For the first time, Iranian authorities commented on the U.S. attack on a military ship that occurred off the coast of Sri Lanka.
“The U.S. committed a crime at sea, being 2000 miles from our shore,” wrote Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on his social media account X.
According to him, the frigate Dena, which had nearly 130 sailors on board and was invited by the Indian Navy, was attacked in international waters without prior warning.
“Remember, the U.S. will bitterly regret creating this precedent,” he added.
According to him, the frigate Dena, which had nearly 130 sailors on board and was invited by the Indian Navy, was attacked in international waters without prior warning.
“Remember, the U.S. will bitterly regret creating this precedent,” he added.
On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that an Iranian military ship was torpedoed by an American submarine off the coast of Sri Lanka.
Iranian attacks continue to test Israeli patience.
Author: Nur Odeh
Report from Ramallah, occupied West Bank.
The Israeli armed forces began attacks on Iranian government infrastructure while simultaneously intercepting Iranian missiles and drones from Lebanon.
This is not only a test of Israel's capabilities but also a trial of the local population's tolerance.
Israelis woke up to the news of a partial easing of restrictions on mass gatherings and a return to normal life. This brought some hope for the better, as the government assures that it is doing everything possible to limit Iran's retaliatory actions.
Although the number of attacks has decreased, Iran is using more modern missiles that cause greater damage even in the form of debris.
In the first seven days, the damage is estimated at around $2 billion, which adds to the costs of military operations. Therefore, the government is striving to mitigate the consequences by restoring economic activity and bringing back over 100,000 Israelis.
Iran denied reports of a missile launch towards Turkey.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran issued a statement denying reports of missile launches towards Turkey. This came after Turkey reported that its 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,” Iranian military officials stated, as reported by the Mehr news agency.
According to the Turkish Ministry of Defense, the missile flew over Iraq and Syria, approaching its 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.”
Alarm signals about drones are heard in southern Israel.
According to reports from Israeli media, alarm signals warning of a possible drone incursion have been recorded in the south of the country, near the border with Jordan.
As reported by the Times of Israel, sirens can be heard in several localities in the region.
What has happened recently.
American lawmakers rejected a military authority bill that would limit Donald Trump's powers regarding further actions in Iran. The bill proposed withdrawing American troops from the conflict zone without Congressional approval.
The bill did not pass through the U.S. Senate, receiving 47 votes against 53, mainly 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:
- The Israeli army reports that Iran launched several missiles at Israel early Thursday morning, but no casualties have been reported yet.
- As a result of two Israeli attacks near Beirut, three people were killed, and six others were injured. Lebanese media, citing the Lebanese Ministry of Health, report that the strikes targeted the road to Rafic Hariri International Airport (RFHA) in Beirut.
- The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that the escalation of violence in the Middle East and beyond has led to significant migration. About 100,000 people left Tehran in the first two days after the American-Israeli attack. In Lebanon, according to UNHCR, 58,000 people found shelter in collective camps, although Lebanese authorities claim the number exceeds 80,000.
- U.S. military confirmed the names of the fifth soldier killed due to an Iranian drone attack in Kuwait at the beginning of the conflict.
- Names of a presumed sixth soldier killed in the same attack have also been released.
- About 20,000 sailors have been stranded due to events in the Strait of Hormuz, said the head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 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 technical problems. Qatar Airways also announced that it would operate additional flights from the Middle East to several European cities on Thursday.
- According to the Qatari Ministry of Interior, evacuation of people living near the U.S. embassy in Doha has begun as a 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, [url=https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c62gg44d53xt?post=asset%3Aea228a7e-956e-427a-8dfb-86492cbe6cb6#post]causing an oil spill.
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