As we stated shortly after the war kicked off, a mission into Iran to rid the country of its highly enriched nuclear material, once and for all, would be extremely risky and very complex. You can read more about these realities here<\/a>. The main issue is that, by the Trump administration\u2019s own stated objectives, the current conflict doesn\u2019t really end until the enriched uranium, most of which is likely buried in the rubble of the underground Isfahan nuclear complex, is removed from the country. Estimates state that this stockpile, stored in scuba tank-like cylinders, is likely enough material to construct around a dozen nuclear warheads, that is if a program to fully weaponize it and construct and validate a device were to move forward.<\/p>\n Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump said Iran initially offered to accompany the U.S. into its facilities storing HEU that were severely damaged during last year\u2019s Operation Midnight Hammer attacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, Tehran changed its stance, Trump claimed.<\/p>\n \u201cThey said \u2018you\u2019re going to have to take it,’\u201d the American president said of Iran\u2019s initial response to the issue of recovering the uranium.<\/p>\n \u201cWe were going to go with them, but they changed their mind because they didn\u2019t put it in the paper,\u201d the president added, referring to a peace plan delivered by Iran over the weekend. \u201cSo they agree with us, and then they take it back\u2026But I have a great plan, but the plan is they cannot have a nuclear weapon. And they didn\u2019t say that in their letter.\u201d<\/p>\n NOW \u2013 Trump claims Iran rescinded a previous offer inviting the U.S. to come in and remove all enriched uranium from the country: “They said you’re going to have to take it. We were going to go with them. But they changed their mind.” pic.twitter.com\/QcaqpNsXQu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Trump also played-off the issue this weekend saying U.S. forces are watching the site closely and will kill anyone or anything that gets close to it. <\/p>\n \u203c\ufe0f Trump on the enriched Uranium : We’ll get that at some point\u2026 We have it surveilled. I did a thing called Space Force, and they are watching that\u2026 If anybody got near the place, we will know about it \u2014 and we’ll blow them up. pic.twitter.com\/pvcZ6vRqJQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Hiba Nasr (@HibaNasr) May 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Speaking to 60 Minutes, Netanyahu seemed more direct about a potential ground incursion into Iran, yet evasive about the details. Asked how he envisions the highly enriched uranium will be removed from Iran, Netanyahu stated: \u201cYou go in, and you take it out.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWith what? Special forces from Israel, special forces from the United States?\u201d the Israeli leader was quizzed.<\/p>\n \u201cWell, I\u2019m not gonna talk about military means, but what President Trump has said to me, \u2018I want to go in there.\u2019 And I think it can be done physically. That\u2019s not the problem. If you have an agreement, and you go in, and you take it out, why not? That\u2019s the best way.\u201d<\/p>\n Netanyahu was purposefully elusive when asked if it would require force to remove the uranium should no agreement be reached.<\/p>\n \u201cWell, you\u2019re gonna ask me these questions. I\u2019m gonna dodge them. Because I\u2019m not gonna talk about our military \u2013 possibilities, plans, or anything of the kind,\u201d he proffered. \u201cI\u2019m not gonna give a timetable to it, but I\u2019m gonna say that\u2019s a terrifically important mission.\u201d<\/p>\n \t\t \n\t\t\t\tNetanyahu says there’s still “work to be done” before Iran war ends | 60 Minutes\t\t\t<\/p>\n The Israeli government \u201cwants Trump to order a special forces operation to secure Iran\u2019s enriched uranium stockpile,\u201d Axios reported on Monday<\/a>. \u201cIsraeli officials say Trump is hesitant to order such an operation because it is highly risky.\u201d<\/p>\n Axios: The Israeli government wants Trump to order a special forces operation to secure Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile. Israeli officials say Trump is hesitant to order such an operation because it is highly risky.<\/p>\n \u2014 Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n As we have previously reported<\/a>, Trump is mulling over his options to retrieve the HEU through a special operations mission. Former U.S. Central Command commander, retired Gen. Joseph Votel, also told us at the time that such an endeavor is highly risky and may not achieve its goal. You can read more about his analysis in our interview with him here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, ending the hostilities remains in question as the U.S. and Iran remain far apart in ceasefire negotiations. Trump on Monday called the aforementioned recent Iranian peace offer a \u201cpiece of garbage\u201d that he didn\u2019t finish reading and added that the ceasefire is on \u201cmassive life support.