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Saudi Ministry of Defense: We intercepted and destroyed a drone in the Empty Quarter that was heading towards the Shaybah oil field.

About 47,000 Americans have safely returned to the U.S. from the Middle East since Feb. 28, a senior State Department official said. -ABC

Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense: Some power lines are out of service due to falling debris from intercepting aerial targets

US Central Command: The aircraft carrier USS Ford experienced a fire unrelated to any combat activity, and it has been brought under control.

Moments of intense airstrikes targeting sites in the city of Ahvaz in Khuzestan province, southwestern Iran

2 drones target an Iraqi army headquarters east of Mosul: Reuters

The Chinese Foreign Minister, addressing his Egyptian counterpart, said: "We urge all parties to the conflict to cease military operations."

Iran's semi-official Fars news agency published a statement from Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei, declaring that Iran will continue seeking revenge for those it calls “dead” and emphasized maintaining national unity during the current crisis. He urged strong public participation in Quds Day demonstrations and said Iran should continue using the potential leverage of blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Khamenei said he learned of the Assembly of Experts vote appointing him through state television. He described the leadership role as difficult after the legacy of Ruhollah Khomeini and Ali Khamenei, and called for divine assistance and public support while stressing the importance of preserving national unity

In his first statement, Mojtaba Khamenei said: We thwarted attempts to divide the country; The closure of the Strait of Hormuz must continue as a tool to pressure the Israel and U.S.; The 's bases in the region should be under control of its countries

A message by Mojtaba Khamenei: We will open other fronts if the state of war continues.

Despite Iranian attacks on Gulf states, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says he "believes in friendship with neighbors."

Mojtaba Khamenei: The countries of the Resistance Front are an integral part of our project.

Trump: "The United States is the largest Oil Producer in the World, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money."

Italian Defense Minister: The airstrike on the Italian base in Iraq was deliberate.

German Foreign Minister: The Strait of Hormuz crisis can only be resolved through diplomacy.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, during a press conference with his German counterpart: Netanyahu's government seeks to create chaos and wars in the region.

German Foreign Minister: Nobody wants chaos in Iran and the situation should not be escalated further.

The family of Iranian leader Ali Zadeh was killed in an airstrike on the capital, Tehran.

Casualties in airstrikes on residential areas in Ahvaz

Oil prices rise 6% and trade above $97.5 a barrel

Dubai authorities are responding to a minor incident caused by debris from a successful interception that fell onto the façade of a building on Sheikh Zayed Road. No injuries were reported

UAE air defenses intercept 6 ballistic missiles, 7 cruise missiles, and 39 drones

Dubai authorities are responding to a minor drone incident in the Al Bada’a area. No injuries have been reported

One person killed and others injured in Israeli drone strikes on the city of Fardis in Alborz province

Sounds of interception heard in response to aerial threats over Manama

Iranian media: Air base in Shiraz, southern Iran, targeted twice this morning

The Iranian army: In the past few hours, we targeted targets at the Palmachim and Ovadia airbases and the Shin Bet headquarters in Israel with attack drones.

New drones raid reported in Dubai

AFP: Explosions heard in downtown Dubai

American-Israeli airstrikes in the industrial area in northern Tehran today.

Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed that new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded but is feeling well.

Iranian missiles being intercepted over Jerusalem

Home Front Command Early Warning (12/03/2026 09:22): Following the detection of launches, in the coming minutes alerts are expected to be received in the areas of Jerusalem, West Lachish, Lachish, Judean Lowlands, Judea, Sharon, Sheflera, Yarkon, Dan, Samaria, Bekaa

The Iraqi Ministry of Oil told Al-Arabiya TV: We have been affected by the ongoing events in the region, and our export operations have stopped.

Thailand summons Iran Ambassador after Thai Cargo ship Mayuree Naree comes under attack

Several explosions were heard in Karaj on Thursday morning.

Airstrikes on PMF in Qaim: The death toll from the attack has risen to 31, with 95 injured.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard and Army positions in the cities of Quneitra and Salhiyeh in northern Ahvaz were bombed a short while ago.

Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defense Spokesperson: A drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Empty Quarter, heading towards the Shaybah oil field.

The Shiraz airbase was bombed a short while ago.

General Dariush Soleimani, commander of the Tabriz combat airbase, was assassinated moments ago in the Zafaraniyeh area of Tabriz.

Kuwait News Agency: Firefighters brought under control a fire that broke out in a residential building in the south of the country after it was targeted by a drone.

Bahrain says fuel tanks attacked, requests residents stay home

Dubai Media Office: Civil Defense controls minor fire that broke out in a building after a drone attack; no injuries reported.

President Trump has authorized the United States to release 172 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, per @Sam_Waldenberg and @adamcancryn

Another drone strike reported in Al Jadaf district of Dubai

Iranian television: US oil tanker targeted near Umm Qasr port in Basra, southern Iraq, by a remote-controlled speedboat

Iraqi ports: 31 people rescued, search continues for those missing after attack on two oil tankers

Reuters, citing Iraqi officials: Foreign crew member killed in attack on two fuel tankers

The Israeli Air Force has launched a new wave of "extensive" airstrikes in Tehran, the Israeli army announces. The military says the strikes are targeting Iranian regime sites.

Authorities in Dubai are currently dealing with an incident involving a drone crashing into a building in the Dubai Creek Harbour area.

The Saudi and Turkish defense ministers condemned the Iranian aggression against their countries in a phone call and discussed the impact of the escalation in the region on regional and international security.

10 blasts reported from Shahriar

Interceptions in the skies of the central Israel

Israeli military: Missile launches detected from Iran; defense systems are currently working to intercept the threat.

Saudi Ministry of Defense: Drone intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province

Missiles coming from Iran were intercepted over Tel Aviv.

Reuters: A preliminary investigation by Iraqi security authorities confirms that Iranian boats loaded with explosives collided with two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters.

Kuwaiti Army: Air defenses are currently intercepting missile and drone attacks

Today in Florida, the Russian delegation led by Special Envoy Kirill Dmitriev met with the U.S. delegation, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and White House Senior Advisor Josh Gruenbaum. The teams discussed a variety of topics and agreed to stay in touch

Taleghan 2 has been attacked, likely destroyed internally. Three holes can be seen in the soil covering its roof. More to follow, including more images and analysis. Courtesy of image: @vantortech

An Iraqi official told Reuters that 25 crew members from two ships attacked in Iraqi territorial waters have been evacuated.

An Iraqi official told Reuters that two foreign tankers carrying Iraqi fuel oil were attacked by unknown assailants within Iraqi territorial waters.

Iraqi channels are now reporting that “multiple tankers” are burning in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Basra, following a coordinated attack by Iran

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says tonight's fire on Israel was a "joint and integrated operation" with Lebanon's Hezbollah terror group. In a statement carried by the Tasnim news agency, the IRGC says that it launched several ballistic missiles, while Hezbollah launched drones and rockets at over 50 targets in Israel. Previously, the Israeli army had said that it had no intelligence indicating that concurrent fire from Iran and by Hezbollah in Lebanon is a "coordinated" effort

Airstrikes in Isfahan

Heavy shelling of Iranian regime positions in Isfahan

There are four STS(ship-to-ship) operations currently taking place off the southern coast of Iraq. This pair, filmed from a northern angle, appears to be ZEFYROS (9515917) and SAFESEA VISHNU (9327009)

Reports that an oil tanker was hit in the northern Persian Gulf tonight, Iraqi media reports a massive tower of flame off the Iraqi coast

A tanker caught fire in the Anker Umm Qasr area, off the southern oil port of Basra.

The UAE Ministry of Defense stated that its air defenses intercepted six ballistic missiles, seven cruise missiles, and 39 drones on Wednesday. It added that "since the start of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defenses have intercepted 268 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,514 drones."

