The day began with reports of a second consecutive Iranian missile and drone attack on the UAE, following the previous day's strikes. US intelligence assessments indicated Iran's nuclear timeline remained unchanged, about a year from a bomb. By mid-morning, a CNN report revealed US-Israeli coordination for potential strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and leadership, aiming to force concessions. However, US defense officials maintained that Iran's attacks remained below the threshold for resuming war. In the afternoon, outgoing Air Force chief Tomer Bar admitted IDF failure on October 7 and called for an external investigation. By evening, reports emerged that Trump nearly ordered renewed strikes on Iran but pulled back at the last moment after an Iranian proposal. Domestically, Finance Minister Smotrich sparked outrage by comparing a government with an Arab party to the October 7 massacre, while the Blue and White party continued to fracture with a fifth MK departing.