Reuters, citing a US official: There is no indication that Israel has made a final decision regarding a strike on Iran.
Trump: We had very good discussions with Iran
US Department of State: Due to increased regional tensions, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens in the Middle East and North Africa region to exercise increased caution. Historically, similar tensions have resulted in travel disruptions and increased security concerns for U.S. citizens in the region. U.S. citizens should enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at to receive information and alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency overseas
The Iranian Speaker of Parliament, Qalibaf, says cooperation with the IAEA is "counterproductive" and says Iran will pursue "enrichment with advanced machines", launch a new enrichment facility, and reduce any supervision of their nuclear program
The European Union calls on Iran to "exercise restraint" and avoid any escalation.
5 month agoIran’s Intelligence Ministry claims to have documents showing IAEA chief Rafael Grossi coordinated closely with Israel and followed its directives
European Commission: We support the IAEA Board of Governors' decision and call on Iran to cooperate and fully comply with its obligations.
5 month agoThe "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran's oil exports has not yielded any significant results so far this year. Instead, the global Dark Fleet has grown past 1200 vessels and re-shuffled itself. Tankers that used to handle Russian oil are now moving plenty of Iranian oil
The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the country will reconsider its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency
Israeli Foreign Ministry: Iran is involved in a secret and systematic nuclear weapons program.
Iran: Grossi is responsible for undermining the credibility of the IAEA
Israel says the world must respond firmly to Iran's non-compliance with its nuclear obligations.
IAEA Board of Governors passes resolution declaring Iran in non-compliance with its nuclear safeguards obligations, the first such censure in nearly 20 years
A "friendly" country in the region has warned Tehran about a possible Israeli attack, a senior Iranian official told Reuters
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.
