Israel is weighing military action against Iran in the coming days, likely without U.S. support, NBC reports, citing five people with knowledge of the situation
Iranian military and government officials have already met to discuss their response to a potential Israeli strike, according to a senior Iranian official. The official said that Tehran had devised a response plan that would involve an immediate counterstrike on Israel with hundreds of ballistic missiles.
White House envoy Steve Witkoff is going to meet Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi in Muscat on Sunday and discuss the Iranian response to the recent U.S. proposal, a U.S. official tells
No U.S. troops in the Middle East will be evacuating, two U.S. defense officials tell Fox News
Iran's UN mission criticizes US Central Command commander's remarks, saying diplomacy, not militarism, is the only way forward.
Iran's UN Mission: We do not seek nuclear weapons, and US militarism fuels instability
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has authorized the voluntary departure of military dependents housed at bases and other locations across the Middle East, according to Reuters
Iranian President Pezeshkian: We are not seeking to manufacture nuclear weapons. They are demanding that we give up our capabilities so that Israel can drop bombs on our heads
US SecDef Pete Hegseth has authorized military family members to depart Bahrain, a defense official confirms to @AlMonitor
Israel presented its "red lines" in Syria to Tom Barrack, the U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria. These include no Turkish bases in Syria, demilitarization of southern Syria, and no renewed presence of Iran or Hezbollah. Source: Axios
UKMTO has been made aware of increased tensions within the region which could lead to an escalation of military activity having a direct impact on mariners. Vessels are advised to transit the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Straits of Hormuz with caution and are to report incidents or suspicious activity to UKMTO law BMP.
5 month agoA fire broke out at a petrochemical plant in the port of Bushehr in southwestern Iran
Trump: Our confidence in concluding an agreement with Iran has diminished.
Iran's Defence Minister says in case of conflict with US, Tehran will strike American bases in the region
US Central Command Commander: Iranian weapons flow to Yemen must be stopped
Commander of US Central Command: The United States has a strategic opportunity to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Kurilla says he has provided SecDef Pete Hegseth and President Trump with “a wide range of options” in case diplomacy does not halt Iran’s nuclear program
Kurilla says there are still IRGC personnel in Yemen assisting the Houthis with assembling Iranian weaponry. “We have got to stop the flow of Iranian weapons into Yemen.”
An Israeli official told Fox News: An attack on Iran is closer than holding elections in Israel.
6 month agoShiraz, southern Iran: Farmers from Kamfiruz Shomali rally outside the Fars Province governor's office, demanding their legal and historical water rights.Iran Protests
6 month agoPresident Trump says Iran's regime's thoughts on the U.S. proposal are unacceptable, "they're just not there." He reiterates the U.S. position on zero enrichment and says there will be a meeting with them on Thursday
Trump: We haven't even reached an agreement with Iran, and the consequences will be dire.
Trump: I spoke with Netanyahu about Iran and other issues
Trump: I'm doing a lot of work with Iran and its tough negotiating team.
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency told i24NEWS that the Iranians warned him if Israel attacks their nuclear facilities that they will develop an atomic bomb
Iran's Supreme National Security Council warns: A "bank of Israeli targets" is ready for the Armed Forces. Any Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear sites will be met with immediate retaliation against hidden Israeli nuclear facilities and key infrastructure. -State media
The phone call between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. President Trump regarding Iran has now ended, with Netanyahu expected to hold a limited-closed security discussion later tonight
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: We believe our response to the U.S. proposal will be "reasonable”
Iran sends the US a nuclear deal proposal after rejecting the initial US proposal, the proposal would keep enrichment in Iran and “force Israel” to destroy its nuclear arsenal - NYT
Russia is contracted to build eight nuclear power plants in Iran, including four in the southern city of Bushehr, Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for the national security and foreign policy committee, said on Monday
