Reporter: On the drone attack on the LNG tanker off Egypt, What can you tell us about that? Is there any indication it’s Iran related? Trump: I've been briefed. It's a little more of the same, but it's going to be straightening out. In the meantime, we’ll be hitting Iran very hard.

The War Zone reports Boeing has taken another $280 million loss on the VC-25B Air Force One program, pushing the company's total losses above $3 billion under its fixed price contract with the U.S. Air Force. Boeing says the additional investment is intended to keep the program on track for the first aircraft delivery in 2028, roughly four years later than originally planned. The report also follows last week's announcement that the interim VC-25B "Bridge" aircraft, converted by L3Harris from a donated Qatari 747-8, will be removed from service for about a month to receive additional upgrades after concerns emerged about its defensive and mission capabilities. The War Zone has previously reported that the Bridge aircraft lacks some capabilities planned for the production VC-25Bs, while President Trump recently said its capabilities would be "maxed out." Separately, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported in June that the government's estimated acquisition cost has increased from $6.263 billion to $6.608 billion, underscoring the continued schedule delays, technical challenges, and rising costs surrounding the long-running replacement of the Air Force's aging VC-25A fleet.

UPDATED MAP: U.S. - Saudia Arabia Joint strikes on Iraq early this morning were very extensive. Reported strikes below. 1.Nineveh — Al-Hamdaniya / Bartalla (deadliest strikes, per PMF official to AFP) 2.Diyala — Camp Ashraf (also described as among the deadliest) 3.Basra — Al-Deir 4.Baghdad — Al-Madain (south of the capital) 5.Wasit — al-Suwaira 6.Karbala — Awn district 7.Kirkuk — Al-Dibs 8.Salah al-Din — Amerli A PMF official told AFP that the strikes in Nineveh and Diyala were the deadliest. The PMF said at least 20 fighters were killed and 32 others wounded, with casualty figures described as preliminary. IRGC alligned accounts report that 6 (high level?) IRGC advisors were also eliminated. Chances are higher than 50% for the Iran militia’s to retaliate.

A facility for storing liquefied natural gas in the Egyptian port of Damietta was hit by a drone attack this afternoon - Reuters This would be the first attack targeting energy infrastructure at the north end of the Red Sea.

Senator Moreno presses Anthony Fauci over the public's treatment during COVID: "Who the fuck do you think you were for doing that?!"

CENTCOM: F-16CM Block 50/52 Loadout • LAU 131 rocket launcher loaded with 7 AGR 20F APKWS II precision guided rockets • AN/AAQ 28 Litening targeting pod • AN/ASQ 213 HARM Targeting System (HTS) pod • 1 GBU 54 Laser JDAM precision guided bomb • AIM 9X Sidewinder air to air missile • AIM 120C/D AMRAAM beyond visual range air to air missile

IRGC footage of overnight missile launches at Jordan's Al-Sulti base.

New estimates of American Patriot PAC-3 and THAAD anti-ballistic missile interceptor stockpiles in American inventory from CSIS. Roughly a third of pre-war Patriot interceptors are estimated to remain.

Speaking to Fox News following Iran’s surprise attack on U.S. forces, President Donald Trump said: “We’re going to beat the fucking shit out of them. We’ll be hitting them hard.” Trump also said the overnight U.S. strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq were coordinated with the Iraqi government. Asked about the future of negotiations with Iran, Trump replied: “We’re going to let them keep talking.”

According to The War Horse, newly obtained Department of War records provide the most detailed public accounting to date of U.S. casualties during the opening phase of the Iran war, documenting more than 400 casualty incidents between Feb. 28 and April 8, including at least 17 life-threatening injuries. The records show head trauma was the most common injury, with at least 170 reported cases, raising concerns that traumatic brain injury (TBI) could become the conflict’s defining wound. The War Horse also identified several previously undisclosed mass casualty events, including 70 casualties on March 18 and 29 casualties on March 3, which were not publicly detailed by U.S. Central Command. Among those injured in the March 1 drone strike on Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, were Brig. Gen. Clint Barnes and Maj. Gen. Brad Hinson, both of whom reportedly sustained head injuries. The findings also align with earlier reporting by TheIntelFrog, which tracked medical evacuation flights throughout Operation Epic Fury in near real time and assessed that the pace of those evacuations suggested U.S. casualties were exceeding publicly acknowledged figures. The newly released records provide independent evidence consistent with that assessment.

The U.S. Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence in a 51–47 party-line vote, making him the next leader of the U.S. intelligence community. Clayton assumes the role as the Office of the Director of National Intelligence undergoes major restructuring, with Acting DNI Bill Pulte announcing another round of staff reductions Tuesday as the administration continues to shrink the agency.

Sean Hannity: "I think Europe as a continent is in massive decline, am I wrong?" Zelenskyy: "It's a different Europe, absolutely." "I could never understand why Ukraine is not involved, not invited to NATO."

Reuters reports that Iran is expected to receive its first shipment of 300–400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense systems (MANPADS) within weeks, marking one of Tehran's largest known efforts to rebuild its short-range air defenses since the war with the U.S. and Israel began. According to Reuters, the reported $60–70 million deal includes QW-12 and FN-16 infrared-guided missiles designed to defend against low-flying aircraft, helicopters, and drones. Their mobility makes them more difficult to target than fixed air defense sites that have been repeatedly struck during the conflict. China's Foreign Ministry denied the report, calling it "completely groundless," while Pakistan rejected claims it would facilitate deliveries through its territory. The report also comes just days after President Trump said he does not believe China is providing military assistance to Iran. If confirmed, however, the procurement would represent a significant expansion of Iran's short-range air defense capabilities and could indicate growing defense cooperation between Tehran and Beijing despite Beijing's public denials.

President Trump said Iran was told directly that if negotiations fail, the U.S. could rapidly destroy key infrastructure. “The bridges are gonna be gone. Less than 2 hours, the major bridges. The power plants, in one day. If I can avoid doing that, I’d like to avoid.” “They know I’m going to do that if they don’t make a deal.”

FOX: “There are reports that Netanyahu is gonna talk to you about ongoing excavation at Pickaxe Mountain, construction vehicles paving new access roads, fortifications” TRUMP: “Well, I don't need Bibi to tell me that. Bibi is telling me that because he wants me to stay involved”

Trump on Lindsey Graham: "He's never seen a war that he didn't like. He was very much into that -- you know, for good reason. He felt that way, some other people feel that way."

President Trump: "Frankly, if I were not President of the US, Israel today would NOT EXIST!"

Trump on Iran: "They'll never have a nuclear weapon. They understand that. We have had some very good talks." On Lindsey Graham: "He was very much a hawk on Iran, and over the last few weeks he became like, 'It's better making a deal in this case than just destroying the rest of the country.'"

Trump on Iran: "I could take out most of their bridges in less than an hour ... I could knock out all of their power plants within one day ... they know I'm going to do that If they don't make a deal. The bridges are gonna be gone."

Commercial tanker and cargo traffic through the Bab al Mandeb Strait off Yemen appears to be continuing with relatively little disruption, while vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains well below normal levels.