Regular updates
20:11 – The adviser of the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman to Al Jazeera: “The US has proposed changes and we are examining them, and we will return them through Pakistan.” We have repeatedly announced that we are now focused on ending the war with the US. We have proposed ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon and examining the situation in Hormuz.”
20:07 – Iran said that the US responded to its 14-point proposal through Pakistan and that it was examining the response, Iranian state media reported
20:05 – After he came out against the “revised” proposal – Trump is attacked in Iran: “nonsense, provocative behavior”
The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry in Ka’i announced this evening (Sunday) that the US has forwarded its response to Iran’s revised proposal. “The Americans have forwarded their response on Iran’s 14-point plan to the Pakistani side – we are looking into it,” said the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry in Ka’i.
At the same time, Iran sent a harsh message to Trump. The adviser to the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Akbar Valyaty Hashim: “Trump’s nonsense and provocative conduct cannot obscure the existing geopolitical reality. The withdrawal of American forces from Germany, the weakening of NATO, and the recurring technical malfunctions in the vessels of the American Navy are signs of the shattering of the illusion of the White House.” To read the article
19:54 – The spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry says “at this point, we do not have negotiations on nuclear weapons”
18:44 – The IDF on the warning in Menara: the Air Force intercepted one launch, additional crashes were recorded in open areas. This was after a number of launches and suspicious aerial targets were identified against IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon
18:22 – US President Donald Trump is considering the withdrawal of American forces from Spain and Italy in addition to the forces withdrawing from Germany. The move was considered against the background of the three countries’ lack of support for military action against Iran and its nuclear threat, exacerbating tensions between Washington and its allies in Europe
18:16 – The British Maritime Trade Organization reports that a cargo ship was attacked about 20 km west of Iran by several small vessels. There are no casualties among the ship’s crew
6:01 p.m. – The Home Front Command updates that the incident at Menara has ended: those staying in the protected area can leave
17:50 – Alerts were activated in the Manara area. IDF: The details are under review
16:54 – American withdrawal alongside the opening of Hormuz – and the freezing of enrichment for 15 years: the “revised” Iranian proposal | report
In a report published today (Sunday) on the Al Jazeera network, new details are revealed from the revised proposal submitted by Iran to the US. According to the report, the new proposal includes a three-phase outline for ending the war and regulating relations in the region. After Washington rejected the previous proposal, Tehran is now presenting a new formula that includes an American military withdrawal, a gradual opening of the Strait of Hormuz and a long-term freeze on the nuclear program.
In the first phase, the aim is to turn the ceasefire into a full end to the war within 30 days, alongside the establishment of an international monitoring mechanism and a mutual commitment by Iran and the US to refrain from attacks, including allies and Israel.
In the following steps: Freezing uranium enrichment for a period that may reach up to 15 years, after which it will return to a level of approximately 3.6% without storage; There is no dismantling of facilities, the fate of the inventory will be examined; A mechanism for removing sanctions and releasing funds – and finally a regional dialogue to build a common security system. To read the article
4:48 p.m. – A report in the north about the launch of an interceptor at an aerial target that was fired towards the territory of southern Lebanon
15:16 – Gaza Strip: IDF forces eliminated a terrorist who approached the yellow line and posed an immediate threat to the forces
2:35 p.m. – An IDF force caught up in violent disturbances in Nablus fired at “central instigators”. The Palestinians report two deaths in the incident, with no casualties to our forces
14:00 – IDF forces destroyed an 80-meter long underground route in southern Lebanon
13:52 – Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the growing threat of drones from Hezbollah: “A few weeks ago I ordered the establishment of a special project to thwart the threat of drones, and today I will be presented with a progress report on the matter. It will take time – but we are on it.” The Prime Minister also revealed that Israel intends to develop “groundbreaking aircraft, made in blue and white”
13:47 – Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Nikzad: “The law that will be passed regarding the Strait of Hormuz, in accordance with the directive of the Supreme Leader, will not apply only within the borders of Iran. We must also take into account international law and the rights of the other countries, but what is clear is that we will not give up the Strait of Hormuz, and it will not return to its pre-war state.”