\u201d<\/p>\n Trump is \u201cleaning toward taking some form of military action against Iran to increase pressure on the regime and force concessions on its nuclear program,\u201d Axios reported<\/a>, citing two U.S. officials.<\/p>\n \u201cHe will tune them up a bit,\u201d one U.S. official told the outlet. \u201cI think we all know where this is going,\u201d a second U.S. official said.<\/p>\n Regardless, two U.S. officials told Axios<\/a> they don\u2019t think Trump would order military action against Iran before he returns from China.<\/p>\n President Donald Trump is likely to press President Xi Jinping over China\u2019s approach to Iran when they meet later this week, senior US officials said Sunday. https:\/\/t.co\/mxmwLrCs1w<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Bloomberg (@business) May 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Trump is considering Project Freedom<\/a>, the effort to guide commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz that he paused after about 36 hours<\/a> last week, Axios added. He is also weighing whether to \u201cresume the bombing campaign and strike the 25% of targets the U.S. military identified but hasn\u2019t hit yet.\u201d<\/p>\n \u05d4\u05e0\u05e9\u05d9\u05d0 \u05d8\u05e8\u05d0\u05de\u05e4 \u05e0\u05e4\u05d2\u05e9 \u05d4\u05d9\u05d5\u05dd (\u05e9\u05e0\u05d9) \u05e2\u05dd \u05e6\u05d5\u05d5\u05ea \u05d4\u05d1\u05d9\u05d8\u05d7\u05d5\u05df \u05d4\u05dc\u05d0\u05d5\u05de\u05d9 \u05d4\u05d1\u05db\u05d9\u05e8 \u05e9\u05dc\u05d5 \u05db\u05d3\u05d9 \u05dc\u05d3\u05d5\u05df \u05d1\u05e6\u05e2\u05d3\u05d9\u05dd \u05d4\u05d1\u05d0\u05d9\u05dd \u05de\u05d5\u05dc \u05d0\u05d9\u05e8\u05d0\u05df, \u05db\u05d5\u05dc\u05dc \u05d0\u05e4\u05e9\u05e8\u05d5\u05ea \u05dc\u05d7\u05d9\u05d3\u05d5\u05e9 \u05d4\u05dc\u05d7\u05d9\u05de\u05d4, \u05dc\u05d0\u05d7\u05e8 \u05e9\u05d4\u05de\u05e9\u05d0 \u05d5\u05de\u05ea\u05df \u05d1\u05d9\u05df \u05d4\u05e6\u05d3\u05d3\u05d9\u05dd \u05d4\u05d2\u05d9\u05e2 \u05dc\u05de\u05d1\u05d5\u05d9 \u05e1\u05ea\u05d5\u05dd \u05d1\u05d9\u05d5\u05dd \u05e8\u05d0\u05e9\u05d5\u05df, \u05db\u05da \u05d0\u05de\u05e8\u05d5 \u05e9\u05dc\u05d5\u05e9\u05d4 \u05d1\u05db\u05d9\u05e8\u05d9\u05dd \u05d0\u05de\u05e8\u05d9\u05e7\u05e0\u05d9\u05dd https:\/\/t.co\/Yolz48Dxqj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Trump told Fox News that he is thinking about reconstituting Project Freedom.<\/p>\n \u201cPresident Trump just spoke to our John Roberts a moment ago,\u201d the network noted. \u201cHe says he is now considering renewing Project Freedom, but he says this time around the US guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz would be just one small piece of a larger military operation.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHe would not divulge at this time what the other pieces would be,\u201d Roberts explained.<\/p>\n As we previously explained<\/a>, Trump initially claimed he paused Project Freedom to give Iranian negotiators more time to respond to his peace deal. However, NBC News later reported<\/a> that Trump ended the effort because Saudi officials, surprised by the operation, withdrew access to its bases and airspace.<\/p>\n President Trump told Fox News he is considering reviving Project Freedom, adding that U.S. naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz would be only one component of a broader military operation. pic.twitter.com\/RgLfVVRomi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Open Source Intel (@Osint613) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Iran on Monday revealed what it claimed to be its terms, which made no mention of the uranium. They include the U.S. paying war damages to Iran, recognition of Iran\u2019s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, the end of U.S. sanctions and the release of Iran\u2019s blocked assets by the U.S., according to a post on X by Iran\u2019s official IRIB state broadcaster.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8EXCLUSIVE \u2013 The necessity for the U.S. to pay war damages to Iran. \u2014 IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) (@iribnews_irib) May 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei described his government\u2019s offer as reasonable.<\/p>\n \u201cIs it excessive to demand an end to maritime piracy against Iranian ships?\u201d he asked rhetorically. \u201cTo demand the release of Iranian assets unjustly held in foreign banks for years under American pressure? Our proposal for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, is that excessive? Establishing security and peace across the entire region, including Lebanon, is that excessive?