U.S. officials announced that the aircraft carrier George Washington has arrived in the Middle East, replacing the USS Abraham Lincoln, which had been on a prolonged deployment.
The UAE has accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles targeting "maritime activities" and announced the suspension of all commercial and financial transactions with Tehran.
Israel appears to have been caught off guard for the third time by Iran's rapid recovery, especially concerning its missile stockpile, within the past two years.
President Trump states that the supply of some ammunition is "tighter" following months of conflict, but asserts the US still possesses numerous weapons.
Iran once threatened to plunge the entire Gulf region into a blackout if its energy infrastructure was attacked, accompanied by a list of potential targets.
Trump stated that the United States and Iran have engaged in positive exchanges and could soon reach an agreement, but warned of "strong retaliation" if the outcome is unsatisfactory.
President Trump announced an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas, adding that Israel will withdraw its troops from Gaza once this process is finalized.
