For the first time, Iranian authorities have commented on the United States' attack on a military ship off the coast of Sri Lanka.
The U.S. committed an act of aggression at sea, being 2000 miles from Iranian shores, — commented Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the social network X.
The frigate Dena, which was invited by the Indian Navy and had about 130 sailors on board, became a victim of the attack in international waters without prior warning, — the minister clarified.
Remember this: the United States will soon regret the precedent they have set, — he added.
The frigate Dena, which was invited by the Indian Navy and had about 130 sailors on board, became a victim of the attack in international waters without prior warning, — the minister clarified.
Remember this: the United States will soon regret the precedent they have set, — he added.
On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reported that the Iranian military ship off Sri Lanka was sunk by an American submarine.
Iranian attacks test Israeli tolerance.
Author: Nur Odeh
Report from Ramallah, occupied West Bank.
The Israeli armed forces have begun strikes on government facilities in Iran while simultaneously attempting to intercept Iranian missiles and drones coming from Lebanon.
This is a test of Israel's capabilities, as well as a test of the resilience of the Israeli population.
Local residents in Israel have faced new realities as some restrictions on mass gatherings have been lifted, allowing a return to normal life. This has been a small relief for citizens, as the government assures that it is taking all measures to reduce Iran's retaliatory actions.
Although the number of attacks has decreased, Iran is using more advanced missiles that cause significant damage even in the form of debris.
Losses are expected to reach $2 billion in just the first week, not counting the costs of military operations. In this regard, steps are being taken to revive economic activity, including the return of more than 100,000 Israelis.
Iran denies reports of missile launch towards Turkey.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran issued a statement denying information about missile launches towards Turkey. This statement followed Turkey's report that NATO missile defense systems intercepted an Iranian missile heading towards its airspace.
"The armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran respect Turkey's sovereignty and deny any missile launches towards its territory," the statement, published by the Iranian news agency Mehr, said.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense reported that the missile flew over Iraq and Syria before approaching Turkish airspace.
The interception did not result in casualties. President Erdogan noted that Turkey "takes all necessary precautions" in cooperation with NATO allies and "issues clear warnings to avoid the repetition of such incidents."
Drones sirens sound in southern Israel: update.
Israeli media report sounds of sirens in the southern part of the country, near the Jordanian border, warning of a possible drone attack.
The Times of Israel confirmed that sirens are heard in several localities in the region.
Here’s what happened.
American lawmakers rejected a military authorization bill that would limit Donald Trump's powers regarding further military actions in Iran. The bill proposed the withdrawal of American troops from the conflict zone without Congressional approval.
The bill was not approved by the U.S. Senate, receiving 47 votes against 53, mostly along party lines. The House of Representatives plans to vote on this issue tomorrow.
Here’s what else has 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 strikes near Beirut, three people were killed, and six were injured. Lebanese media, citing the Lebanese Ministry of Health, report that the strikes were carried out on the road to Rafic Hariri International Airport (RFHA) in Beirut.
- The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that the recent increase in violence in the region has led to significant population migration. About 100,000 people left Tehran in the first two days after the U.S. and Israeli attacks. In Lebanon, according to UNHCR data, 58,000 found refuge in camps, although local authorities claim the number exceeds 80,000.
- U.S. military confirmed the name of the fifth soldier killed in the Iranian drone attack 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, as reported by the head of the International Maritime Organization in an interview with the BBC.
- According to the BBC, a flight chartered by the British government to return citizens from Oman was unable to depart on Wednesday evening due to a technical issue. Qatar Airways announced that it would operate other flights from the Middle East to several European cities on Thursday.
- The Qatari Ministry of Interior reported that the evacuation of residents living near the American embassy in Doha has begun as a temporary precautionary measure following 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" off the coast of Kuwait, which caused an oil spill.
Material Iran acknowledged the strike on a military ship off the coast of Sri Lanka. What else is happening? was published in K-News.
