Intel Net

BREAKING: Iran’s reported counter-proposal to the United States includes what sources describe as a vague commitment against pursuing nuclear weapons, while reportedly omitting any reference to Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile or the Strait of Hormuz. The reported proposal also no longer includes even a temporary halt to uranium enrichment, according to Middle East Spectator. (Reuters)

BREAKING: Iran’s response to the latest U.S. proposal is reportedly negative, according to Middle East Spectator. The reported response comes amid ongoing tensions and continued disputes over sanctions relief and uranium enrichment terms.

BREAKING: POLITICO reports that AIPAC and other pro-Israel groups have spent more than $9 million targeting Congressman Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary, helping push total spending in the race above $32 million, making it the most expensive House primary in U.S. history. The report adds that major pro-Israel Republican donors contributed to a Trump-linked super PAC that spent millions on the race, while Massie has remained defiant and recently introduced legislation that would require AIPAC to register as a foreign agent.

BREAKING: Iranian officials reportedly warned that Tehran is prepared to target the coastlines of the UAE and Bahrain if any attempt is made to seize Iranian-controlled islands in the Persian Gulf. The warning follows reports that former Trump administration-linked officials encouraged the UAE to move against Iranian-held territory, suggesting Gulf forces could act instead of direct U.S. involvement.

BREAKING: President Trump is reportedly set to hold another high-level national security meeting on Tuesday focused on Iran, according to Barak Ravid citing three U.S. officials. The discussions come as tensions rise around stalled nuclear negotiations, with previous talks reportedly reviving consideration of potential military options. Senior administration, intelligence, diplomatic, and military officials are expected to participate.

BREAKING: President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly held a 30-minute phone call, according to Ynet. The report says Netanyahu immediately entered a limited-security cabinet meeting afterward, while White House reporters were simultaneously called to an unspecified event on the South Lawn.

BREAKING: The U.S. is reportedly considering a revised nuclear proposal that would allow Iran to continue enriching uranium up to 3.67%, marking a potential shift from Washington’s earlier zero-enrichment position. According to reports, the proposal could give Iran access to more than $25 billion in frozen funds while preserving parts of its enrichment program. Reports also claim Iran has rejected the offer and submitted a counterproposal.

BREAKING: Axios, citing classified U.S. intelligence, reports that Cuba has allegedly received more than 300 long-range military drones from Iran and Russia and is discussing potential contingency plans involving U.S. targets, including Guantanamo Bay and nearby naval assets. Reuters says the intelligence has not been independently verified, while U.S. officials reportedly do not view the threat as imminent. (Reuters)

BREAKING: Israel reportedly maintained a covert military presence at two separate locations inside Iraq, including a western site allegedly used to support operations during the 2025 conflict with Iran, according to The New York Times. The report also cites Iraqi officials who claim Baghdad was instructed by the United States to shut down radar systems during clashes with Iran to avoid interference with American aircraft operating in the region.

BREAKING: Reports indicate that 11 U.S. Air Force C-17A aircraft are departing the Middle East toward Europe, with observers noting a similar movement pattern was seen shortly before the outbreak of hostilities on February 28. The development also comes days after Israeli Channel 12 reported that President Trump allegedly halted planned strikes against Iran “at the last minute.”

BREAKING: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says “the world stands at the cusp of a new order,” adding that Iran’s “70-day resistance” has accelerated global transformation. Referencing Chinese President Xi Jinping, Ghalibaf stated that “the future belongs to the Global South.”

BREAKING: Iran is moving toward a new framework for regulating maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the head of parliament’s national security committee, who says details of the system will be announced “soon.” The proposal reportedly includes charging vessels for passage, a move that would likely intensify tensions over control of one of the world’s most strategic shipping lanes, according to Bloomberg.

BREAKING: Iran’s Parliamentary National Security Commission head Ebrahim Azizi says Iran has developed a “professional mechanism” to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz along a designated route that will be announced soon. He added that only commercial vessels cooperating with Iran would be allowed access, with fees applied for what he described as specialized maritime services, while excluding operators of the so-called “freedom project.”

BREAKING: The Israeli military says it has killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas’ military wing, according to official Israeli statements.

BREAKING: Reports from Israeli Channel 12 say President Trump is expected to decide within 24 hours on potential major military action against Iran, with Israel set to receive the decision within the same timeframe. A senior Israeli official is quoted as saying a renewed conflict may be “near,” with preparations underway for fighting that could last days to weeks. Separately, reports citing the New York Times say the U.S. and Israel are conducting extensive joint military preparations, with thousands of troops positioned in the region as possible operational options against Iran are being considered, including strikes on key nuclear facilities.

BREAKING: Sources in Tehran claim Iran is prepared to fully block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the war resumes, aiming to trigger major energy disruptions, soaring global prices, and increased pressure on the United States. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait carries critical Europe-Asia undersea internet cables and serves as the southern gateway to the Suez corridor, a route responsible for a major share of global shipping traffic between Asia and Europe.

BREAKING: A source close to Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf claims China has informed the U.S. that it recognizes Iran’s “exercise of sovereignty” over the Strait of Hormuz, reportedly contradicting the White House readout of the Trump–Xi summit regarding Iran’s role in the waterway. The same source also claims more than 10 Chinese vessels have transited the Strait under Iran’s permit system in the past two days.

BREAKING: Iran International reports that the Iranian parliament is reportedly reviewing a bill that would reward €50 million to anyone who kills U.S. President Donald Trump.

BREAKING: Israel reportedly stabs the UAE in the back for a second time, with Israeli media now revealing that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was accompanied during his Abu Dhabi visit by the IDF Chief of Staff, the head of Mossad, and the head of Shin Bet. Emirati officials are reportedly “outraged” over the disclosures, amid concerns the revelations could damage sensitive ties between Israel and the UAE.

BREAKING: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran “absolutely cannot trust the Americans” and that any agreement must be fully specified and clarified before proceeding. He also warned that some actors are trying to drag the U.S. into another war, while expressing hope that diplomacy will prevail and a negotiated solution can be reached. He added that Iran has received messages from the United States indicating interest in continued talks.