16 APR 26 SITREP

• President Trump stated that Iran had killed 42,000 unarmed protesters over the previous two to three months and reiterated that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon due to global security risks.
• A United States military campaign involving B-2 bomber strikes targeted Iranian nuclear infrastructure, followed by a naval blockade that prevented any ships from entering or exiting Iranian-controlled waters.
• The United States Navy enforced a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with no vessels attempting passage due to interdiction threats, while ongoing searches were conducted for suspected Iranian naval mines possibly deployed via small boats.
• Negotiations with Iran progressed toward an agreement in which Iran agreed not to develop nuclear weapons and to relinquish underground nuclear materials, with discussions for an in-person meeting potentially scheduled over the upcoming weekend.

• President Trump confirmed discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the President of Lebanon regarding a ceasefire arrangement that would include Hezbollah.
• A proposed meeting between Lebanon and Israel, potentially hosted at the White House, marked the first such engagement in 44 years and was expected to occur within 1 to 2 weeks.
• The ceasefire framework included a temporary halt to hostilities, reduction in bombings, and coordinated efforts to address Hezbollah’s activities within Lebanon.
• United States diplomatic efforts aimed to produce a broader peace agreement between Lebanon and Israel, with coordination involving regional leaders and ongoing communication across multiple governments.

• An ATF report dated September 17 identified that bullet fragments recovered during Charlie Kirk’s autopsy were .30 caliber, matching the caliber of a Mauser Model 98 rifle recovered at the scene.
• The rifle, identified as belonging to Tyler Robinson’s family, contained .30-06 Springfield cartridges and a spent casing with firing pin markings consistent with the weapon.
• Investigators confirmed no other rifles were found at the scene, and the recovered weapon was test-fired and determined to be operational, though fragmented bullets prevented a definitive match to the barrel.
• Court proceedings included a hearing scheduled for April 17 regarding the use of cameras in the courtroom, followed by preliminary hearings beginning May 18 to examine evidence held by both prosecution and defense since the fall.