He claimed that “the law that will be passed will first of all state that ships associated with the Zionist regime will in no way be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Neither will hostile countries, including the USA, be allowed to pass. The rest of the ships that want to pass will do so in accordance with the law that will be established, and with the permit that will be given by the High Command and transferred to our armed forces”
13:16 – IDF Spokesman: The alerts that were activated earlier in the Avivim region – false alerts. A preliminary investigation shows that the interceptors were launched at the wrong targets and not due to rocket fire at the area
13:03 – Mohsen Rezaei, advisor to Supreme Leader Khamenei: “The US is the only pirate in the world that owns aircraft issues. Our ability to deal with pirates is in no way inferior to our ability to sink warships. Be prepared for your aircraft carriers and forces to become a graveyard – just as the remains of your aircraft were left behind at Isfahan”
12:47 – The Shurat Hadin organization filed a complaint with the Hague Tribunal against Qatar and British intelligence companies. The background: reports according to which Qatar promised the chief prosecutor Karim Khan that they would “take care of him” if he issued arrest warrants against Netanyahu. The Israeli organization appealed to the International Criminal Court and the Legal Adviser to the Government demanding that a criminal investigation be opened against them
12:30 – At the height of anti-Semitic attacks: an Iranian propaganda channel broadcasts freely in the UK
A propaganda network associated with the Revolutionary Guards operates freely and openly within the borders of Great Britain, spreading dramatic anti-Semitic messages, as reported last night (Saturday) in the British Telegraph. According to the report, this is an activity that is backed by Tehran and may even reach a level where it endangers national security in the kingdom.
At the center of the affair, which was revealed at the height of a period with a series of anti-Semitic attacks, is the “Islamic Radio and Television Union” (IRTVU), an association of media organizations that identify with the messages of the Iranian regime and terrorist organizations close to it, including Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis. The organization was put on the American sanctions list already in 2020, after Washington determined that it is owned or controlled by the Revolutionary Guards and serves as their propaganda arm. For the full article
12:16 – The Intelligence Organization of the Revolutionary Guards: “Iran is giving the Pentagon an ultimatum regarding the blockade, a change of tone by China, Russia and Europe towards Washington, Trump’s passive letter to Congress, acceptance of Iran’s negotiation terms. There is only one way to read this: Trump must choose between an ‘impossible military operation’ or a ‘bad deal with Iran’. The US decision-making space has narrowed.”
12:00 – The Iranian press responds to Trump: “American aggression will not go unanswered”
The counter proposal that Tehran put on the table revealed a deep gap with Washington, and showed that there is no intention to align with the demands of the Trump administration. A commentator close to the Ayatollah regime warns today (Sunday) that an American escalation “will not go without a response” – and warns against possible use of the Bab al-Mandab strait. At the same time, the Iranian press is already mocking the American president, with cartoons in which he is presented as a clumsy pirate who tried to take control of the sea – and failed. For the full article
11:50 – The transition to Phase B is stuck – and Hamas’s stubborn refusal to disarm: “Resistance is a legitimate right”
Despite the American pressure and the accelerated efforts of the mediators to promote Trump’s peace plan, Hamas continues to set a clear red line and refuses to discuss its disarmament without a political horizon. At the same time, the terrorist organization insists that any progress to the second phase – requires first of all the completion of the first phase and its full implementation by Israel.
In an interview with the Lebanese al-Mayadeen channel, senior Hamas official Bassem Naim made it clear last night (Saturday) that the opposition is not a bargaining chip for him, but a principle. “We are exercising our legitimate right to protest, in defense of our people and to achieve our legitimate rights,” he claimed. “Therefore, the other side that is the aggressor is the one that needs to restrain itself. These are mutual security arrangements that can be reached within the framework of an agreement, if an agreement is reached on a political path that will lead to a state.” For the full article
10:08 – The reduced cabinet will meet tonight at 19:30 for a multi-arena situation assessment
10:04 – Hezbollah continues to violate the ceasefire: 6 launches into the Upper Galilee were detected
Alarms were sounded in the springs of the Upper Galilee following gunfire from Lebanon. 6 launches were detected, 5 of which were intercepted and one fell in an open area
09:27 – Tens of billions of shekels: The ministerial committee approved two new fighter squadrons
The ministerial committee for equipping approved the Ministry of Defense to purchase two new fighter squadrons at the same time: A fourth squadron of the mighty plane and a second squadron of F15IA. This is the first step in realizing the power building plan for the coming decade, which was approved with a dedicated budget of NIS 350 billion
08:53 – The IDF spokesman in Arabic published an evacuation alert for 11 villages in southern Lebanon this morning
“In the shadow of Hezbollah’s violation of the cease-fire agreement, the IDF was forced to act against it with force. You must evacuate your homes immediately and move away from the villages for at least 1,000 meters towards open areas. Anyone who is in the vicinity of Hezbollah operatives, their facilities and their means of warfare – is putting their lives at risk”
08:49 – Spokesman of the Water Authority in Tehran: There is still a serious shortage in the water reservoirs even though good rains fell in the winter
06:39 – Vessel movement tracking company TankerTrackers: A huge Iranian tanker with 1.9 million barrels worth almost 220 million dollars managed to escape the blockade of the US Navy and is now on its way to the Far East
06:13 – Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez on the arrest of the flotilla activist Saif Abu Kashek close to Hamas: “Netanyahu kidnapped foreign citizens, including a Spanish citizen. We will always protect our citizens, we will always protect international law, we demand the full release of the Spanish citizen who was kidnapped illegally”
04:29 – Report: Iran is ready to open the Strait of Hormuz before Trump announces the end of the blockade
Iran’s new proposal no longer requires President Trump to lift the blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz before the negotiating delegations meet face-to-face, the New York Times reported from two senior Iranian officials. According to the report, Iran is also ready to open the Strait of Hormuz – before Trump announces the end of the blockade.
