Times of Israel
CENTCOM strikes Iranian tankers while Iran seizes Chinese-owned vessel carrying crude, fires missiles and drones at UAE; Vance meets with Qatari PM in DC to discuss Iran talks
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The day was dominated by the revelation that Israel established a secret base in Iraq to support its air campaign against Iran, nearly discovered by a shepherd and attacked to prevent exposure. This story, reported by the Wall Street Journal, overshadowed other developments. Earlier, Hezbollah drone attacks wounded three Israeli soldiers, prompting IDF strikes on 85 targets in southern Lebanon. The US continued to await Iran's response to a proposal, with Trump expecting it 'tonight.' Reports emerged that Russia is shipping drone components to Iran via the Caspian Sea, bypassing the Hormuz blockade. Domestically, Likud prepared for elections with secret polls and list reshuffling.