🇸🇴⚡️- "UKMTO has received a report of an incident 83NM southeast of Eyl, Somalia. The Master of a cargo ship was approached by 2 small craft with armed persons onboard.

One small craft approached within 600m, warning shots were fired and the suspicious craftreturned fire. The suspicious small craft moved away and made clear of the reporting cargo ship.

All crew are safe and accounted for." - United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.

🇱🇧🇮🇱⚡️- "Yesterday (Wednesday), the forces identified a terrorist from the 'Radwan Force' unit of the Hezbollah terrorist organization who planned to carry out a terror attack against IDF forces in the immediate timeframe.

Shortly after the identification, the terrorist surrendered and was arrested by the forces, and he was transferred for further investigation to Unit 504.

The IDF will continue to operate to protect the front defense line area and to remove threats to the citizens of the State of Israel and IDF forces." - Israeli Defence Force.

🇱🇧🇮🇱⚡️- A second round of direct talks between Israel and Lebanon will occur this afternoon in Washington, according to Al-Nahar.

🇵🇸🇮🇱 - An Israeli strike in the northern Gaza Strip earlier today led to the death of 5 Palestinians, including three children.

The Israeli Defence Force claims that "Yesterday (Wed), combat team forces of a northern brigade operating in the northern Gaza Strip identified a terrorist who was active in the yellow line area and approached the forces in a manner that posed an immediate threat to them.

Immediately after identification, the forces fired and eliminated the terrorist in order to remove the threat.".

🇸🇾🇮🇱 - A statement from the Israeli Defence Force yesterday:

"A short while ago, approximately 40 Israeli civilians gathered near the border fence with Syria. After a few minutes, they crossed the fence and advanced several hundred meters into Syrian territory.

An IDF force operating in the area brought all the civilians back into Israeli territory and detained them on the spot."

The location that this event occured at was 33.270145, 35.784155.

🇸🇩🇸🇴⚡- Concerning footage currently circulating allegedly showing Somalia's al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen fighters present in Sudan, fighting against the Rapid Support Forces.

Reports and footage remain unconfirmed.

🇸🇩🇸🇦🇵🇰⚡- "Saudi Arabia has asked Pakistan to halt a $1.5 billion weapons deal with Sudan and reconsider a separate $4 billion defence agreement linked to [Haftar's eastern] Libya, signalling a shift in Riyadh’s regional strategy and adding fresh uncertainty to Islamabad’s push to expand its defence footprint across Africa.

Pakistan has halted a $1.5 billion arms agreement with Sudan after Saudi Arabia withdrew financing and asked Islamabad to terminate the deal.

The agreement, which included fighter jets and weapons systems, had reached advanced stages earlier this year and was part of Pakistan’s broader push to expand defence exports into African markets.

Sources said Western governments advised Saudi Arabia to avoid deeper involvement in proxy conflicts in Africa.

At the same time, the kingdom is reassessing external commitments as it seeks to rebuild its own military capacity amid tensions linked to Iran–US tensions," - Business Insider Africa.

🇺🇸🇪🇷⚡- The US is seeking to reset ties with reclusive but strategically vital Eritrea, including the potential easing of sanctions, the Wall Street Journal reports.

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️- "I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be (Their naval ships are ALL, 159 of them, at the bottom of the sea!), that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. There is to be no hesitation. Additionally, our mine “sweepers” are clearing the Strait right now. I am hereby ordering that activity to continue, but at a tripled up level! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP" - President Trump via Truth Social.

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️- A post shared by President Donald Trump on truth social that says;

"If there are two factions in Iran, one that wants a deal and one that doesn't, let's kill the ones who dont want a deal".

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️- "Iran is having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is! They just don’t know! The infighting is between the “Hardliners,” who have been losing BADLY on the battlefield, and the “Moderates,” who are not very moderate at all (but gaining respect!), is CRAZY! We have total control over the Strait of Hormuz. No ship can enter or leave without the approval of the United States Navy. It is “Sealed up Tight,” until such time as Iran is able to make a DEAL!!! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP" - President Trump via Truth Social.

🇮🇷⚡️- According to the New York Times, the IRGC is the main ruling force within the Iranian regime, as Mojtaba Khamenei has had one leg operated on thrice, and most likely amputated, in addition to surgery on one hand with continual nerve damage, and severe damage to his face and lips, which limit his ability to speak clearly.

Notably, since the start of the War in Iran, the generals have taken the initiative due to the length of time it takes for messages to reach Khamenei, due to extreme security precautions, and fearing an attempt on his life. For example, it was the IRGC who strategized the attacks on Israel and the Gulf States, closing the Strait of Hormuz, and agreed to the ceasefire with the United States.

As for leadership within the IRGC, they've sidelined Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in favor of Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, along with military generals who attended the negotiations in Islamabad for the first time.

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf directly rejects President Trump’s claim of infighting in Iran, stating that the country remains loyal to the Supreme Leader and are ready to make the “criminal enemy” regret its actions.