Iran fortifying Kharg Island in preparation for potential US attack - report
US officials and military experts have warned of the significant risks that a US ground invasion of Kharg Island, Iran's primary hub for oil exports, would pose.
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US strikes 10,000th target in Iran, Uganda defense chief claims country 'on the side of Israel'
Kuwait forces catch terror network tied to Hezbollah, Interior Ministry says
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia shoot down UAVs launched by Iran
Uganda 'on the side of Israel' amid Iran war, defense chief says
"Israel has a right to exist and attacks against her must stop," Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba said during a series of X/Twitter posts expressing his support.
US strikes 10,000th target in Iran during Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM announces
In a video posted on X/Twitter, Cooper stated that the US had struck its 10,000th target "just hours ago," adding that the total was even more impressive when combined with targets struck by Israel.
US, Israel temporarily remove two Iranian officials from target list - report
Parliamentary speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are the officials removed from the list as Trump attempts to open the door for peace with Tehran.
Low chance for US-Iran deal, but Trump 'can always surprise us,' Israeli officials tell 'Post'
Israeli officials say a US-Iran deal remains unlikely, but fear President Donald Trump could still declare a temporary ceasefire as talks continue.
UAE ambassador to US warns against ending Iran war too soon
In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, UAE ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba, wrote that the current war requires a decisive outcome that addresses the full scope of the Islamic Republic’s threat.
'No talks': Tehran doesn't want to negotiate with US, Iranian FM Araghchi says
Araghchi also claimed that the exchange of messages through mediators doesn't constitute a negotiation between the countries, with Iran seeking a permanent end to the conflict.
FM Sa’ar urges UN to designate Hezbollah as terror group, calls Iran global threat
“Iran has transferred to Hezbollah $1.2 billion since the ceasefire," Sa'ar wrote. "It also plays a direct role in training militants and guiding senior leadership.”
Iran warns its ready to open new front in Yemen, close Bab al-Mandab Strait with Houthis - report
"The Bab al-Mandab Strait is considered one of the strategic straits in the world, and Iran has the will to produce a completely credible threat against it," an Iranian official told Tasnim.
UN chief names Arnault as personal envoy for Middle East war
UN diplomat Jean Arnault has more than 30 years of experience in international diplomacy focusing on peace settlements and mediation, with a background in UN missions in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Iran rejects US proposal to end war, calls it 'excessive,' official tells Iranian state TV
The statements come as the US pushes to a diplomatic end to the hostilities with Tehran after almost four weeks of fighting.
