Försvarsminister Yoav Gallant pratade över natten med sin amerikanska motsvarighet, USA:s försvarsminister Lloyd Austin, i det fjärde samtalet av detta slag den senaste veckan. "Gallant informerade sekreteraren om den israeliska arméns operativa beredskap att försvara Israel mot Iran och dess ombud i regionen", säger hans kontor.
U.S. Central Command: In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles and one Houthi ground control station in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. Additionally, USCENTCOM forces successfully destroyed one Houthi uncrewed surface vessel in the Red Sea
US official: We see absolutely no legitimate basis for Iran to launch a military attack against Israel
Successive explosions in the Shayrat Airport area in the eastern countryside of Homs
WSJ: The U.S. has warned Iran that its newly elected government and economy could suffer a devastating blow if it were to mount a major attack against Israel
US State Department: Iran's escalation, if it occurs, will negatively affect efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza
Axios, citing sources: Commander of US Central Command, General Michael Corella, visits Israel for the second time in a week
The Italian Prime Minister urges the Iranian President to avoid escalation in the region
Commander of the US Fifth Fleet: Houthi arsenal is more powerful than it was a decade ago
Cypriot government spokesman confirmed that his country is "ready to provide support for the evacuation of EU citizens in the event of the escalation in the Middle East."
3 månad sedanAnas Haqqani, a prominent member of the Islamic Emirate, wrote on X that xenophobia and the violation of the human rights of Afghan migrants are unacceptable.Referring to the publicized torture of an Afghan migrant in Iran by a security officer, Haqqani expressed hope that "this type of behavior will be stopped and held accountable. "Nevertheless, Anas Haqqani thanked the host countries, especially the neighboring countries, for their hospitality and for providing asylum and he urged Afghan migrants to return to Afghanistan
3 månad sedanAs part of the US assessments of Iranian revenge and fear of a regional war: 12 F-22 "Raptor" stealth aircraft, one of the most advanced air superiority aircraft in the world, are making their way to the Middle East. The planes are accompanied by at least 3 American refuelers.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry says Tehran's response to Haniyeh's killing will be “costly for Israel”
3 månad sedanIranian Pouya Air Il-76 Cargo (EP-PUS) from Tehran landed in Khmeimim Air Base, Syria this morning, transponders turned off all the way
Iranian security source: Joint training of the army and the Revolutionary Guard has begun in the western and central regions
3 månad sedanThe commander of the Belarusian Air Force arrived today for a special visit to Iran where he met with his Iranian counterpart
Iran has issued a NOTAM, notice to civilian aviation, warning that “gunfire will take place” for several hours on Wednesday night and into Thursday over parts of the country. It says it's because of military exercise
The final statement of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting: The assassination of Haniyeh is an attack on Iran's sovereignty, territorial integrity and security
3 månad sedanEgypt has issued a NOTAM instructing Egyptian airlines avoid Iranian airspace between 0100-0400 UTC on 8 Aug. Egyptian carriers route around Iran already as normal procedure
Egypt asks its airlines to avoid Tehran airspace for three hours on Thursday -Reuters News
3 månad sedanSpeaking to Israeli Air Force personnel at the Tel Nof Airbase, Israeli army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi says Israel is on high alert and will be able to carry out a quick response to any attack
Iran's acting Foreign Minister says Tehran has no option but to use its right to defend itself in the face of Israeli violations - statement
Iran's acting foreign minister says assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh wouldn't have taken place without U.S. support - statement
The White House: The United States believes what the Iranians say they will respond
Washington offers a reward of $10 million to anyone who provides information about Iranian hackers
Iranian President: Western countries must stop supporting the Israeli entity if they want to prevent the spread of war and chaos in the region
3 månad sedanPresident of France Macron had a phone conversation with Iran’s President Pezeshkian, discussing the regional tensions following the assassination of Hamas chief in Tehran. Iranian president stressed that Tehran reserves the right to respond to Israel
Commander of the Iranian Air Defense Forces: We will respond decisively to any threat
3 månad sedanIran’s acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to attend the emergency meeting of foreign ministers of Muslim countries to address regional situation and the Israeli assassination of late Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran
Israeli Defense Minister: The world must come together against Iran as "the greatest destabilizer and exporter of terrorism."
