a year agoJordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Authority: Closing Jordanian airspace to all incoming, departing and transiting aircraft temporarily from 11pm for the next several hours
a year agoThe Israeli army announces that all its forces are on high alert and has halted the movement of dozens of aircraft as part of preparations to confront the Iranian threat
a year ago After new assessment Israeli Homefront Command has updates guidelines from 11pm tonight Israel time- all education facilities to be closed tomorrow nationwide and bans on gatherings of more than 1000 people
a year ago Israeli Defense Minister: We are closely anticipating an planned attack by Iran and its agents on Israel
a year ago NSC Spokesperson: We strongly condemn the Iranian seizure of the Portuguese flagged, British-owned MSC AIRES in international waters. The crew is comprised of Indian, Filipino, Pakistani, Russian & Estonian nationals. We call on Iran to release the vessel & its international crew immediately
a year ago The US Embassy in Beirut has released a "security alert" which says "due to high tensions in the region, the security environment remains complex and can change quicky. We remind US citizens of the continued need for caution and encourage them to monitor the news for breaking developments.
a year ago The White House: We will work with our partners to hold Iran accountable for its actions
a year ago The White House: We call on Iran to release the ship and its crew immediately
a year ago White House says President Biden is returning to the White House from Rehoboth Beach, Del. this afternoon to consult with his national security team about events in the Middle East
a year ago British Defense Minister: Iran's seizure of a cargo ship is unacceptable and a flagrant violation of international law
a year agoThe Saudi Foreign Minister discusses by telephone with his Norwegian counterpart the crisis in Gaza and efforts to contain it
a year agoRussia's FM Lavrov spoke with his Iranian counterpart and condemned the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, amid the regional tensions over Iran's threats to retaliate
a year ago Israeli Foreign Minister: Iran is carrying out a piracy operation in violation of international law
a year ago Israeli army spokesman: Iran will bear the consequences of its choice to continue escalating the situation
a year ago The Israeli Army: We are on alert and ready to protect Israel from any Iranian attack and to respond
a year agoTehran says it will tow the ship "MSC ARIES" from the Strait of Hormuz to Iranian territorial waters
a year ago The official Iranian news agency confirms that the Revolutionary Guards took control of a ship "linked to Israel"
a year agoVideo seen by AP shows helicopter raid on ship near Strait of Hormuz; Mideast defense official says Iran behind attack
a year agoIranian forces seized the Portuguese ship "MSC ARIES" in the Strait of Hormuz with 20 Filipinos on board.
a year ago British Maritime Trade Operations Authority: Regional authorities took control of a ship 50 nautical miles from Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman.
a year agoUKMTO Incident 063 Boarding: UKMTO has received a report of an incident SONM northeast of Fujairah, United Arab
Emirates
a year agoPakistani Police: Gunmen kill 9 men after kidnapping them from a bus heading to Iran
a year ago Netherlands will close its embassy in Iran tomorrow "as precaution"
a year agoIsraeli Radio: Israel rules out an Iranian attack from within Iran and is prepared to confront any possible attack
a year ago The French government has passed messages to Iran warning the government not to escalate. In the meantime, French citizens are advised to refrain from traveling to Iran, Lebanon, Israel and the Palestinian territories in and diplomats's families being pulled out of Tehran
a year agoDuring a phone call with his Jordanian counterpart, the US Secretary of State discussed ways to avoid further escalation in the region by Iran
a year ago Germany calls on its citizens to leave Iran
a year ago President Biden says he expects an attack by Iran "sooner rather than later." Says Iran will not succeed and that the US is devoted to the defense of Israel. In a message to Iran, Biden says, "Don't."
a year ago “We are devoted to the defense of Israel. We will support Israel and help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed.” - @POTUS
a year ago Biden says he expects an Iranian attack on Israel sooner rather than later. "My expectation is sooner than later."
