The White House: Trump spoke to the leaders of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the NATO Secretary General.
1 week agoUS Department of State: Following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran, Americans worldwide and especially in the Middle East should follow the guidance in the latest security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. They may experience travel disruptions due to periodic airspace closures. The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.
Crossings with the Gaza Strip, including Rafah Crossing with Egypt, will remain closed amid the joint Israeli-American operation against Iran, Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories says. "Several necessary security adjustments have been implemented, including the closure of the crossings into the Gaza Strip, among them the Rafah Crossing, until further notice," COGAT says in a statement
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a press statement: "The plan to destroy Israel no longer exists, and there is a high likelihood that the tyrant Khamenei does not either."
1 week agoThe US Central Command publishes footage showing its strikes against Iran today, including targeting an Iranian drone on the ground
1 week agoThe U.S. military releases video of what it says were strikes against Iranian military targets
Sirens warning of a suspected drone infiltration sound in several northern Israeli communities next to the Lebanese border
The remains of an Iranian missile that was intercepted fell in the vicinity of the town of Tuwaynan in the eastern Homs countryside without causing any damage.
1 week agoSatellite imagery from the Iranian port city of Konarak, located on the Gulf of Oman near the border with Pakistan, shows a large fire onboard and smoke pouring from a pierside vessel, possibly a warship with the Iranian Navy. Image credit: @vantortech
Trump told Israel's Channel 12: Iran came close to reaching an agreement, then backed out, and has no real desire to reach an agreement.
1 week agoCENTCOM: Operation Epic Fury involves the largest regional rally of American military firepower in a generation
Israeli Home Front Command: Warnings of infiltration by attack marches north of Eilat
1 week agoWashington warns its citizens in Iraq and suspends consular operations. The US Embassy in Baghdad issued a warning to US citizens on Saturday evening and suspended consular operations following aerial threats
US Central Command: Targets in Iran included Revolutionary Guard command and control sites and air defenses
US Central Command announced that damage to US facilities was minimal and did not affect operations.
Activating Iranian air defenses in Sanandaj and Tabriz
1 week agoHeavy shelling on eastern Tehran
Iranian media reported that a loud explosion was heard in Nahavand.
1 week agoKhamenei son in law and daughter in law were killed in today’s strikes - Maysam Mozafar a member of Tehran city council said
Jordanian Foreign Minister: Iran attacked Jordan, which had prevented the use of its territory and airspace in any attack against it.
Israeli Channel 14: Rocket fragments fell on a residential building in the Sharon region of central Israel, with no injuries reported.
A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that Qatar was targeted by as many as 44 missiles and 8 drones during today's Iranian attacks.
CBS, citing US officials: We used unidirectional attack drones in the attack on Iran
Large number of aircrafts are currently going into Iran from the border areas with Iraqi Kurdistan - local sources
1 week agoIran Red Crescent spokesperson says 24 provinces were targeted by Israeli and US strikes with at least 201 killed and 747 wounded
Al-Arabiya TV correspondent: Air defenses activated on Iran's Kish Island
1 week agoPhoto from the U.S. Fifth Fleet / CENTCOM headquarters in Bahrain shows damage after three Shahed drones reportedly struck the area
US President Donald Trump monitored developments overnight surrounding US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran at Mar-a-Lago with members of his national security team, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on X on Friday
1 week agoIranian missile being intercepted in the skies over the Tel Aviv
The U.S. Department of Transportation is urging commercial vessels to stay away from the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Arabian Sea.
Financial Times, quoting the UK Maritime Trade Operations: The Strait of Hormuz remains open, but we advise crossing it with caution.
1 week agoIsraeli army: Warning to those present at the C Industrial Complex in Isfahan, as shown on the map: The Defense Forces will attack military infrastructure in the area within the next few minutes. Dear Iranian citizens, you must stay away from the complex. All residents of Maz'ah village must immediately enter their homes and not leave until morning. For your safety, do not approach the C Industrial Complex in Isfahan after it is targeted.
Two sources told Reuters: Egypt halts gas imports from Israel
Iran launches new barrage of missiles toward Israel
Erdogan: I condemn the attacks on Iran's sovereignty
US-Israeli aircraft launch extensive airstrikes on Iran
An Israeli-U.S. airstrike targeted hit Zanjan, northwestern Iran. Secondary explosions indicate the likelihood of a missile site
Israeli military: Largest air strike in air force history completed
New interceptions reported over Abu Dhabi amid incoming Iranian missiles/drones
Iran's Revolutionary Guard: The Strait of Hormuz is "dangerous" and "de facto closed."
1 week agoIraqi Army: Two airstrikes targeted the Jurf al-Sakhr area south of Baghdad for the second time today.
Kuwaiti Army: Three members of the armed forces sustained minor injuries as a result of missile and drone attacks on Ali Al Salem Air Base
1 week agoFaytuks Network video showing an Iranian drone hitting a building in Bahrain
Dubai Airports suspends all flights Dubai Airports confirms the suspension of all flights at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) until further notice. Passengers are advised not to go to the airport at this time and to contact their airlines for the latest updates regarding their flights.
Iran's message to the United Nations: All American and Israeli bases, facilities, and assets in the region are legitimate targets.
