Representative Ashraf Rifi issued a stern warning to Hezbollah Deputy Secretary General Naim Qasim this morning, stating that "a crazy option" would be met with street-level confrontation if self-defense becomes necessary. Rifi's statement to MTV Lebanon News explicitly warned Qasim of severe repercussions, indicating a readiness to face Hezbollah directly if provoked. Separately, Carrier Strike Group 11, including the USS Nimitz, appears to have transited the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Gulf of Oman, according to flight path analysis of MQ-4C and P-8 aircraft. Two C-2A Greyhounds were observed on final approach in the Persian Gulf at 10:00 UTC on August 15, 2025, suggesting the strike group concluded its port visit in Bahrain. The movement indicates a potential patrol or transit through the Strait of Hormuz. In a related development, there was a comment suggesting that Hezbollah requires improved air defense capabilities.
