– The Iran Update provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities abroad that threaten US forces and interests
– The “Axis of Resistance” is an alliance cultivated by Iran in the Middle East to achieve strategic objectives
– Israeli forces conducted a large-scale counterterrorism operation in the West Bank in response to Hamas’ attempted suicide bombing
– Internal fissures among Palestinian militias in the Gaza Strip have emerged
– Iran has reiterated its intent to attack Israel in retaliation for the killing of Ismail Haniyeh
– The IDF has been conducting clearing operations in various areas in the Gaza Strip
– Russia’s TASS plans to open an office in Iran to deepen its partnership with Tehran
– Iran signed cooperation agreements with Turkmenistan covering various sectors including gas and maritime port cooperation
– Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister has discussed relations with Japan and the UAE in recent phone calls
– Internal appointments have been made in the Iranian government
– Iranian-backed Iraqi militia threatened to attack Israel’s Soreq Nuclear Research Center after resuming attacks on Israel
– The Sounion oil tanker continues to burn in the Red Sea after a Houthi attack, affecting maritime traffic and increasing shipping costs.