Iranian media: Explosions heard in Karaj, west of the capital Tehran
1 week agoUKMTO has received multiple reports from Company Security Officers of vessels operating in the Arabian Gulf stating that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed. This has been transmitted to them through VHF broadcasts
Large explosions reported in Tehran
Iranian media reported hearing the sound of an explosion in Isfahan
1 week agoRocket Alerts in central Israel
1 week agoBahraini air defenses are intercepting several Iranian missiles over Manama
Sirens, interceptors up over Haifa
The UAE Ministry of Defense: The Iranian attacks are a blatant violation of national sovereignty and international law, and we reserve the full right to take all necessary measures to protect the country's territory and citizens.
1 week agoIran is apparently targeting areas near the Burj Khalifa, with kamikaze drones approaching the building
1 week agoIRGC linked forces have carried out an attack on a power plant in Hawler (Erbil) region. Most likely a drone launched by the PMF (Hashd Al Shaabi). Power outages are being reported across the autonomous region of Kurdistan - primarily in Duhok and Hawler (Erbil)
Dubai Media Office: Civil Defense teams brought a fire under control in a building in the Palm Jumeirah area, and four injuries resulted from the incident.
Qatar's Ministry of Interior: We urge citizens, residents, and visitors not to go out except for extreme necessity until the danger has passed.
The number of female student dead in Minab, southern Iran, has risen to 85, with dozens injured.
Reuters: Ships receive high-frequency broadcasts from Iran's Revolutionary Guard saying no ships are allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
AFP, citing witnesses: Explosion in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
1 week agoInterceptions over Tel Aviv
1 week agoIt appears that Iran may have struck Dubai with a Shahed kamikaze drone
1 week agoIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a phone conversation with US President @realDonaldTrump
Iranian news agency: Iran launches Sejjil missile at targets
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have told vessels through VHF transmission that 'no ship is allowed to pass the Strait of Hormuz' - Reuters
1 week agoInterception of Irainian missiles over Dubai skies
1 week agoIran has officially requested an urgent extraordinary meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors. The request cites "baseless claims and illegal actions" by the US and Israel against Iran's nuclear facilities that require immediate consideration
1 week agoThe international airport in Kuwait was damaged as a result of Iranian missile attack
1 week agoIran strikes the @FairmontHotels in Dubai, UAE
1 week agoArea on Fire in Dubai are Air Defense Failed and fell on the city
Explosions heard in Shiraz, southern Iran, following airstrikes
Many explosions and interceptions in the skies over Tel Aviv
Guterres: The use of force by the US and Israel and the Iranian response undermine international peace and security.
Airstrikes on targets around Shiraz, several explosions heard
The IRGC says a U.S. Military Sealift Command (MST) combat support vessel was severely hit by missiles fired by its naval forces. It added that other U.S. naval assets will remain within range of IRGC missiles and drones as attacks continue
Israeli military: We completed a large-scale strike against the Iranian regime's strategic defense systems.
France, Germany, and Britain: We call for a resumption of negotiations and a negotiated solution.
1 week agoSirens are sounding again in Tel Aviv
China calls for an “immediate halt” to the escalation with Iran
1 week agoSaudi Arabia: Our forces intercepted Iranian missile attacks on Riyadh and the Eastern Province; these attacks cannot be justified under any pretext.
The U.S. Embassy urges American citizens to leave Lebanon
Israeli Channel 12, citing an Israeli source: Our assessment is growing that Khamenei has been killed.
A Daraa 24 correspondent reported that an Iranian missile fell on the road between the town of Nafaa and the village of Ain Dhakar in the Yarmouk Basin area of western Daraa countryside, after being intercepted by Israeli air defenses. He added that an explosion was heard in the town of Al-Shajara, and initial reports indicate that a missile had also fallen.
A Qatari Defense Ministry official told Al Jazeera that no injuries were reported and the extent of material damage was being assessed following the targeting of a radar in northern Qatar.
Reuters, citing security sources: US air defenses intercepted and shot down a drone over a US military base near Erbil airport
UAE air defenses are attempting to intercept missiles launched from Iran towards US bases.
Al-Arabiya TV correspondent: New missile interception sounds heard in the skies over Doha
Huge blasts in Bushehr since the past hour
1 week agoEmergency Alert in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates
A very loud bang was heard in Abu Dhabi, according to a Reuters witness, as regional tensions continue to escalate
A new launch of ballistic missiles from Iran has been detected by the Israeli army. Sirens are expected to sound in northern Israel shortly
Emirates News Agency: The UAE President received a call from the Saudi Crown Prince during which they discussed developments in the region.
The advisor to the commander-in-chief of the Revolutionary Guard, addressing Trump: Today we launched missiles from old stockpiles, and soon we will unveil weapons you have never seen before.
Halash website reported that a base and complex affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards in Chabahar were targeted.
1 week agoDubai: Explosion heard
1 week agoTurkish Presidency says Turkey doesn't permit the use of its airspace in attacks on Iran. "Turkey does not permit the use of any of its air, land, or sea elements—including its airspace—for operational purposes in any conflict or war in which it is not a party,"
US official tells that the war began with simultaneous US and Israeli strikes, with initial Israeli targets focused on leadership, and the US focused on military infrastructure. "This is just the start."
1 week agoA video has been released showing an attack on an IRGC military base in the city of Sanandaj.
Temporary and partial closure of UAE airspace as an exceptional precautionary measure
