Mr. Speaker, I am a gooner...

The IDF is operating in all arenas with determination. The operation is not over.

The IDF is prepared to renew fighting if required and remains in a state of constant readiness both defensively and offensively — from Judea and Samaria (West Bank) to Tehran.

Four weeks ago, CENTCOM began implementing the blockade against ships entering and exiting Iran’s ports.

As of today, American forces have redirected 67 commercial vessels, allowed 15 supporting humanitarian aid to pass, and disabled 4 to ensure compliance.

Earlier this week, CENTCOM forces ensured that 2 commercial vessels turned around to comply with the blockade after communicating via radio and firing warning shots from small arms, clearly demonstrating that U.S. enforcement remains in full effect.

The entire global economy is obviously affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but the African continent is affected especially.

Several countries have increased their fuel prices by more than 30%, along with massive increases in their fertilizer and risks of rupture in the coming months, which puts food security at risk.

In the face of this, we must support the African economy even more.

In clear attempt to sow discord, Kuwait has unlawfully attacked an Iranian boat and detained 4 of our citizens in the Persian Gulf. This illegal act took place near island used by the U.S. to attack Iran.

We demand immediate release of our nationals and reserve right to respond.

Today, the Department of State is publicly restating the United States’ generous offer to provide an additional $100 million in direct humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people that would be distributed in coordination with the Catholic Church and other reliable independent humanitarian organizations.

The decision rests with the Cuban regime to accept our offer of assistance or deny critical living-saving aid and ultimately be accountable to the Cuban people for standing in the way of critical assistance.

I spent a good amount of time on the phone with both Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff and a number of our friends in the Arab world this morning.

The fundamental question is, do we make enough progress that we satisfy the president's red line? And the red line is very simple.

He needs to feel confident that we've put a number of protections in place such that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.