REUTERS: A senior Iranian source said no agreement has yet been reached, but gaps between the sides have narrowed.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Channel 12 reported a new US intelligence assessment concluded that Iran has rehabilitated itself faster than expected.

Iranian Officials Reject Pressure, Rallies Continue in Tehran

IRANIAN OFFICIALS:

• President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran “will not bow down to any power.”
• Pezeshkian said Iran is prepared to make every sacrifice for the country’s dignity and does not fear martyrdom for national honor.
• Presidential aide Ismail Saghab-Esfahani said plans to create internal unrest had failed because of public steadfastness and resistance.
• Mass rallies continued in Tehran’s Revolution Square in support of Iran’s leadership and armed forces.

Hezbollah and Amal Reject US Sanctions

HEZBOLLAH:

• The movement said US sanctions targeting Hezbollah and Amal officials were an American attempt at intimidation.
• Hezbollah said the sanctions were worthless and would have no practical effect, calling them a badge of honor for those targeted.

AMAL MOVEMENT:

• The movement said the sanctions primarily target its political role and national positions.
• Amal described sanctions against Ahmad Baalbeki and Ali Safawi as unacceptable and unjustified.

Israeli Operations Continue in Southern Gaza

AL-MAYADEEN:

• The Israeli army carried out a demolition operation in Al-Qarara, northeast of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
• Gunfire was also reported from Israeli vehicles east of Khan Younis.

An investigation identified 130 companies across six continents supplying Israel with weapons, technology, logistics and wartime infrastructure.

130 Companies, 23 Countries: Investigation Reveals International Infrastructure Behind Israel’s Wars

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Kan Channel reported the army believes the danger is increasing, with more drones causing injuries in recent days inside Lebanon and Israel.
• Sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona amid fears of drone infiltration.
• Sirens also sounded in Manara in the Galilee Panhandle over suspected drone activity.

Hezbollah Announces Series of Drone Operations

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted an Israeli artillery emplacement in the town of Rashaf with a drone strike.
• Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy vehicles and soldiers in Haddatha with a squadron of attack drones.
• Hezbollah said it targeted an Israeli army Nimra vehicle in Dibil using an Ababil attack drone, claiming a confirmed hit.
• The group also said it targeted gatherings of Israeli vehicles and soldiers near the port of Naqoura and in Tayr Harfa with a squadron of Ababil drones, claiming confirmed hits.

Israeli Drone Fire Reported in Gaza

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Two people were injured by Israeli quadcopter drone fire in the Zeitoun neighborhood southeast of Gaza City.
• Al-Mayadeen later reported that a civilian was shot in the neck by an Israeli quadcopter drone in the same area.

Yemeni Leadership Issues Warning

YEMEN: Head of the Supreme Political Council Mahdi al-Mashat warned Israel against continuing its attacks on the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples.

Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza remain barred from Hajj as war, displacement and border closures prolong humanitarian suffering.

Hajj under Siege: Thousands in Gaza Denied Pilgrimage for Third Consecutive Year

ISRAEL HAYOM:

• The newspaper reported Hezbollah attacked Israeli-installed border sensors with precision missiles.
• It said the Northern Command had effectively gone blind during an earlier confrontation after Hezbollah targeted surveillance systems along the border.

Israeli Attacks Continue in Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli artillery shelling targeted the Qalila plain in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon.
• Israeli airstrikes targeted the outskirts of Mansouri in southern Tyre.

US Signals Positive Signs in Iran Talks

UNITED STATES:

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Pakistani officials will travel to Iran tonight.
• Rubio said Washington sees some positive signs regarding ongoing talks with Iran.

FOX NEWS reported that 71 percent of American voters are dissatisfied with President Trump’s policies, compared to 56 percent last year.

Iranian Officials Stress Naval Readiness

IRANIAN OFFICIALS:

• The representative of the Supreme Leader in the Revolutionary Guard said the Revolutionary Guard Navy now possesses stronger capabilities and greater resolve than before.
• The Public Relations Department of the Revolutionary Guard Navy said it continued providing safe maritime passage despite what it described as American aggression.
• The department said 31 ships, including oil tankers and commercial vessels, crossed the Strait of Hormuz during the past 24 hours.

Houthi Leader Alleges Foreign Security Infiltration

ANSARALLAH:

• Sayyid Abdul-Malik al-Houthi said operations targeting the government were managed by a foreign administration working with local elements inside humanitarian organizations.
• He said networks linked to humanitarian organizations directly participated in operations benefiting Israel.
• Al-Houthi also warned of extensive enemy efforts aimed at security infiltration.

Global Steadfastness Flotilla Activists Arrive in Türkiye

AL-MAYADEEN: Aircraft carrying activists from the Global Steadfastness Flotilla arrived at Istanbul International Airport.

Gaza officials warned of worsening mass hunger as aid shortages and territorial restrictions deepen humanitarian collapse.

Gaza Enters ‘Most Dangerous’ Famine Phase as Aid Shortfalls Deepen Economic Collapse

An Israeli report claims symbolic “victory images” increasingly overshadow battlefield priorities as frustrations deepen in southern Lebanon.

