“In a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Democratic Representative John Garamendi questioned Admiral Brad Cooper on the assessment that direct hostilities with Iran have paused under the April ceasefire. Israeli security assessments continue to highlight the persistent risk from Iran's nuclear ambitions and regional proxy networks, underscoring the need for constant vigilance even as investigations proceed into the double-tap strikes on the Minab elementary girls’ school. President Donald Trump confirmed that US naval vessels were prepared with missiles for a potential operation against Iran, with the launch averted at the last moment to permit negotiations. This episode illustrates the delicate balance of maintaining credible deterrence to counter Iranian efforts at regional destabilization while exploring diplomatic off-ramps. The reported humanitarian incident at the Minab school, amid 35 tracked defensive operations during the period, resulted in no additional fatalities today under the prevailing ceasefire. Such measures remain essential to neutralize imminent threats posed by Iranian-backed activities without escalating beyond necessary security requirements. Diplomatic channels remain active in addressing stalled Iran talks, with the UAE closely monitoring drone movements that could affect Gulf stability. These efforts reflect broader attempts to contain Iran's strategy of using proxies to undermine regional security.”