Iran Claims Radar Strike in Bahrain; Trump Says No Deal Needed

The IRGC described the operation as a serious warning to the United States, demanding an end to what it termed air provocations and oil smuggling in the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain hosts the headquarters of the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, making it a highly strategic military location. Neither U.S. nor Bahraini authorities have confirmed the strike or any resulting damage. In a separate incident, the IRGC reported that a tanker carrying liquefied fuel collided with a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States does not need a deal with Iran, asserting that those days are long gone and that the U.S. already holds Iran's money and oil. Trump also threatened to renew military strikes against Iran without hesitation if it threatens U.S. allies or vessels. In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Gadi Eisenkot for a security briefing. Israeli security officials indicated that they have not identified any Iranian actions that warrant an urgent military response at this time, though they acknowledged Iran's continued armament efforts.