‘Four Minutes’ at the Litani: How Israel’s Pursuit of False Victories Led to Disaster

HEZBOLLAH: Islamic Resistance said it targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy vehicles and soldiers in the town of Rashaf with a squadron of Ababil attack drones.

Israeli Attacks Continue in Southern Lebanon and Gaza

AL-MAYADEEN:

• A woman was killed by Israeli drone fire east of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.
• Israeli artillery shelling targeted areas southeast of Al-Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip.
• Israeli warplanes attacked the town of Al-Haniyah in the Tyre district.
• Al-Mayadeen’s correspondent in Iran reported that families of victims of the Minab school massacre are still searching for the remains of their children beneath the rubble.

Lebanon Death Toll Continues to Rise

LEBANESE MINISTRY OF HEALTH: The cumulative toll from Israeli aggression since March 2 has reached 3,089 martyrs and 9,397 wounded.

Iranian Officials Stress Military Readiness

IRANIAN OFFICIALS:

• General Hatami said the army is fully prepared to deliver what he described as a decisive response to any threat or aggression.
• President Masoud Pezeshkian said the government fully supports the armed forces and strategic plans to strengthen defense capabilities.
• Iranian television reported that Revolutionary Guard naval forces announced readiness to cooperate with countries seeking passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
• Iranian TV also said army and Revolutionary Guard naval units remain on high alert to secure islands and coastlines, while owners and captains of 30 ships have coordinated passage through the strait since last night.

Reports Highlight Economic and Nuclear Developments

FINANCIAL TIMES: Saudi Arabia has halted new contracts with consultants amid deteriorating financial conditions linked to the war.

REUTERS: Iran’s Supreme Leader ordered enriched uranium to remain inside the country.

Hezbollah Bloc Criticizes Israeli Policies

LOYALTY TO THE RESISTANCE BLOC:

• The bloc said Lebanese residents must be allowed to return to their villages and reconstruction efforts should proceed.
• It said Israeli attacks have targeted humanitarian workers, journalists, Lebanese army soldiers, and UNIFIL personnel.
• The bloc accused Israel of seeking a buffer zone south of the Litani River and linked those policies to statements by Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials.

UN agencies and doctors warned that Gaza faces mounting disease outbreaks and a rapidly collapsing healthcare system.

125,000 Skin Infections as UNRWA Warns of Escalating Health Disaster in Gaza

SPAIN: The Foreign Minister said Madrid handed the Israeli chargé d’affaires a protest note regarding the detention of Freedom Flotilla activists.

Pakistani Prime Minister to Visit China

CHINA: Beijing announced that the Pakistani Prime Minister will visit China from May 23 to 26.

European Pressure Mounts over Flotilla Detentions

POLAND: The Foreign Minister summoned the Israeli ambassador to protest the detention of Steadfastness Flotilla activists.

SPAIN: The Foreign Minister said the Israeli minister who appeared in the video showing the treatment of flotilla activists will not be permitted to enter the country.

Israeli Aggression Continues across Gaza and the West Bank

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Two bodies were recovered from areas under Israeli army control in Al-Mawasi, south of Rafah, according to Gaza Ambulance and Emergency Services.
• One body and two wounded were reported after an Israeli military drone dropped a bomb in the Beit Lahia project area in northern Gaza.
• Palestinian sources reported Israeli forces detained and abused residents during a raid on Bani Na’im, east of Hebron.

PRISONERS’ MEDIA OFFICE: Israeli occupation forces arrested seven Palestinians, including former prisoners, during raids across the occupied West Bank.

Iran-Pakistan Contacts Continue

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi during his visit to Tehran.

ISNA NEWS AGENCY: Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir is heading to Tehran today.

Israeli Media Reports New Details on Drone Strike

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Walla, citing military sources, reported the commander of the 401st Brigade entered a building considered secure before a drone exploded near him.
• The outlet said Hezbollah succeeded in gathering intelligence and tracking Israeli army movements.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue in Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli airstrike targeted the outskirts of the town of Toulene in southern Lebanon.

The Trump administration is running out of time, the economic pressure on his Persian Gulf Arab allies is immense and the Israelis are feeling the heat of Hezbollah’s blows.

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ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Yediot Aharonot reported Hezbollah’s explosive drones are flying over the Upper Galilee without warning and leaving fiber optic cables on rooftops and vehicles.
• Haaretz reported Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon are hiding during daylight hours for fear of Hezbollah drones.
• Israeli media also reported the army is warning of a severe manpower shortage and said extending military service alone will not resolve the crisis.
• Israel Hayom reported sharp disagreements inside the White House regarding Iran, saying Vice President Vance and envoys favored a preliminary agreement while defense and foreign policy officials pushed for escalation.
• Haaretz said Ben-Gvir’s conduct is more overt than others but argued it reflects broader Israeli standards.

