arab Emirates, and one in Oman. The sanctioned individuals are Mohammad Reza Ashrafi, Samad Fathi Salami, and Ahmad Mohammadi-Zadeh, all linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
President Donald Trump of the United States is considering the revival of "Operation Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz, with plans for a broader military operation beyond just guiding ships through the strait.
On Sunday, the U.S. military announced that an Ohio-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine entered Gibraltar, a British territory at the Strait of Gibraltar. The Pentagon did not disclose the submarine's name, as deployment locations of U.S. nuclear submarines are highly classified.