\u201d \u201cUnfortunately, the American side still insists on positions largely built and shaped by the Zionist regime, and continues to hold its one-sided stance and unreasonable demands,\u201d\u00a0 Baghaei added.<\/p>\n Iran’s FM Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei:<\/p>\n We did not demand any concessions from America; rather, we called for an end to the war and a halt to the piracy at sea against Iranian ships.<\/p>\n Our proposals to America were generous and responsible pic.twitter.com\/n17pJzcbmB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Open Source Intel (@Osint613) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n In his comments, the Iranian official was referring to the U.S. firing on and seizing<\/a> Iranian-linked ships. Baghaei was also reacting to a statement made by Trump on Sunday dismissing Tehran\u2019s latest offer. Trump has repeatedly stated his main objectives are that Iran will never get a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened. The future of Iran\u2019s ballistic missile arsenal and support for proxies like the Houthis and Hezbollah are other sticking points.<\/p>\n \u201cI have just read the response from Iran\u2019s so-called \u2018Representatives,\u2019\u201d Trump announced on his Truth Social platform. \u201cI don\u2019t like it \u2014 TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!\u201d<\/p>\n “I have just read the response from Iran\u2019s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don\u2019t like it \u2014 TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE! Thank you for your attention to this matter.” -President DONALD J. TRUMP pic.twitter.com\/MIQDS9Ujjy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Given the wide diplomatic gap between the U.S. and Iran and statements by Trump and Netanyahu, how much longer the ceasefire can hold remains an open question.<\/p>\n UPDATE: 7:44 PM EDT \u2013<\/p>\n Reacting to the aforementioned Wall Street Journal story<\/a> about a clandestine Israeli military base set up in Iraq, that country\u2019s military on Monday said there are currently no foreign military bases or forces operating in the country.<\/p>\n The Iraqi Security Media cell stated on X that \u201cthe matter pertains to an incident that occurred on 5\/3\/2026, during which an Iraqi security force from the Karbala Operations Command, as well as from Najaf, moved and clashed with unidentified, unlicensed detachments supported by aircraft at that time, resulting in the martyrdom of one fighter from the Iraqi security forces, the injury of two others with wounds, and the damaging of a vehicle.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe wish to clarify that some are attempting to exploit this incident politically, and there are escalatory statements being made without knowledge of the facts,\u201d the post continued. \u201cAll these statements harm the reputation of Iraq and its security leadership, which affirms\u2014and is certain\u2014that there are no unauthorized forces or bases currently on Iraqi territory. There is significant effort being undertaken by our security units through inspection operations across all areas of responsibility. We also affirm that the necessary legal measures will be taken against anyone attempting to spread misleading information or malicious rumors that send negative messages about Iraq\u2019s sovereignty, prestige, and the sacrifices of its security institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n \u0628\u064a\u0627\u0646 \u2014 \u062e\u0644\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0625\u0639\u0644\u0627\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0645\u0646\u064a\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf6 (@SecMedCell) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n UPDATE: 6:36 PM EDT \u2013<\/p>\n Israel\u2019s Iron Dome air defense system \u201chas been nearly 99% effective against missiles from Hamas and Hezbollah militants and \u200bhas knocked out most missiles from Iran,\u201d the chairman of \u200cstate-owned Iron Dome maker Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd said on Monday, according to Reuters<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rafael\u2019s Yuval Steinitz told a conference of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs that since the October \u200b2023 Hamas raid on Israel, Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in \u200bLebanon have between them fired some 40,000 rockets at Israel.<\/p>\n \u201cIron \u2060Dome intercepted most of them with success rates that (are) not 100% but close \u200bto 100%. It\u2019s around 98%, even 99%, so it\u2019s not perfect, but almost,\u201d \u200bSteinitz said.