Tehran is also building up defenses on Kharg Island, vital to Iran's economy. And oil prices have risen again on investors' doubts about a quick end to the war.
Iran Navy chief dead, Israel says: The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, a key figure behind the near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, has been killed, according to Israel’s defense minister.
• Kharg Island: An Iranian army commander warned that any ground warfare would be “dangerous and costly for the enemy,” as sources say Iran has been preparing for a possible US operation to take control of Kharg Island, a major economic lifeline for Tehran.
• “Get serious soon”: US President Donald Trump voiced frustration today with Iran, warning that time is running out for a deal. Administration officials have told CNN the US is working to arrange a meeting in Pakistan this weekend.
• Strikes in the region: Falling debris from an intercepted ballistic missile killed two people in Abu Dhabi as several Gulf states fended off attacks today. Meanwhile, Israel and Iran continued to trade strikes.
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