Could the Strait of Hormuz become the next digital battleground? Iranian accounts are circulating a chilling AI-generated video depicting Mojtaba ordering undersea internet cables to be cut, followed by a dramatic shutdown of communications and banking networks. The footage comes amid warnings from Iranian officials that undersea communications cables in the Strait of Hormuz could be targeted if Iran is attacked. Reports also indicate that Tehran has considered ways to prolong disruptions by hindering repair work. 

Israel’s election battle heats up as National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir casts his vote in Kiryat Arba, an Israeli settlement near Hebron in the occupied West Bank. A key ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir is backing a strong right-wing government and predicting a strong performance for his Otzma Yehudit party, which is eyeing seven to eight seats. Speaking as Israelis head to the polls, Ben-Gvir urges voters to support the Netanyahu-led coalition, warning that an opposition victory could reshape the country’s political future. He also raises concerns over the possibility of Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas playing a key role in the next government, turning the election campaign into a high-stakes battle over Israel’s leadership and national security. WATCH