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The Iranian ambassador to Egypt told Sky News Arabia: US military bases, fleets, and ships will be within Iran's reach in the event of any attack.

The Iranian ambassador to Egypt told Sky News Arabia: Iran will respond to any aggression against it with severe punishment.

According to U.S. and European officials involved in the ongoing negotiations who spoke to the New York Times, three demands have been given to the Iranians to prevent potential military actions by the United States, these include: - Permanent end to all enrichment of uranium at sites throughout Iran. - Limits on the range and number of long-range ballistic missiles maintained by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). - End to all support for proxy groups in the Middle East, including Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis operating in Yemen.

Ali Shamkhani, senior advisor to Khamenei: “Limited strike” is an illusion. Any military action by the United States, from any origin and at any level, will be considered the start of war, and its response will be immediate, comprehensive, and unprecedented, targeting the heart of Tel Aviv and all those who support the aggressor.

Germany's Merz says Iranian government's 'days are numbered'

Reports from Italy: Italy has called on its citizens to leave Iran immediately.

Iran's mission to the United Nations: Tehran vows an unprecedented response if it is attacked by the United States (AFP)

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said he had not been in contact with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in recent days or requesting negotiations, state media reported on Wednesday

Trump on TruthSocial: A massive fleet is heading to Iran. It's moving very fast, very strong, very enthusiastic, and with a clear objective. It's a much larger fleet, led by the supercarrier USS Abraham Lincoln, than the one sent to Venezuela. And, as with Venezuela, it's ready, willing, and able to get on with its mission quickly and, if necessary, very forcefully. Hopefully, Iran will quickly come to the negotiating table and make a fair and just deal, without nuclear weapons, a deal that's good for all parties. Time is running out, and it's really critical. As I said to Iran before: Make a deal. They didn't, so there was Operation Midnight Hammer, which caused great destruction in Iran. The next attack will be much worse. Don't let that happen again

Iranian government spokesperson: We are not seeking war, but we are determined to defend the interests of our country and our people.

Iranian judiciary announces execution of prisoner, claiming they were a Mossad agent - Mehr

Qatari Foreign Ministry: The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister reiterated Qatar's support for efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote stability in the region.

Türkiye’s intelligence service (MİT) and police dismantled an Iran-linked spy cell after a long investigation. Six suspects were arrested; the network was run by Iranian intelligence officers Najaf Rostami (“Haji”) and Mahdi Yekeh Dehghan (“Doctor”). The cell was collecting photos and videos of Incirlik Air Base in Adana, a key NATO and U.S.–Türkiye facility. Authorities say the operation prevented potential hostile actions

Foreign Minister of Egypt Abdelatty had separate phone calls with Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi and US Presidential Envoy Witkoff to discuss efforts aimed at de-escalation in the region. He also stressed creating the necessary conditions for resuming dialogue

The Saudi Crown Prince confirmed in a phone call with the Iranian President that the Kingdom will not allow its airspace or territory to be used in any military actions against Iran.

SPA: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

Israeli Walla website: Estimates indicate that the region is rapidly heading towards a multi-sector conflict scenario.

Netanyahu: I will not allow the establishment of a Palestinian state. Israel will maintain security control from the Jordan River to the sea, and this also applies to the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu: We will not allow Turkish or Qatari soldiers into Gaza. If Iran attacks us, we will respond with unprecedented force. Netanyahu: We are focusing on the last two tasks, which are dismantling.

.@HRANA_English says it has confirmed 6,126 deaths (5,777 of whom were protesters), with 17,091 alleged deaths still under investigation

U.S. and Iranian military are active near Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the Italian ambassador and conveyed a strongly worded protest against the Foreign Minister's irresponsible stances regarding the Revolutionary Guard.

The examples of Venezuela and Iran require the defense ministries of Russia and China to constantly analyze the security situation, said Russian Defense Minister Belousov during talks with Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun.

Turkey plans a buffer zone if the Iran government falls. Ankara draws up plans to prevent a wave of potential refugees in case of a US attack on Iran

A senior U.S. official said in a briefing with reporters that the Trump administration "is open for business" when it comes to negotiations with Iran. "If they want to talk, and they know our terms, we are open to have a conversation", the U.S. official said

Trump to Axios: We have a big armada next to Iran. Bigger than Venezuela

Trump tells Axios the Iran situation is "in flux," saying he sent a "big armada" to the region but believes Tehran wants a deal. A U.S. strike remains on the table, sources say

U.S. officials say any deal with Iran would require removal of enriched uranium, limits on long-range missiles, an end to proxy support, and a ban on independent enrichment. Tehran has not agreed - Axios

The UK advises against travel to some areas of Iraq, including parts within 5km of the borders with Iran, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Turkey

Qassem said Hezbollah will not remain "neutral" should Iran come under a new attack, but added it would choose whether to intervene at appropriate time. "We will choose at that time how to act but we are not neutral," warning "a war on Iran this time will ignite the region

UAE says it won’t allow its airspace, territory, or waters to be used in any “hostile military actions against Iran” and that it won’t provide any logistical support either