It was also reported that Iran will not discuss the future of Tehran’s nuclear program until a later stage of the talks – after a permanent ceasefire is reached, according to officials in the country
01:43 – Report: Iran submitted its response to the American proposal – centered on a demand to end the war
Iran has submitted its response to the American proposal that was forwarded through the Pakistani mediator – and it contains a series of demands headed by the end of the war, the Iranian news agency Tasnim reported last night (Saturday). According to the reports, the response includes a road map for ending the war consisting of 14 sections. The President of the United States Donald Trump said that he was fully informed about the proposal and threatened that the attacks on Iran may resume.
The main Iranian demands:
– Decision on all the issues at hand within 30 days only, instead of two months as proposed by the USA.
– Shifting the focus from extending the ceasefire to ending the war completely.
– Providing guarantees that a military attack will not be carried out against Iran.
– Removal of American military forces from the region
Trump added in a post he published on the Truth social network: “I will examine Iran’s proposal soon, but I can’t imagine it will be acceptable, because they have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to humanity and the world in the last 47 years.”
Shortly after, he was asked about the resumption of attacks in Iran and replied that it was a possibility that might occur. In response to another question, he said: “I want to eliminate the remaining 15% of Iran’s missile manufacturing industry.” For the full article
00:55 – After you briefed Trump: the commander of the US military’s Central Command arrived in the Middle East
Two days after she briefed President Trump on new plans for military operations against Iran, the commander of the US Army’s Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, arrived in the Middle East. Cooper met with soldiers on the ship “Tripoli”, on which a special force of marines is located. Sources briefed on the matter say that the US military may use this marine force for potential operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
During a trip to the region earlier today, Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, visited Sailors and Marines aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the Arabian Sea. He interacted with service members, recognized top performers, and toured various spaces throughout the amphibious assault… pic.twitter.com/GVl23P7Pl6
– US Central Command (@CENTCOM) May 2, 2026
The ship “Tripoli” is now in the Arabian Sea southeast of the Strait of Hormuz, in the area where the American naval blockade is carried out.
00:54 – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: “Trump admitted the criminal nature of their actions against freedom of navigation”
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baka’i: “The President of the United States openly described the illegal seizure of Iranian vessels as ‘piracy’ and bragged that ‘we act like pirates’. This was not a verbal testimony, it was a direct and suspicious admission of the criminal nature of their actions against the freedom of international navigation.”
The President of the United States has openly described the unlawful seizure of Iranian vessels as “piracy,” brazenly boasting that “we act like pirates.”
This was no verbal slip. It was a direct and damning admission of the criminal nature of their actions against international…– Esmaeil Baqaei (@IRIMFA_SPOX) May 2, 2026
He continued and asserted: “The international community, the countries that are members of the United Nations and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, must strongly reject any normalization of such flagrant violations of international law.”
00:15 – Against the background of Trump’s threats: preparations in the IDF for the possibility of an American attack on Iran
The IDF is preparing for the possibility of an American attack on Iran, with the understanding that if the economic blockade and naval blockade do not lead to an agreement – US President Donald Trump may attack.
Israel does not know whether the US is planning a limited move in the Hormuz area or a widespread attack, but there is an understanding that an attack on any scale will lead to an Iranian response against Israel. In order to complete the preparations, an air train of transport planes and thousands of munitions has been taking place in recent days in preparation for the resumption of hostilities. to occur
At the same time, it was decided to take part of the forces outside of Lebanon for refreshment. There is preparation, also of the forces that went out to refresh themselves, for the possibility of a resumption of fighting – if the fire in Iran is renewed. In such a case, Israel will be able to expand and deepen the fight against terrorist Iran in Lebanon. For the full article
