Daily brief
A ship anchored off the coast of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates was seized and is now heading toward Iranian waters, the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported. The incident comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, with new attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz reported as U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Iran with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Iran's Revolutionary Guards reiterated that hostile ships cannot cross the strait, while a Japan-bound oil tanker managed to clear the strait amid the Iranian crackdown.
US officials, including the energy secretary, warned that Iran is 'frighteningly close' to developing a nuclear weapon, contradicting earlier intelligence assessments.
Iran is allowing transit of Chinese vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fars news.
Israel plans to extend the range of its F-35I jets amid the ongoing war with Iran.
The FBI offered a $200,000 reward for information on a former Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran.