Kristopher Rivera

From the @CBSNews national security team: Analysts at the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon's arm for military intelligence, assessed that China was weighing whether to provide Tehran with advanced radar systems. cbsnews.com/news/us-intell…

SCOOP: U.S. officials are telling some European countries to expect delays in the deliveries of some previously approved weapons as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stockpiles, sources familiar with the matter tell @G_Slattery and me

SCOOP, w/ @humeyra_pamuk: U.S. officials have informed European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are ​likely to be delayed ​as the Iran war continues to ⁠draw on weapons stocks, three ​sources familiar with the matter told @Reuters

U.S. intelligence says China considered giving Iran advanced radar systems early in its conflict with the U.S. and Israel. The systems could improve Iran’s ability to detect drones and missiles. It’s unclear if any transfer happened. Source: CBS News

📸 U.S. sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraf carrier are reporting poor-quality food and small portions during a long deployment near Iran. Because of extended operations and strained supply lines, crews are relying on limited resupply at sea, leading to rationing and lower morale. Families say sailors are often hungry, and mail disruptions mean they can’t send extra food or supplies. Source: USA Today

President Trump said Iran has agreed to hand over “nuclear dust” that was buried by last year’s U.S. airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities. It would be a significant step in U.S. efforts to reduce Tehran’s ability to produce a nuclear weapon. wapo.st/4tbyvVy

.@POTUS on the recent disappearances and deaths of U.S. scientists: "I hope it's random, but we're going to know in the next week and a half. I just left a meeting on that subject... some of them were very important people, and we're going to look at it..."

Doocy: There are at least ten missing scientists with access to classified material Trump: I hope it’s random. We’re going to know in the next week and a half. Doocy: It is possible a foreign adversary is in the US scooping people up. Trump: Well, Biden had open borders.

Trump: “they’ve agreed to almost everything”

.@POTUS: "I want him to preach the Gospel, I’m all about the Gospel. But I also know you cannot let a certain country, which is a very mean-spirited country, have a nuclear weapon. If they did, they would use it... So the pope can disagree."

Trump indicates another round of US-Iran talks could happen this weekend. If a deal is reached and the signing happens in Pakistan Trump says he "might go"

"The home of one of Pope Leo's brothers was the victim of a false bomb threat on Wednesday night. Police in New Lenox, Illinois, received a call at about 6:29 p.m. for a reported bomb threat at the house of John Prevost, officials said. "Out of an abundance of caution, surrounding homes were notified and asked to evacuate," police said. There were no explosives and no injuries." abc7ny.com/post/pope-leos…

President Trump says US is not negotiating a mere 20 year moratorium on nuclear weapons w/ Iran, says Iran “cannot have a nuclear weapon” and “We’re very close to making a deal” Partial quotes, Trump gaggle still ongoing: “We have a powerful statement beyond 20 years….There’s no 20 year limit” “Iran has agreed to that, they’ve agreed to give us the nuclear dust” “We have a lot of agreement with Iran and something that’s going to happen, very positive” “If there’s no deal fighting resumes”

.@POTUS on the ceasefire with Iran: "I’m not sure it needs to be extended. Iran wants to make a deal, and we are dealing very nicely with them."

NEW: US military fully withdraws from Syria after 10 years End of an era… middleeasteye.net/news/us-milita…

New: Tulsi Gabbard told Trump in February she did not support a clean FISA reauth. Helps explain while she’s largely been MIA as White House tries to sell skeptical lawmakers on the program. Screenshot below from POLITICO’s Morning Cyber:

U.S. House Narrowly Defeats Iran War Powers Resolution in 213-214 Vote

.@POTUS: "It's very important that the Pope understands... Iran killed 42,000 people that were totally unarmed. They were protesters. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. If they did, every country, including Italy, where he's stationed, would be in trouble."

The radar on top of the US embassy in Baghdad has reportedly been equipped with an anti-drone cage.

This is win-win for all involved. Here’s why: - Aoun already looks good, declining Netanyahu call, getting call from Trump and getting a ceasefire - Trump gets to take credit, use this to advance Iran talks, potentially bigger deal with Lebanon - Netanyahu can claim first talks with Lebanese since 80s, potentially summit in Washington - Iran can claim it insisted on ceasefire ask and now can proceed with talks - Hezbollah can claim it withstood a month and a half of Israeli bombardment