US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Fox, in response to a question about the main obstacle to the agreement: "In my opinion, everyone in Iran is extreme. There are extremists who understand they need to run a state and an economy, and there are extremists who are completely driven by theology"

The US Secretary of State concluded that "unfortunately, the extremists with the apocalyptic vision are the ones who ultimately hold power in the country"

According to CNN, citing two sources with knowledge on the matter, U.S. President Donald J. Trump is set to meet with his National Security Team today to discuss next steps in how to move forward with the situation in the Middle East. One topic that will reportedly be discussed is whether or not the U.S. will resume combat operations against Iran.

Bloomberg report: Against the backdrop of the naval blockade, Iran's oil storage facilities are running out, and it is expected to cut its oil production rate in mid-May, according to a report by the research company Kpler. According to the report, Iran has only 12-22 days left before it will have to cut production, by a daily amount of about 1.5 million barrels of oil.

US Secretary of State Rubio: Over the weekend, promising signs were received that an agreement is approaching regarding the disarmament of Hamas.

Head of Mossad Barnea at the commendation ceremony

"In the campaigns against Iran and Hezbollah, we worked shoulder to shoulder alongside the IDF – both in defense and offense, and influenced according to relative advantages and true partnership: in striking targets in the heart of Tehran, in thwarting senior figures, in achieving air superiority, and in defending the Israeli home front.

The operations awarded commendations this year allowed us to break boundaries in Lebanon and Iran. We obtained strategic and tactical intelligence at the core of the enemy's secrets.

We demonstrated new and groundbreaking operational capabilities in target countries. We showcased the effectiveness of an innovative and powerful system to strike our enemies. We implemented the secret political campaign whose importance is critical for creating regional alliances and expanding Israel's strategic depth.

Together with the IDF, we changed the strategic posture of the State of Israel and strengthened its power.

At the same time, we are committed to being vigilant, committed to intelligence and operational audacity, and committed to the principle of action. We will not rest on our laurels, and when we see a threat, we will act with full force."

Amit Segal

Among the recipients of the commendations in the Mossad -

• “A series of groundbreaking operations carried out in 'Operation Kelev' during which the Mossad implemented unique new working methods based on a combination of field agent forces with advanced technological capabilities and deep covert penetration into the heart of Tehran.”

• “Exceptional operations to obtain strategic and tactical intelligence at the core of the enemy's secrets, thanks to which many activities were carried out in the campaign against Iran and in the northern arena, preserving Israel's intelligence superiority.”

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: While the surviving leaders of the Revolutionary Guards are trapped like drowning rats in sewer pipes, Iran's faltering oil industry is beginning to halt production due to the US blockade. Oil pumping will soon collapse, fuel shortages are expected soon in Iran

President Trump: "Iran told us it is on the verge of collapse. They want us to open the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible - while they try to understand the state of their leadership (and I believe they will be able to do so!)"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in his office in Jerusalem with the Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić - who is also the cousin of the captive survivor Alon Ahel. ⁠

Photo: Maayan Toaf, GPO

Netanyahu attacks the International Criminal Court in The Hague: "A corrupt institution and morally bankrupt that needs to be closed. It was clear from day one that there was no justification for the baseless accusations against the State of Israel and against Prime Minister Netanyahu"

Spokesperson of the Iranian army: As far as we are concerned, the war is not over - we have updated our target bank and our equipment

In Lebanon, there are reports of three killed in an IDF attack earlier in the Majdal Zoun area, and another killed in an attack in the village of Jouya in southern Lebanon.

In the picture: an IDF attack shortly ago in the village of Jibshit area in southern Lebanon.

Entire terror neighborhoods destroyed: The Shiite village of Al-Hiyam from drone footage

(Sponsored by Brigade 769)

The IDF destroyed a huge Hezbollah tunnel. The explosion was so powerful that a small earthquake was felt on the northern border.

*The IDF destroyed Hezbollah's "safe cities"*

Fighters from Brigade 7 and the Yahalom unit located and destroyed Hezbollah tunnels in the Kontra area in southern Lebanon in recent weeks, which were built with the assistance and guidance of Iran

Baruch Dayan HaEmet

The Israeli who was killed today by a Hezbollah drone in Lebanon - Amer Hujairat, a resident of Shefa-'Amr

Today we blew up a huge Hezbollah terror tunnel. We are destroying their terror infrastructure, killing dozens of their militants - and there's more to come.