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🇮🇱 Israel successfully conducted a new test of its Arrow (Hetz) air defense system, marking another milestone in the development of one of the world's most advanced missile defense networks. The test is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Israel's ability to intercept long-range ballistic missile threats.

Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Danny Gold, head of the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO), said the successful test represents "an extremely important step" in reinforcing Israel's air defenses. He added that the latest upgrades incorporate lessons learned from recent conflicts while preparing for future threats, ensuring Israel maintains its technological and military edge against increasingly sophisticated missile capabilities fielded by adversaries such as the Iranian regime and its regional proxies.

🇮🇱 Israel successfully conducted a new test of its Arrow (Hetz) air defense system, marking another milestone in the development of one of the world's most advanced missile defense networks. The test is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Israel's ability to intercept long-range ballistic missile threats.

Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Danny Gold, head of the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO), said the successful test represents "an extremely important step" in reinforcing Israel's air defenses. He added that the latest upgrades incorporate lessons learned from recent conflicts while preparing for future threats, ensuring Israel maintains its technological and military edge against increasingly sophisticated missile capabilities fielded by adversaries such as the Iranian regime and its regional proxies.

A coordinated barrage of ballistic missiles and one-way attack drones struck Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces in eastern Yemen, including the Al-Ruwyk base, where a follow-up strike hit as emergency responders were at the scene. Initial accounts indicate more than 50 casualties.

The escalation comes as Saudi Arabia faces mounting pressure across multiple fronts, with Saudi intelligence warning of potential coordinated attacks involving Iran's IRGC, Tehran-backed militias in Iraq and the Houthis. Iraq has already announced a defensive plan aimed at preventing attacks against the Kingdom from its territory, while Riyadh is strengthening regional security coordination. Analysts say the developments point to a widening Iranian pressure campaign against Saudi Arabia that could threaten Gulf stability, energy infrastructure and strategic shipping routes.

A coordinated barrage of ballistic missiles and one-way attack drones struck Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces in eastern Yemen, including the Al-Ruwyk base, where a follow-up strike hit as emergency responders were at the scene. Initial accounts indicate more than 50 casualties.

The escalation comes as Saudi Arabia faces mounting pressure across multiple fronts, with Saudi intelligence warning of potential coordinated attacks involving Iran's IRGC, Tehran-backed militias in Iraq and the Houthis. Iraq has already announced a defensive plan aimed at preventing attacks against the Kingdom from its territory, while Riyadh is strengthening regional security coordination. Analysts say the developments point to a widening Iranian pressure campaign against Saudi Arabia that could threaten Gulf stability, energy infrastructure and strategic shipping routes.

🇮🇱 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that "President Trump is our greatest friend, but Israel's existence is not negotiable," emphasizing that the country's security will never depend on diplomatic agreements alone. "With or without a deal, we will do everything necessary to secure our future," he said during a public ceremony.

The remarks come as the United States pursues negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. Netanyahu's statement underscores Israel's longstanding position that it reserves the right to act independently against any threat to its national security, regardless of the outcome of international diplomatic efforts. Israel views Iran as an existential threat that backs terror proxies including Hamas and Hezbollah that have launched wars on Israel, has itself fired hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at Israel and is actively pursuing a nuclear weapons program.

🇮🇱 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that "President Trump is our greatest friend, but Israel's existence is not negotiable," emphasizing that the country's security will never depend on diplomatic agreements alone. "With or without a deal, we will do everything necessary to secure our future," he said during a public ceremony.

The remarks come as the United States pursues negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. Netanyahu's statement underscores Israel's longstanding position that it reserves the right to act independently against any threat to its national security, regardless of the outcome of international diplomatic efforts. Israel views Iran as an existential threat that backs terror proxies including Hamas and Hezbollah that have launched wars on Israel, has itself fired hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at Israel and is actively pursuing a nuclear weapons program.

BREAKING: Kuwait's Ministry of Education has ordered the closure of the country's only Iranian private school, as tensions with Tehran escalate amid Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the Gulf state.

The decision follows similar action by the United Arab Emirates, which moved against five Iranian schools in March. The closures highlight the widening diplomatic fallout from Tehran's regional aggression, as Gulf governments increasingly scrutinize institutions connected to Iran while confronting direct security threats from the Iranian regime.

BREAKING: Kuwait's Ministry of Education has ordered the closure of the country's only Iranian private school, as tensions with Tehran escalate amid Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the Gulf state.

The decision follows similar action by the United Arab Emirates, which moved against five Iranian schools in March. The closures highlight the widening diplomatic fallout from Tehran's regional aggression, as Gulf governments increasingly scrutinize institutions connected to Iran while confronting direct security threats from the Iranian regime.

UNVEILING IRAN'S DRONE THREAT TO THE ARAB GULF

By @robertrabil

UNVEILING IRAN'S DRONE THREAT TO THE ARAB GULF

By @robertrabil

🇮🇷 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei for only a few minutes and, because the meeting took place in near-total darkness, was not even certain that the person he met was actually Khamenei, according to the New York Post.

The extraordinary account adds to growing questions surrounding Khamenei's accessibility and the functioning of Iran's leadership. Pezeshkian has already publicly acknowledged that reaching the Supreme Leader has become "very difficult," fueling further speculation about who is exercising day-to-day authority at the highest levels of the Iranian regime.

🇮🇷 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei for only a few minutes and, because the meeting took place in near-total darkness, was not even certain that the person he met was actually Khamenei, according to the New York Post.

The extraordinary account adds to growing questions surrounding Khamenei's accessibility and the functioning of Iran's leadership. Pezeshkian has already publicly acknowledged that reaching the Supreme Leader has become "very difficult," fueling further speculation about who is exercising day-to-day authority at the highest levels of the Iranian regime.

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