Air-defense activity and explosions are reported over Tehran. U.S. and Israeli officials deny conducting any new strikes against Iran.

Iranian lawmaker Manouchehr Mottaki warns that a naval blockade is a declaration of war, stating that Iranian forces may take military action to remove such obstacles in the near future.

Iranian Member of Parliament Manouchehr Mottaki stated that a naval blockade constitutes a declaration of war and warned that Iranian fighters could take military action to remove such obstacles.

Iran claims seven missile strikes on the USS Abraham Lincoln, alleging the carrier is unable to launch aircraft. The Iranian Navy also declares the Strait of Hormuz closed to traffic, warning against entry into the waterway.

The Iranian Navy claims to have conducted seven missile strikes against the USS Abraham Lincoln, alleging the carrier is temporarily unable to launch aircraft, and has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Gaza flotilla organisers say 211 activists 'kidnapped' by Israel

Gaza flotilla organizers say that 211 activists have been 'kidnapped' by Israel.

IDF Alpinist Unit troops dismantle Hezbollah missile launch positions in the Mount Dov area. The operation was conducted under the command of the 810th Brigade.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Alpinist Unit, operating under the 810th Brigade, has completed a targeted operation to dismantle Hezbollah missile launch positions in the Mount Dov area.