According to Iranian officials cited by The New York Times, Russia has commenced delivery of sophisticated air defense and radar equipment to Iran. The move follows a request from Tehran to the Kremlin for the arms, signaling a deepening of military cooperation between the two nations. This development coincides with a visit from a senior ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Tehran, where Iran’s new President, Masoud Pezeshkian, expressed his country’s determination to broaden relations with its “strategic partner Russia.”

The IDF reports that a drone strike this evening in southern Lebanon killed Ali Jamal al-Din Jawad, a commander in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan unit. The strike occurred in the village of Aabba, targeting Jawad, who held a leadership role within the Radwan forces.

The Kever is on “Har HaHar” in Jordan.

A suspected rocket attack targeted the Al Asad airbase in Iraq today, injuring several US personnel, according to three US officials who spoke to Reuters on the condition of anonymity. The officials noted that the initial information is subject to change. The incident occurred at the Al Asad air base, located in western Iraq’s Anbar province, which houses both American troops and other international forces. US officials, speaking on condition of anonymity to Newsweek, indicated that the attack is believed to have involved rockets. Security sources in Iraq confirmed that at least two Katyusha rockets were fired at the base.

Delta flights between New York-JFK and Tel Aviv will be paused through Aug. 31, due to ongoing conflict in the region. Sales of these flights are suspended. Customers impacted by the schedule change will receive notifications via the Fly Delta app and contact information listed in their reservation. Seats on Delta partner airlines Air France and EL AL Israel Airlines remain bookable on delta.com and through Delta Reservations when available. Ongoing assessments   Delta is continuously monitoring the evolving security environment and assessing our operations based on security guidance and intelligence reports and will communicate any updates as needed. Travel waiver and refunds    A travel waiver has been issued for all customers who booked travel to/from TLV before Sept. 10, 2024.

The Jewish Insider news outlet reports that Israel is “confident” the United States will support it as it prepares for potential retaliation from Iran and Hezbollah. According to Israeli officials, the report suggests that Israel, along with allies like the US and the UK, may work together to intercept as many missiles as possible, similar to their coordinated efforts during an Iranian attack in April.

TRUMP: “I’m hearing there’s going to be an attack tonight by Iran on Israel. They’re gonna be attacked tonight… If I were president, nobody would even be talking about that word because it wouldn’t happen, 100%.”

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a meeting with visiting US CENTCOM chief Gen. Michael Kurilla, joined by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, to discuss defense cooperation and regional security concerns. The meeting focused on enhancing coordination between Israeli and US military establishments, as well as exploring ways to expand the international coalition against Iranian aggression and its proxies threatening Israel and destabilizing the Middle East.

Red alert sirens in the North, with reports of incoming rockets or drones from Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The United States has resumed a previously delayed weapons shipment to Israel, according to a report by Israel Hayom. The shipment includes MK-83 bombs, each weighing half a ton. However, it remains uncertain whether the U.S. will also send MK-84 bombs, which Israel had used extensively in the Middle East until the U.S. imposed an embargo. Read more here.