US May Resume Iran War; UAE Urged to Seize Lavan Island; Explosion at Israeli Weapons Factory

Speculation is mounting that the Trump administration will resume major military action against Iran, with a decision expected within 24 hours per Israeli Channel 12. A Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was spotted speeding toward the Sea of Oman. The US is reportedly encouraging the UAE to seize Iran's Lavan Island, a backup oil export terminal near Kharg Island, according to a former senior Trump security official quoted by The Telegraph. A massive explosion struck a Tomer defense facility in Beit Shemesh, Israel, which produces rocket propulsion systems for missiles including the Arrow interceptor. Iran had struck the same facility in March. Meanwhile, economic damage is escalating: Rabobank models show European oil inventories falling to near zero by September, and an internal AutoZone memo warns of a 40% drop in lubricating fluid supply. US margin debt hit a record $1.3 trillion in April. Larry Wilkerson predicts any US action will be limited to air strikes, with no ground troops. Saudi Arabia has reportedly protested to the US and demanded withdrawal from bases.