[US-Israel, Iran War Day #96] US Intercepts Iranian Missiles and Drones, Disables Iran-Bound Tanker

In Brief…

• President Donald Trump said Iran had agreed it would not have a nuclear weapon, adding that Iran’s Supreme Leader was involved in talks and that he would probably meet him at some point.
• US forces disabled an oil tanker bound for an Iranian port in the Persian Gulf after its crew ignored repeated warnings and failed to comply with instructions from American forces, US Central Command said on Tuesday.
• President Donald Trump on Tuesday denied reports that US-Iran talks had stopped, saying contacts have continued daily and warning Tehran that “it’s time” to make a deal after 47 years of confrontation.
• Tehran stopped exchanging messages with Washington several days ago, but officials are continuing to examine the latest US proposal amid uncertainty over the future of the talks, according to state media.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
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[UPDATE] US inspectors general begin oversight of Operation Epic Fury