Iran's representative to the United Nations: Iran continues to exercise its right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Nearly all U.S. Senate Democrats sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding a “swift investigation” into airstrikes on a girls’ school in Iran that killed dozens of children. Signed by 46 senators, the letter says most victims were girls aged 7–12 and notes that neither the U.S. nor Israel has claimed responsibility. Lawmakers asked whether U.S. forces carried out the strike, what steps the military takes to prevent civilian casualties, and whether AI tools were used in the operation.

Saudi Ministry of Defense: Interception and destruction of 3 ballistic missiles launched towards Prince Sultan Air Base

Explosions heard and air defenses activated in Tehran

Saudi Arabia: Three ballistic missiles were shot down heading toward Prince Sultan Air Base. The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense stated that three ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base were intercepted and destroyed.

Kuwaiti Army: Air defenses are currently intercepting missile and drone attacks

Kuwaiti air defenses are currently engaging missile and drone attacks. The General Staff of the Army notes that any explosions heard are a result of air defense systems intercepting the attacks. Everyone is urged to adhere to the safety and security instructions issued by the relevant authorities.

Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said air raid sirens had been activated across the country and urged citizens and residents to move to the nearest safe place

The UNSC has passed a resolution demanding "the immediate cessation of all attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan." 13 member states voted in favor. Russia and China abstained from the vote

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: Iran's national infrastructure is under attack. This time, a branch of my country's oldest bank was bombed while full of employees They were laboring to ensure Iranians have food on the table ahead of our New Year. Our Powerful Armed Forces will exact retribution for this crime

UAE Ministry of Defense: Air defenses are dealing with missile and drone attacks coming from Iran

.@POTUS: I think oil companies should use the Strait of Hormuz. "We took out just about all of their mine ships in one night. just about all of their navy is gone."

Trump: We haven’t finished the job in Iran yet. Tonight we’ll hit them hard

Trump: We destroyed the navy, airports, and air defenses in Iran, and this is unprecedented.

Iran's top police chief warns protesters supporting Tehran's foes will be treated as enemies amid fears of renewed anti-government unrest

Jet activity over Ahvaz, Khuzestan Province, Iran

CENTCOM: U.S. warns Iranian civilians to 'immediately avoid' ports along Strait of Hormuz

Explosions heard and air defenses activated in Tehran

Abu Dhabi Media Office: A fire that broke out at the old Abu Dhabi airport as a result of falling debris following a successful interception by air defenses has been brought under control. The incident did not result in any injuries.

Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense: We intercepted aerial targets in the past 24 hours, destroying 7 drones, and one crashed outside the threat area.

A very heavy airstrike targeted the city of Bushehr in Iran.

The French President: It is clear that there is a need to define the military and political objectives of a war on Iran. Withdrawal from strategic oil reserves represents 14.5 million barrels for France

Oil storage facilities at Oman’s Salalah port were struck. Oman TV reported that drones hit fuel tanks at the port

Massive explosions rocked northeastern Tehran, causing widespread power outages in the city, residents report

In a phone call with Iranian President Masoud @drpezeshkian, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik “confirmed Oman’s neutral position.” He also expressed “Oman’s dissatisfaction and condemnation of the ongoing targeting of its territory,” and stressed that the country is taking all necessary measures to protect its security and stability. Both discussed “recent developments and the current situation in the region, along with the efforts being made to reduce tensions.” They also stressed the need to rely on “dialogue and diplomacy in order to avoid the consequences of war that could affect the security and stability of the region.”

US medical device maker Stryker hit with cyberattack from Iranian hacktivists who remotely wiped employee devices. "many employees have had their device data wiped and cannot access their accounts" Stryker makes surgical/imaging equipment, defibrillators

Axios: President Trump told in a phone interview Wednesday that the war with Iran will end "soon" because there is "practically nothing left" to target. "Little this and that. Any time I want it to end, it will end," Trump said

Footage reportedly shows the aftermath of a US-Israeli airstrike on the port city of Bushehr, the capital of Iran's Bushehr Province

Massive airstrike on Quds city, eastern Tehran