Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Authority: Closing Jordanian airspace to all incoming, departing and transiting aircraft temporarily from 11pm for the next several hours
The 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
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
Israeli Defense Minister: We are closely anticipating an planned attack by Iran and its agents on Israel
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
6 month agoThe 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.
The White House: We will work with our partners to hold Iran accountable for its actions
The White House: We call on Iran to release the ship and its crew immediately
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
British Defense Minister: Iran's seizure of a cargo ship is unacceptable and a flagrant violation of international law
The Saudi Foreign Minister discusses by telephone with his Norwegian counterpart the crisis in Gaza and efforts to contain it
6 month 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
Israeli Foreign Minister: Iran is carrying out a piracy operation in violation of international law
Israeli army spokesman: Iran will bear the consequences of its choice to continue escalating the situation
The Israeli Army: We are on alert and ready to protect Israel from any Iranian attack and to respond
Tehran says it will tow the ship "MSC ARIES" from the Strait of Hormuz to Iranian territorial waters
The official Iranian news agency confirms that the Revolutionary Guards took control of a ship "linked to Israel"
Video seen by AP shows helicopter raid on ship near Strait of Hormuz; Mideast defense official says Iran behind attack
Iranian forces seized the Portuguese ship "MSC ARIES" in the Strait of Hormuz with 20 Filipinos on board.
British Maritime Trade Operations Authority: Regional authorities took control of a ship 50 nautical miles from Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman.
6 month agoUKMTO Incident 063 Boarding: UKMTO has received a report of an incident SONM northeast of Fujairah, United Arab
Emirates
Pakistani Police: Gunmen kill 9 men after kidnapping them from a bus heading to Iran
Netherlands will close its embassy in Iran tomorrow "as precaution"
Israeli Radio: Israel rules out an Iranian attack from within Iran and is prepared to confront any possible attack
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
During a phone call with his Jordanian counterpart, the US Secretary of State discussed ways to avoid further escalation in the region by Iran
Germany calls on its citizens to leave Iran
6 month agoPresident 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."
“We are devoted to the defense of Israel. We will support Israel and help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed.” - @POTUS
Biden says he expects an Iranian attack on Israel sooner rather than later. "My expectation is sooner than later."
Appears that a number of F-15Es have been redeployed from RAF Lakenheath in Norfolk to the Middle East this Afternoon
6 month agoNATO E-3A Sentry AWACS aircraft out from Geilenkirchen, possibly Middle East/Mediterranean Bound
The Egyptian Foreign Minister to his U.S. counterpart: We warn of the dangers of expanding the conflict in the region
"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
The Israeli army on the Iranian response: Our defenses are ready, but we are also ready to attack
Israeli army spokesman: Iran is escalating tensions in the region
Italian Foreign Minister on Iranian-Israeli tensions: All parties must show responsibility
Israeli Chief of Staff: We are in a state of war and we are constantly following developments in Iran and other arenas
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
Israeli Chief of Staff: We are ready to deal with potential threats in coordination with the United States
6 month agoIsraeli 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
The Israeli government is assessing the readiness of the war rooms and preparing for a variety of scenarios
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"
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
6 month 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
6 month agoDefense 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
The White House: U.S. will have to consider the status of its forces after the Iranian threat
The White House: The United States will protect its people and facilities from Iranian threats
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
The Israeli Defense Minister on the possible Iranian attack: We know how to respond
Israeli Defense Minister: The world knows well that Iran is planning attacks throughout the Middle East
The White House: We are aware of the very public and credible threat regarding Israel's attacks on Iran
Israel war cabinet is meeting over the expected Iranian attack and Israel response to it
Bloomberg, citing Israeli sources: Israel is preparing for an unprecedented attack by Iran
The Indian Foreign Ministry advises its citizens "not to travel to Iran and Israel until further notice."
India: Our citizens in Iran and Israel should observe precautions regarding their safety and restrict their movements to a minimum
In the presence of the Ministers of the War Council. Netanyahu tonight conducts a security assessment regarding the "possible Iranian response"
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
France calls its citizens to avoid from traveling to Israel, Iran and Lebanon
U.S. official told Al Arabiya: Any attack by Iran on our interests will be considered an escalation that deserves a response
Israeli media: The army and Mossad agree on plans to strike Iran if Israel is attacked from Iranian territory
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