<\/p>\n Iran, he added, has fired about 1,500 ballistic missiles at Israel in two rounds of fighting since 2024 and \u201conly several dozens\u201d were not intercepted.<\/p>\n He noted that there was \u200bno shortage of missile interceptors.<\/p>\n The Trump administration is keeping up its economic pressure on Iran, \u201csanctioning another network selling and shipping Iranian oil for the IRGC,\u201d State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott stated X. \u201cThis action marks an additional round of sanctions under Economic Fury, part of the Administration\u2019s maximum pressure campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n The\u00a0Trump Administration\u00a0is sanctioning\u00a0another network\u00a0selling and shipping Iranian oil for the IRGC. This action\u00a0marks\u00a0an additional\u00a0round of sanctions under Economic Fury, part of the Administration\u2019s maximum pressure campaign.<\/p>\n \u2014 Tommy Pigott (@statedeptspox) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Satellite imagery from @CopernicusEU<\/a> shows no supertanker loadings on May 8, May 9 and May 11 (we don\u2019t have data for May 10 from either Sentinel 1 or Sentinel-2 ),\u201d Bloomberg energy and commodities columnist Javier Blas noted on X. \u201cIt looks like the longest stretch without loadings since the early days of the war.\u201d<\/p>\n Kharg Island update: @CopernicusEU<\/a> satellite imagery shows no supertanker loadings on May 8, May 9 and May 11 (we don’t have data for May 10 from either Sentinel 1 or Sentinel-2 \ud83d\udef0\ufe0f). It looks like the longest stretch without loadings since the early days of the war. pic.twitter.com\/yJoTzGO79j<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Javier Blas (@JavierBlas) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n UPDATE: 6:17 PM EDT \u2013<\/p>\n As Pakistan positioned itself as a diplomatic conduit between Tehran and Washington, \u201cit quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields, potentially shielding them from American airstrikes,\u201d CBS News reported<\/a>, citing U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter.\u00a0<\/p>\n Iran also sent civilian aircraft to park in neighboring Afghanistan, the network added, saying it was not clear if military aircraft were among those flights.<\/p>\n Among the military hardware was an Iranian Air Force RC-130, a reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering variant of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules tactical transport aircraft.<\/p>\n Scoop via @CBSNews<\/a>: As Pakistan positioned itself as a diplomatic conduit between Tehran and Washington, it quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park in its country, potentially shielding them from US airstrikes, sources told @JimLaPorta<\/a> and me. Days after Trump announced\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The United Arab Emirates has \u200bsecretly carried out military \u200cstrikes on Iran, the Wall \u200bStreet Journal reported \u200bon Monday<\/a>, citing \u2060people familiar with \u200bthe matter.<\/p>\n The strikes, \u200bwhich the UAE has not publicly acknowledged, \u200bincluded an \u200battack on a refinery on \u200cIran\u2019s \u2060Lavan Island in the Persian Gulf, WSJ said, \u200badding \u200bthat \u2060the attack took place \u200bin early \u200bApril, according to the publication.<\/p>\n The UAE has \u200bcarried out military \u200cstrikes on #Iran<\/a>, according to the Wall \u200bStreet Journal.<\/p>\n The strikes, \u200bwhich the UAE has not publicly acknowledged, \u200bincluded an attack on a refinery on \u200cIran’s \u2060Lavan Island in the Persian Gulf.https:\/\/t.co\/0GJFrUdbsh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Hamidreza Azizi (@HamidRezaAz) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n UPDATES<\/p>\n The U.S. blockade on Iranian ports remains ongoing, there was another report of ships attacked by drones in the Persian Gulf and the UAE said Iran is continuing to launch attacks against its territory.<\/p>\n U.S. Central Command on Monday claimed it has turned away 62 ships and disabled four<\/a> attempting to run the blockade in total since the blockade began on April 13<\/a>.<\/p>\n USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) monitors regional waters as it transits the Arabian Sea during enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran. CENTCOM forces have redirected 62 commercial ships and disabled 4 to ensure compliance. pic.twitter.com\/Qw5QrTUn5R<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Ambrey maritime security firm said two ships were struck on Sunday in the Persian Gulf.