Zelensky:

Serbian President Vučić is visiting Ukraine for the first time, and it is really important to be here, in Ukraine, and see the war with his own eyes.

Egypt has announced it will deny the North African Sumoud Convoy and the Global March to Gaza access to the border area near Rafah.

Iranian Foreign Minister:

Tehran cannot accept being deprived of its natural rights.

NEW: The head of U.S. Central Command has postponed Thursday’s testimony to lawmakers due to rising tensions in the Middle East.

The possibility of a round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran this weekend appears increasingly unlikely.

Source: WaPo

No US uniformed service members in the Middle East will be evacuating.

Source: Fox News

Zelensky:

People are not firewood that we throw into the fire. We do not treat our people the way the Russians do.

US Senator Tom Cotton:

"Hegseth confirmed that Iran’s terrorist regime is actively working towards a nuclear weapon"

The US ordered all embassies in striking distance of Iran to convene emergency action committees & send cables back to DC about what measures they are taking to mitigate risks.

Source: WaPo

US official to Axios:

It is becoming increasingly unlikely that the sixth round of nuclear talks between US and Iran will take place on Sunday in Oman as planned.

At the international "Comrades" marathon held in South Africa, spectators protested against Israeli runners with chants of "Get out, we don't want Israel here" and waved Palestinian flags.

US intelligence officials are increasingly concerned about Israel striking Iran without Washington's approval.

Source: WaPo

Tehran seeks to avoid conflict and wants the negotiations to succeed in order to ease sanctions.

Source: Financial Times

President Trump, while leaving the White House, was asked why the dependents of U.S. troops were being allowed to leave the Middle East.

He responded: “You’ll have to see, thank you.”

NEW: Israeli army carried out a raid and arrest operation in Beit Jinn town in the western countryside of Damascus.

Mohammed Ahmed Hamada was killed by direct fire opened by the Israeli army.

The Israeli occupation forces arrested 7 young men:

• Ali Qasim Hamadeh
• Mohammed Badie Hamadeh
• Mamoun Al-Saadi
• Hussam Al-Safadi
• Ahmed Al-Safadi
• Mohammed Al-Safadi
• Amer Al-Badawi.

US Secretary of State Rubio:

The United States remains committed to supporting the Russian people as they continue to build on their aspirations for a brighter future.

Trump launches a website for his upcoming "Trump Card"

US officials have been informed that Israel is fully prepared to launch a military operation against Iran.

Source: CBS

BIG: Israel is considering taking military action against Iran — most likely without U.S. support — in the coming days.

Source: NBC