a year agoAppears that a number of F-15Es have been redeployed from RAF Lakenheath in Norfolk to the Middle East this Afternoon
a year agoNATO E-3A Sentry AWACS aircraft out from Geilenkirchen, possibly Middle East/Mediterranean Bound
a year ago The Egyptian Foreign Minister to his U.S. counterpart: We warn of the dangers of expanding the conflict in the region
a year ago "Israel and the US have been terrified by the slap and revenge promised by Iran," General Yahya Rahim-Safavi, a top military aide to Iran's supreme leader says
a year ago The Israeli army on the Iranian response: Our defenses are ready, but we are also ready to attack
a year ago Israeli army spokesman: Iran is escalating tensions in the region
a year ago Italian Foreign Minister on Iranian-Israeli tensions: All parties must show responsibility
a year ago Israeli Chief of Staff: We are in a state of war and we are constantly following developments in Iran and other arenas
a year ago Iran sent a message to the Biden administration through several Arab countries earlier this week: if the U.S. gets involved in the fighting between Israel and Iran, U.S. forces in the region will be attacked, three U.S. officials
a year ago Israeli Chief of Staff: We are ready to deal with potential threats in coordination with the United States
a year ago Israeli army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi wrapped up a "comprehensive" assessment of the military's "readiness for all scenarios," a short while ago, before meeting CENTCOM chief Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, the army says
a year ago The Israeli government is assessing the readiness of the war rooms and preparing for a variety of scenarios
a year ago NSC's John Kirby says there continues to be a "very credible," "viable" and "imminent" threat from Iran to Israeli targets, noting President Biden is being briefed multiple times a day by his national security team. U.S. and Israeli counterparts are "taking it seriously"
a year ago U.S. official told Al Jazeera: We are moving additional military capabilities to the region to enhance regional deterrence and measures to protect our forces
a year agoThe US on Friday deployed a "missile ship with advanced defense capabilities" near the Israeli shores in order to "help Israel in case it is attacked with missiles by Iran in the near future," Israel's Channel 14 reported
a year ago Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met with CENTCOM chief Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla at the Hatzor Airbase a short while ago to discuss "readiness for an Iranian attack against the State of Israel, which may lead to regional escalation," his office says
a year ago The White House: U.S. will have to consider the status of its forces after the Iranian threat
a year ago The White House: The United States will protect its people and facilities from Iranian threats
a year ago Germany’s @lufthansa has extended the suspension of its flights to and from Tehran until Thursday, April 18, due to the current situation in the Middle East, @dpa_intl reported, citing a company spokesperson
a year ago The Israeli Defense Minister on the possible Iranian attack: We know how to respond
a year ago Israeli Defense Minister: The world knows well that Iran is planning attacks throughout the Middle East
a year ago The White House: We are aware of the very public and credible threat regarding Israel's attacks on Iran
a year ago Israel war cabinet is meeting over the expected Iranian attack and Israel response to it
a year ago Bloomberg, citing Israeli sources: Israel is preparing for an unprecedented attack by Iran
a year ago The Indian Foreign Ministry advises its citizens "not to travel to Iran and Israel until further notice."
a year ago India: Our citizens in Iran and Israel should observe precautions regarding their safety and restrict their movements to a minimum
a year agoIn the presence of the Ministers of the War Council. Netanyahu tonight conducts a security assessment regarding the "possible Iranian response"
a year ago Two US officials have told CBS News that a major Iranian attack on Israel is expected as soon as tonight, with some 100 UAVs and dozens of missiles intended for attacks on Israeli military infrastructure
a year ago France calls its citizens to avoid from traveling to Israel, Iran and Lebanon
a year ago U.S. official told Al Arabiya: Any attack by Iran on our interests will be considered an escalation that deserves a response
a year ago Israeli media: The army and Mossad agree on plans to strike Iran if Israel is attacked from Iranian territory
a year ago US Defense Secretary Austin complained to his Israeli counterpart Gallant that Israel did not notify the US before its attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, which the Pentagon sees as increasing risks to American forces in the region: Washington Post
