President Trump told there may be a Joint US-Iran venture to charge tolls in Strait of Hormuz: “We’re thinking of doing it as a joint venture. It’s a way of securing it — also securing it from lots of other people.” “It’s a beautiful thing”
The Wall Street Journal reports that ships in the Strait of Hormuz have received warnings from the Iranian navy that they must obtain permission.
Spain’s Prime Minister, on the ceasefire, says Spain 'will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they turn up with a bucket.”
The UAE's air defenses are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks originating from Iran. The Ministry of Defense confirms that the sounds heard in various parts of the country are a result of the UAE's air defense systems engaging ballistic and cruise missiles and drones.
UAE Air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat
Bahrain News Agency: Since the start of the brutal Iranian aggression, 194 missiles and 508 drones targeting Bahrain have been intercepted and destroyed.
The Japanese Prime Minister: I contacted the Iranian President and asked Iran to guarantee the safety of all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar welcomes the ceasefire announcement between America and Iran
Several explosions were reported on Wednesday at a refinery on Lavan Island after a ceasefire took effect, Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency said. The cause of the explosions was not immediately clear, the report said
A Lebanese government source told Al Jazeera: We have not even been informed that Lebanon is included in the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington.
Israeli army: Following directives from the political echelon, the Israeli army has ceased fire in the conflict with Iran but remains on high defensive alert and ready to respond to any breach. In Lebanon, the Israeli army continues its ground operations against the Hezbollah terrorist group. During the night, the Israeli army launched extensive airstrikes.
UAE: The fall of debris on the Habshan gas complex in Abu Dhabi caused a fire and injuries to three injuries
12 hour agoIsraeli main opposition leader Yair Lapid: There has never been such a political disaster in all of our history. Israel wasn’t even at the table when decisions were made about the core of our national security. Netanyahu failed politically, failed strategically, and did not meet a single goal he set himself. It will take years to repair the political and strategic damage caused by arrogance, negligence, and a lack of planning
Chinese Foreign Ministry: We will continue to play a constructive role in restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and the Middle East.
The leader of the Democratic Party in Israel: We have suffered one of the worst strategic failures ever.
British minister: The Prime Minister is heading to the Middle East today to meet with allies and support a ceasefire in Iran.
15 hour agoU.S. President Donald J. Trump calls Wednesday a “big day for World Peace!”, following tonight’s announced two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran. Trump states that the United States will assist with the buildup of ships in the Strait of Hormuz and that reconstruction can begin in Iran. The President adds that, “We'll be loading up with supplies of all kinds, and just ‘hangin' around’ in order to make sure that everything goes well. I feel confident that it will. Just like we are experiencing in the U.S., this could be the Golden Age of the Middle East!!!”
Kuwaiti Army: Air defenses are currently intercepting missile and drone attacks
Emergency forces are responding to reports of cluster munition impacts in several scenes across central Israel
The latest Iranian ballistic missile fired at southern Israel was intercepted, according to the Israeli army. There are no immediate reports of injuries
20 hour agoTrump reposts Araghchi's statement
U.S. official to Axios: The ceasefire will begin this evening (U.S. time), but we assess that it will take time for the orders to reach field-level units in the Revolutionary Guards
Yedioth Ahronoth, citing Israeli sources: The ceasefire announced by Trump also includes Lebanon.
20 hour agoUAE Air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat
Iranian Foreign Minister: Passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be permitted.
Further details regarding the ceasefire will be announced soon from Pakistan.
Israel says it detected missile launch from Yemen
Iran said it would halt its attacks if attacks against it stop and that safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz would be possible for two weeks in coordination with Iranian armed forces, according to a statement by Foreign Minister Araqchi on Wednesday
20 hour agoAragchi: Statement on behalf of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran
A first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran on an agreement to end the war is planned to take place in Islamabad on Friday, according to two sources familiar with the matter
Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei approved Pakistan’s 2-week ceasefire proposal, after intense diplomacy and last-minute pressure from China. Source: NYT
CNN, citing a White House official: Israel has also agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
21 hour agoTrump says he will suspend strikes on Iran for two weeks following talks with Pakistan’s leadership, contingent on Iran agreeing to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz, adding a ceasefire deal is close
Airstrikes target Mahabad region in northwestern Iran
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan says the next phase should replace harsh rhetoric with respect
A bridge on the Kharrazi highway in the Garmdarreh area of Alborz province in western Tehran was hit by an airstrike
The Amir Kabir petrochemical plant in Mahshahr was attacked according to Iranian media outlets
22 hour agoIran's largest aluminum plant, the Iranian Aluminium Company (IRALCO) in Arak, has been bombed in an airstrike.
23 hour agoUAE Air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat
23 hour agoIranian report from a few minutes ago about a massive explosion in Arak
Explosions were heard in Doha, sirens sounded in Bahrain, and the UAE said its air defenses were responding to a missile threat, as Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran looms
Heavy airstrikes on Urmia in northwestern Iran
Heavy airstrikes hit several areas in Tehran
1 day agoA senior Gulf official says allies are completely in the dark on Trump’s plans.“We have no idea what Trump is thinking.” Source: Politico
Sirens are sounding in Bahrain, booms are being heard in Doha and UAE's air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat - Reuters wire
The UAE Ministry of Defense: UAE air defenses are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks coming from Iran.
