For the first time, official Tehran commented on the U.S. attack on a military ship off the coast of Sri Lanka.
The U.S. committed a crime at sea, being 2,000 miles from Iran, — stated Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on his social media X.
The frigate Dena, which was under the protection of the Indian Navy with nearly 130 sailors on board, was attacked in international waters without prior notice, — he added.
Remember this: the U.S. will soon regret the precedent it has created, — noted the minister.
The frigate Dena, which was under the protection of the Indian Navy with nearly 130 sailors on board, was attacked in international waters without prior notice, — he added.
Remember this: the U.S. will soon regret the precedent it has created, — noted the minister.
On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reported that an Iranian military ship off the coast of Sri Lanka was attacked by a torpedo from an American submarine.
Iranian strikes continue to test the patience of Israelis.
Author: Nur Odeh
Report from Ramallah, occupied West Bank.
The Israeli army has begun attacks on key facilities in Iran while simultaneously trying to intercept Iranian missiles and drones launched from Lebanon.
These actions are testing both Israel's capabilities and the tolerance of Israeli society.
Israelis woke up to news of some easing of restrictions on mass gatherings and a return to normal life, which brought relief as the government assures its efforts to limit Iran's reactions.
Although the number of attacks has decreased, Iran is using more powerful missiles that cause significant damage, even if they are just debris.
Damage is expected to amount to about $2 billion just in the first week, adding to the costs associated with military actions. Therefore, measures are being taken to reduce losses through the restoration of economic activity, including the return of more than 100,000 Israelis.
Iran denied launching missiles towards Turkey.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran published a statement denying the facts of missile launches towards Turkey, after it reported that NATO missile defense systems shot down an Iranian missile that was heading into its airspace.
“The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran respect the sovereignty of the friendly country Turkey and deny any missile launches in its direction,” — stated the Iranian army in a statement published by the Mehr news agency.
According to the Turkish Ministry of Defense, the missile flew over Iraq and Syria, approaching Turkish airspace.
The interception did not result in casualties. President Erdogan noted that Turkey “takes all necessary precautions” in cooperation with its NATO allies and “issues clear warnings to avoid the repetition of such incidents.”
Warning sirens about drones sound in southern Israel.
Israeli media report that in the south of the country, near the border with Jordan, sirens warning of a potential drone incursion were heard.
The Times of Israel reports that sirens sounded in several localities in the region.
What happened.
American lawmakers rejected a military authorization bill that would limit Donald Trump's powers regarding further military actions in Iran. The bill provided for the withdrawal of American troops from the conflict zone without Congressional approval.
The bill did not pass through the U.S. Senate, receiving 47 votes against 53, which was almost exclusively along party lines. The House of Representatives will consider the same issue tomorrow.
And here’s what else happened in the last few hours:
- Israeli military claims that Iran launched several missiles at Israel early Thursday morning, but there is currently no information on casualties.
- As a result of two Israeli attacks in the Beirut area, three people were killed, and six others were injured. Lebanese media, citing the Lebanese Ministry of Health, report that the strikes were aimed at Rafic Hariri International Airport (RFHA) in Beirut.
- The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported that the rise in violence in the Middle East and beyond has already led to significant migration. About 100,000 people left Tehran in the first two days after the U.S.-Israeli attack. According to UNHCR data, 58,000 people found shelter in collective camps, although Lebanese officials claim the number of refugees exceeds 80,000.
- U.S. military confirmed the name of the fifth soldier killed in the attack by an Iranian drone in Kuwait at the beginning of the war, as well as the name of the presumed sixth soldier killed in the same attack.
- About 20,000 sailors have been stranded due to events in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the head of the UN International Maritime Organization in an interview with the BBC.
- According to the BBC, a flight organized by the British government to return citizens from Oman was unable to depart on Wednesday evening due to technical issues. Qatar Airways announced it would operate other flights from the Middle East to several European cities on Thursday.
- According to the Qatari Ministry of Interior, as a precautionary measure, evacuation of residents living near the U.S. embassy in Doha has begun following recent drone attacks on U.S. embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, as well as the consulate in Dubai.
- The British maritime security agency UKMTO reported a “powerful explosion” near Kuwait that caused an oil spill.
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