Overview
- An IRGC official told Reuters there was no plan for naval live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting state-run Press TV reports that had cited Feb. 1–2 dates.
- U.S. Central Command issued a warning on Friday about unsafe conduct in the strait, cautioning against close high-speed approaches, low overflights, or training weapons on American forces.
- The U.S. presence in regional waters remains heavy, including an aircraft carrier, six destroyers, and three littoral combat ships, according to U.S. military statements reported Sunday.
- Two U.S. officials said U.S. and Israeli generals held previously unreported talks at the Pentagon, and Israel’s defense minister later met IDF chief Eyal Zamir to review operational readiness.
- Iranian leaders warned a U.S. attack could trigger wider conflict, while President Donald Trump said Iran was seriously talking about negotiations and expressed hope for an acceptable agreement.