<\/p>\n \u201cA Panama-flagged deck cargo vessel was impacted by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) while anchored approximately 23.6 NM east-northeast of the port of Doha, Qatar,\u201d according to an Ambrey alert.\u00a0\u201cThe impact resulted in a small fire, which was subsequently extinguished by the vessel\u2019s crew. The vessel reported damage to its conveyor system at approximately 07:15 UTC. One coast guard vessel was observed alongside, rendering assistance. No crew casualties were reported in connection with the incident. This incident occurred approximately 2.8 NM south of an additional vessel that was impacted by a projectile on the morning of 10 May. Ambrey will provide updates as new information becomes available.\u201d<\/p>\n The Ambrey alert did not specify who launched the drones.<\/p>\n On Sunday, UAE said it was attacked by two drones launched by Iran, the latest in a string of strikes dating back to the beginning of the war on Feb. 28 and continuing even after the April 7 ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.<\/p>\n UAE Air Defenses engaged 2 UAV\u2019s.<\/p>\n The Ministry of Defense announced that on May 10, 2026, UAE air defense systems successfully engaged 2 UAV\u2019s launched from Iran.<\/p>\n Since the onset of these blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defenses have engaged a total of 551 ballistic missiles,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/yvruj6d3om<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \u0648\u0632\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062f\u0641\u0627\u0639 |MOD UAE (@modgovae) May 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The issue of Iran will loom large over Trump\u2019s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing later this week. As we have previously reported<\/a>, China relies heavily on Iranian oil and is also suspected of aiding its war efforts<\/a>.<\/p>\n Trump is expected to call on Beijing to persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.<\/a> However, the topic is fraught with tensions over recent U.S. actions against China.<\/p>\n Last week, the U.S. imposed sanctions on several China-based companies<\/a>, alleging that they provided \u201csatellite imagery to enable Iran\u2019s military strikes against US forces in the Middle East\u201d and enabled \u201cefforts by Iran\u2019s military to secure weapons, as well as raw materials with applications in Iran\u2019s ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs,\u201d according to the Guardian<\/a>.<\/p>\n On Monday, China lashed out at those sanctions, describing them as illegal and unilateral, Reuters reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have always required Chinese enterprises to conduct business in accordance with laws and regulations, and will firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises,\u201d spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press briefing.<\/p>\n Iraqi lawmakers are calling for investigation into a clandestine military outpost Israel reportedly set up in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against \u200bIran. The Wall Street Journal on Saturday reported <\/a>that Israel built the installation, \u200bwhich housed special forces and served as a \u200blogistical hub for the Israeli air force, with the \u2060knowledge of the U.S. just before the start of \u200bthe war. It also included \u200bsearch-and-rescue teams positioned to assist any downed Israeli pilots, according to the Journal. Israeli forces fired on Iraqi troops after it was discovered, the newspaper added.\u00a0<\/p>\n Exclusive: Israel built a secret military post in Iraq to support its campaign against Iran and launched strikes on Iraqi troops who almost found it early in the war https:\/\/t.co\/f9FISMgdNs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) May 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Ahmed Majid, a Kurdish politician, \u201cis among several lawmakers who have harshly reacted to the report of the existence of an Israeli base in the Arab country,\u201d Iran\u2019s official IRNA news agency reported <\/a>on Monday. Majid warned \u201cthat Iraq\u2019s sovereignty is being violated by both the United States and the Israeli regime.\u201d<\/p>\n Member of Parliament Abu Turab al-Tamimi called the presence of the Israeli military base and American forces \u201ca dangerous security scandal\u201d and raised questions \u201cabout how enemy forces entered deep into Iraqi territory without the knowledge of border guards, the Interior Ministry, and the Joint Operations Command.\u201d <\/p>\n al-Tamimi insisted that \u201can immediate investigation should be opened and committees should be formed to hold the perpetrators accountable,\u201d IRNA noted.<\/p>\n Video emerged online purporting to show the Israeli outpost, in the Najaf desert, from a distance. The video was reportedly taken by an Iraqi soldier, though we cannot independently verify these claims.