Activating air defenses in Tehran
Violent aerial strikes targets Kish Island in Iran
Israel believes a ceasefire is premature and expects military operations to continue for at least another month, according to Politico
1 day agoThe Israeli Defense Forces have taken responsibility for the strike, which they said targeted a top commander from Khatam al-Anbiya, Iran's military emergency command. “The Israeli army regrets the collateral damage to the synagogue.”
Kuwait’s Interior Ministry is urging residents to stay indoors from midnight tonight until 6 a.m. Wednesday local time, citing the measure as a precaution
The Pentagon has prepared options for Trump that include targets used for both military and civilian purposes.
Activating air defenses in the capital, Tehran
Russia, China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iranian media: Air defenses activated over Tehran
1 day ago2 missiles were fired towards Israel, one exploded in the air
1 day agoLaunches from Iran to the center of Israel
Canadian Prime Minister Carney: We expect all parties to the Iranian conflict to respect international law and not target civilian infrastructure.
Israeli Chief of Staff Zamir: We are approaching a strategic crossroads in the war against Iran
In a call with Bret Baier, Trump says 8 PM deadline today could change if negotiations move forward, but sticking to deadline for now
Iran has stopped cease-fire negotiations with the U.S., telling Pakistan it will no longer participate in talks. Source: NYT
Wall Street Journal: Iran cuts off direct diplomatic contact with the United States
U.S. State Department: Directives for all Americans in Bahrain to shelter in their places
The Tabriz-Mianeh railway line was bombed a few minutes ago.
1 day agoIsraeli army announces that it has attacked eight bridges in Iran today
Netanyahu: Today, we attacked the railways and bridges used by the Revolutionary Guards
The Pakistani army warns that Iran's continued hostile attacks on Saudi Arabia will close the door to mediation.
Netanyahu: We destroyed dozens of aircraft and helicopters at an Iranian airbase
Israeli army Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says the military assesses that Iran and Hezbollah will attempt attacks on Israel during the Passover holiday tonight."We assess that this evening as well, the Iranian regime and Hezbollah will attempt to continue firing toward Israel. The Israeli army is prepared both defensively and offensively and will act against any threat," Defrin says in a post on X."I ask that you continue to follow Home Front Command instructions, they save lives," he adds
1 day agoIran's overnight strikes towards Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex threatened to "derail the talks", a senior Pakistani official tells Reuters nnA Saudi retaliation to the attack could draw Pakistan into the conflict under its defence pact with KSA, the source adds
The French president announces the release of two French citizens after they were detained for three and a half years in Iran.
1 day agoBridge destroyed by an airstrike near Iran Zanjan - multiple bridges, and even highways, appear to have been targeted across Iran
Senior Iranian source to Reuters: "if the situation gets out of control, Iran’s allies will also close the Bab El-Mandeb Strait"
1 day agoRecorded from the Iraqi side in Basra - U.S. and Israel targeting an Iranian border post near the Iraqi-Iranian border
Iran will not show flexibility as long as US demands surrender, senior Iranian source to Reuters
East Azerbaijan Province Ambulance Service: One person killed in a hostile attack targeting a bridge in Hashtrud city, northwestern Iran
1 day agoJD Vance doubles down on Trump’s new post threatening “a whole civilization will die tonight” and implies Trump might more powerful weapons
1 day agoMissiles were launched from Iran towards southern Israel
Senior US official tells [hemmer] this morning, "We are absolutely in touch with (Iran). Absolutely. (The talks) have been positive. If we get lucky, we will have something by the end of the day."
1 day agoA railway bridge near Amin Abad in Zanjan Province, northwestern Iran, was destroyed in an Israeli airstrike. Earlier, the Israeli army warned Iranians against traveling by trains today
1 day agoTrump on Iran: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again."
A security official in Alborz province, western Iran, reported that nine civilians were killed and 15 others wounded in an American-Israeli attack on residential areas in Shahriar.
Explosions heard again in Kuwait
Iranian media: 9 killed and 15 injured after a projectile struck a building in the Iranian city of Shahriar
Railway in Qazvin, Iran, hit by an airstrike per Iranian media
Revolutionary Guard: Air defenses shot down an Tomahawk missile in the city of Buin Zahra in Markazi province, central Iran.
1 day agoOne of the bridges in Tabriz, damaged by the Israeli strikes against the city.
Iranian media: Power outages in parts of Karaj, Iran, following an attack.
The targets that the US hit on Kharg Island included bunkers, radar station, ammunition storage. Landing docks were not intentionally targeted. Only would have been struck if Iranians fired something from next to them, according to senior US official who spoke to Fox News
The U.S. military conducted strikes on military targets on Kharg island, U.S. official says
Israeli strike hits railway bridge in Kashan, kills 2
UAE air defenses intercept ballistic missile and 11 drones
1 day agoAftermath of likely Israeli airstrike on a railway line in Karaj, Iran
1 day agoU.S.-Israeli airstrikes targeted the Yahya Abad Railway Bridge in Kashan city, north of Isfahan, Iranian State Media reports. Two people were killed, and three were injured in the strikes, according to the deputy security officer in Isfahan Province
Ongoing airstrikes on Kharg Island in Iran
Strike targets bridge on Tabriz-Zanjan highway in Iran's northwest - Etemad Online
UAE air defenses engaged Iranian ballistic and cruise missiles and UAVs
The Iranian army: We targeted radar systems and buildings designated for housing US forces at the "Ahmed Al-Jaber" airbase in Kuwait.
Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson: We are close to the point where the situation in the region could spiral out of control
1 day agoCBS News reported that 15 US soldiers were injured in an Iranian suicide drone attack targeting Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait last night.