Hezbollah Announces Rocket and Drone Operations

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted gatherings of Israeli vehicles and soldiers in Dibil and Rashaf with rocket barrages.
• Resistance fighters also bombed a gathering of Israeli vehicles and soldiers in Al-Bayyada with a rocket barrage.
• Hezbollah said it targeted Israeli troop concentrations in Dibil and near Hadatha with a squadron of attack drones.

Israeli Operations Continue in Gaza and Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Occupation forces demolished residential buildings east of Gaza City.
• Israeli warplanes launched an attack on the Rihan Heights.
• The Israeli army also carried out demolition operations east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

International Pressure over Flotilla Treatment Continues

REUTERS: Washington threatened to revoke visas of Palestinian UN officials linked to Riyad Mansour’s candidacy for the position of General Assembly Vice President.

AUSTRALIA:

• The Foreign Minister described footage published by Ben-Gvir as shocking.
• Australia condemned what it described as Israel’s humiliating treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists.

The blood in San Diego does not belong only to two lost teenagers. It belongs to everyone who fed them, directly or indirectly, the ideology of Muslim hate.

Read the latest article by Jamal Kanj.

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AL-MAYADEEN:

• Israeli warplanes launched an attack on the Rihan Heights.
• Israeli artillery shelling targeted the towns of Mayfadoun and Shoukin in the Nabatieh district.
• Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Mansouri in the Tyre district.
• Israeli occupation aircraft also attacked the towns of Frun and Kfardounin.

Report Says Pakistani Army Chief to Carry Message to Tehran

IRANIAN MEDIA: Member of Parliament’s National Security Committee Fida Hussain Maleki said Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir will arrive in Tehran tomorrow carrying a message.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Seven soldiers were wounded in southern Lebanon this evening.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN: Two Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Tayr Debba and Sarbin in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah Announces Strike on Merkava Tank

HEZBOLLAH: Islamic Resistance said it targeted a Merkava tank in the town of Rashaf with a swoop-down missile, claiming a confirmed hit.

Iranian Officials Issue New Warnings

TASNIM NEWS AGENCY: Quoting Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani, the agency said the achievements of the Steadfastness Flotilla continue dismantling what he described as “falsified freedoms” in Western civilization.

IRANIAN OFFICIALS:

• The Deputy Commander of the Revolutionary Guard Navy warned that Trump should not assume he can reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying forces previously declared defeated would respond forcefully.
• Iranian television, citing the “Handala” hacker group, reported threats of cyberattacks against the digital infrastructure of states involved in future aggression.
• Mass rallies were also held in Tehran’s Revolution Square in support of Iran’s leadership and armed forces.

The Trump administration is running out of time, the economic pressure on his Persian Gulf Arab allies is immense and the Israelis are feeling the heat of Hezbollah’s blows.

Read the latest analysis by Robert Inlakesh.

Boxed into a Corner: Iran Has Outsmarted Trump Every Step of The Way

TASNIM NEWS AGENCY:

• A source said the Pakistani mediator in Tehran is working to bridge gaps between negotiating texts.
• Tasnim, citing a source close to the negotiating team, reported that the Americans again presented a new text to Iran through the Pakistani mediator.
• Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi is facilitating message exchanges between Tehran and Washington. Continued message exchanges between Tehran and Washington have been publicly acknowledged in recent weeks.

Iranian Presidency Stresses Dialogue and Regional Coordination

IRANIAN PRESIDENCY:

• President Masoud Pezeshkian said negotiations, diplomatic initiatives, and regional security developments were reviewed during meetings with Naqvi.
• Pezeshkian stressed the need to continue dialogue and strengthen cooperation and coordination among Islamic countries.
• Ebrahim Azizi said the era of trusting American diplomacy is over.
• The Foreign Ministry said Abbas Araqchi received an invitation from China, in its capacity as Security Council president, to participate in a UN-related meeting in New York.

Hezbollah Announces New Operations in Southern Lebanon

HEZBOLLAH:

• Islamic Resistance said it targeted a second bulldozer brought to remove previously hit vehicles in Hadatha with a swoop attack.
• Resistance fighters targeted a D9 bulldozer with a loitering strike and a Merkava tank with rocket-propelled grenades near Hadatha Pond, claiming confirmed hits.
• Hezbollah also said it confronted an Israeli force advancing toward Haddatha from the Al-Baydar area.

Israeli Media Reports Brigade Commander Seriously Wounded

ISRAELI MEDIA: Reports said the commander of the Israeli army’s 401st Brigade was seriously wounded while conducting a situation assessment meeting in southern Lebanon.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue in Southern Lebanon

AL-MAYADEEN: Israeli warplanes launched two raids targeting the towns of Shaqra and Deir Antar in southern Lebanon.

A report says Israeli authorities monitored foreign journalists and used critical reporting to justify entry bans.

Israeli Police Build Files on Foreign Journalists, Recommend Bans – Report

Human Rights Watch warned Gaza remains in crisis as aid restrictions, killings and infrastructure collapse continue.

Six Months after Ceasefire, Gaza Faces Renewed Famine Threat – HRW