Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-04 at 03:01

HEADLINES
IRGC Warns US Over Hormuz Security
Trump's Hormuz Escort Plan Violates Ceasefire
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Across Southern Lebanon

The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps command issued a clear warning: if the Americans enter the Strait of Hormuz, they will be attacked. The forces say they are responsible for security in the strait and supervise its protection with a firm hand. They told all commercial ships and oil tankers to avoid sailing without coordination with the armed forces deployed in the strait, so as not to risk their safety. They warned that any foreign armed force, particularly the United States military, that attempts to approach or enter the strait will be attacked. They also urged supporters of the United States to tread carefully and not take steps that could provoke regret, arguing that an American move to alter the current situation would heighten tensions and jeopardize the security of shipping in the area.

In US Military Role, Iranian officials have stressed that a proposed American plan to escort and guide commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz would violate the ceasefire. A senior Iranian lawmaker, Ibrahim Azizi, who heads the parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, said the waterway would not be managed by Trump’s posts and dismissed blame-game scenarios. The unified command of Iran’s armed forces warned the US Navy against entering the Strait, reiterating that the security of Hormuz rests with Iran’s armed forces and that any safe passage must be coordinated with them. The statement also threatened to attack any foreign military forces that attempt to enter. Separately, US updates indicated the operation to free ships in Hormuz would begin in the coming hours, and President Trump announced a plan, dubbed “Project Freedom,” to escort vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf out of the restricted waterways. He said the ships would be guided safely to allow business to proceed, and warned that interference would be met with force.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israeli military reported that it began striking Hezbollah infrastructure across several areas in southern Lebanon. The military said these operations target the group’s facilities in multiple locations, part of ongoing efforts in the region. The developments followed an evacuation notice issued by Avichai Adari, after which the strikes in Lebanon reportedly intensified.

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