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  ANTI-MISSILE BATTERIES fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, April 4, 2026. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90) Mohammad Marandi, a figure close to the Iranian regime and a former senior adviser to supreme leader Ali Khamenei, warned on Saturday that Gulf states and Israel could face devastating attacks if Iran’s civilian infrastructure is struck. “Based on statements by the Trump administration, it appears entirely possible that after months of barbaric threats, tonight will be the last night of normality in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and perhaps Oman as well,” Marandi wrote on X/Twitter.

A screengrab from a video released by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which accompanied a press release describing the operation dubbed "Epic Fury", an attack by the United States and Israel on Iran, shows a flight deck crew member signaling an F‑35 jet on an aircraft carrier (photo credit: US CENTCOM/Reuters) Israeli officials warn renewed US strikes on Iran could trigger attacks on Israel, as embassies urge citizens to consider leaving amid rising tensions. I srael has raised the alert and readiness amid assessments that US President Donald Trump is close to deciding to resume   military strikes against Iran , potentially on an even larger scale, two Israeli sources told   The Jerusalem Post . Israeli officials told the  Post  that “we are on high alert and awaiting the president’s final decision.” While it remains unclear whether Trump would seek to involve Israel in the initial phase of such an operation, Israel’s working assumption is that any major strike ...

Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman looks on during a meeting with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on November 18, 2025. (photo credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) Saudi Crown Prince  Mohammed bin Salman  asked US President Donald Trump to reconsider potential large military strikes on Iran during a phone call on Saturday,  Axios  reported on Sunday. The report cited two United States officials, one of whom told  Axios  that "the Saudis expressed concern and asked for clarity about the plan of action."  Axios  further cited sources with knowledge of the call between the two world leaders, who said that MBS asked  Trump  to de-escalate the situation instead of launching large strikes. According to the report, the Saudis are concerned that the strikes could result in an unprecedented regional escalation. The rep...

US President Donald Trump speaks as he sits behind an airport model as he makes an announcement about a renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 29, 2026. (photo credit: Reuters/Kylie Cooper) US President Donald Trump called for an immediate deal with Iran in a Truth Social post on Saturday night, claiming to have called off a massive attack against the country and to have Israel's support in his commitment. "The USA is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of  Iran , at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II," Trump claimed.  "Despite this, we have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to."

The IDF struck and destroyed five Hamas weapons storage facilities in the Gaza Strip overnight. (Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit) The IDF destroyed five Hamas weapons storage facilities during overnight strikes on the Gaza Strip, the military announced on Saturday. The strikes were guided by Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) intelligence and targeted locations where rifles, explosives, anti-tank missiles, ammunition, and additional arms were stored. One of the targeted facilities was located adjacent to  Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, which the IDF stated is frequently used as a hideout facility for Hamas terrorists.

The US Embassy in Amman, Jordan, warned that due to "heightened tensions in the Middle East," US citizens should be prepared for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions, the Embassy announced on X/Twitter Saturday.  The announcement included a warning to US citizens that Iran and its supportive groups may target US interests, including businesses and Americans throughout the world.  The alert noted that some airlines postponed scheduled flights while others canceled some routes.