<\/p>\n Circulating footage claiming to show the Israeli military outpost in Iraq’s Najaf desert from a distance. The Iraqi soldier who is filming says the lights belong to two U.S. bases. The Iraqi forces appear to be keeping their distance, as reported by Al-Arabiya. https:\/\/t.co\/p7tGGCyEDO<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kgAfEtsGgI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ariel Oseran \u0623\u0631\u064a\u0626\u0644 \u0623\u0648\u0633\u064a\u0631\u0627\u0646 (@ariel_oseran) May 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n However, the likelihood of an outpost like this is something we have suggested was all but assumed going back to last year\u2019s 12 Day War.<\/p>\n Hezbollah released video footage on Sunday claiming to show its first-person view <\/a>(FPV) drones attacking an Israeli Iron Dome air defense<\/a> battery in northern Israel. The video shows what appears to be two attacks, one on a launcher and one on another launcher with several Israeli troops observed nearby. In each case, the video cuts out before any damage is seen.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThere was no public comment from the IDF<\/a>, but unofficially, IDF sources could not dispute the video\u2019s authenticity, and the visuals spoke for themselves,\u201d the Times of Israel noted<\/a>.<\/p>\n As we were among the first to report<\/a>, Hezbollah has been ramping up its FPV drone attacks on Israeli forces, creating havoc and leaving Israel scrambling for countermeasures<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Hezbollah released footage showing one of its drones targeting an iron dome platform positioned in Israel northern border over the weekend. pic.twitter.com\/aWBr7NiLkw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ariel Oseran \u0623\u0631\u064a\u0626\u0644 \u0623\u0648\u0633\u064a\u0631\u0627\u0646 (@ariel_oseran) May 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The British Royal Navy is deploying its Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon <\/a>to the Middle East to take part in a potential European post-ceasefire effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The vital body of water has been closed to nearly all shipping by Iran since the war broke out on Feb. 28.<\/p>\n The deployment comes as the U.K. and France will host the first meeting of the Strait of Hormuz coalition of defense ministers on Tuesday to map out a way forward amid the global economic impact of the Strait closure. It is also taking place as the latest round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran remains deadlocked while a shaky ceasefire holds<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Type 45 destroyer<\/a> will forward deploy to ensure the UK can contribute to a future multinational mission to secure the critical waterway and safeguard freedom of navigation, following a sustainable ceasefire,\u201d the Royal Navy said in a statement on Monday. \u201cHMS Dragon can use her Sea Viper missile system <\/a>to help safeguard UK assets and interests \u2013 assisted by Wildcats<\/a> from 815 Naval Air Squadron equipped with Martlet missiles<\/a> able to deal with the aerial drone threat.\u201d<\/p>\n The Wildcats are helicopters with drone-busting capabilities that operate off Royal Navy destroyers and frigates.<\/p>\n The idea is that the Dragon would help set up an air defense bubble over the Strait in case a more comprehensive ceasefire breaks down. That would protect ships like the German minesweeper Fulda, which is also heading toward the region<\/a>, as well as commercial vessels transiting the Strait.<\/p>\n As we previously reported<\/a>, the Royal Navy\u2019s Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond used the Sea Viper system, along with guns, to take down more than a half-dozen drones launched by the Houthis in one engagement during the Iranian-backed rebel group\u2019s campaign against Red Sea shipping in 2024<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can see an image from that engagement below.<\/p>\n![\"Netanyahu](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1778543890_375_hqdefault.jpg\"\/)
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Details of Iran’s response to the U.S plan, which Trump called unacceptable:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Recognition of Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
\u2013 End of U.S. sanctions.
-Release of Iran’s blocked assets by the U.S.<\/p>\n
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Royal Navy personnel aboard the HMS Diamond in action against a Houthi attack in the Red Sea. (Owen Cooban\/U.K. Ministry of Defense) Owen Cooban\/U.K. Ministry of Defense<\/p>\n