TBN IsraelTBN Israel’s Yair Pinto and Mati Shoshani reports on the Israel-Iran and regional war. The United States is tightening its naval blockade on Iran, and Yair Pinto and Mati Shoshani break down why officials believe the pressure is now choking the Revolutionary Guards economically.
CENTCOM says 42 attempts to violate the blockade have been stopped, with estimated damage to Iran’s treasury reaching more than $6 billion. President Trump is reportedly considering a blockade that could last for months, while the United States works to build a new international coalition to secure shipping lanes, enforce sanctions, and revive maritime trade. At the same time, Iran is threatening to reveal new capabilities and says it is preparing for possible renewed fighting with Israel and the United States.
The report explains Iran’s growing oil crisis, including trapped tankers, a revived “ghost ship,” and warnings that Iran may be approaching the point where forced production cuts could cause long-term damage to its oil fields. Oil prices are rising sharply as global markets react to the blockade and the threat of escalation.
Yair reports that CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper will brief President Trump on new military options against Iran, including a short and powerful wave of strikes and a possible move to control part of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. is also expected to send the “Dark Eagle” hypersonic missile to the Middle East for possible use against Iran.
The Israeli Navy took control of the Sumud flotilla heading toward Gaza, with around 180 activists arrested and 21 ships disabled. In Lebanon, the IDF struck more than 30 Hezbollah weapons depots over two days, while officials warn that Hezbollah may try to sabotage Israel-Lebanon negotiations by targeting Lebanese figures connected to the talks. The report also covers an antisemitic stabbing attack in London that left two Jewish men seriously wounded.
