9m ago
One person killed in strike on oil tanker off Oman’s coast, officials say
Omani authorities said an explosion and fire on the oil tanker MKD VYOM, 52 nautical miles off Muscat, killed one crew member, an Indian national. The vessel, flying the Marshall Islands flag and carrying about 59,463 metric tons of cargo, was struck by an unmanned boat, the Omani Maritime Security Center said. Twenty people were evacuated from the ship, four with unspecified injuries. CBS News reported the MKD VYOM is part of Iran’s so-called “shadow fleet” and that the crew included Iranian nationals. (CBS/AFP)
22m ago
Saudi Arabia says drones intercepted near air base used by U.S. military
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said it intercepted and destroyed five “hostile drones” near Prince Sultan Air Base, a U.S.-used facility south of Riyadh. About 2,700 U.S. troops are stationed in Saudi Arabia, many at Prince Sultan, which reportedly faced Iranian missile attacks over the weekend. There have been no reports of American casualties in Saudi Arabia since the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
42m ago
U.S. confirms 3 American F-15s mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses; all crew safe
U.S. Central Command said three F-15 Strike Eagles were shot down over Kuwait in an “apparent friendly fire incident” while flying in support of Operation Epic Fury amid Iranian air, missile, and drone attacks. All six aircrew ejected safely, were recovered and are in stable condition. Kuwait acknowledged the incident; a joint investigation with U.S. forces is underway.
5:57 AM
U.K. base in Cyprus, used by U.S. in Iran war, hit by drone
Cyprus state television reported sirens at the British air base near Limassol and U.K. fighters scrambled after a suspected drone strike at RAF Akrotiri. Initial reports suggested minor damage to the runway. Britain’s defense chief said Iran fired missiles “in the direction of Cyprus,” but it was unclear whether the base was deliberately targeted.
5:36 AM
Israeli military says Lebanon ground invasion not imminent amid concerns of wider war
An Israeli military spokesperson said there were no imminent plans for a ground invasion of Lebanon following an overnight attack by Hezbollah and Israeli retaliatory airstrikes. “In the short term, immediate time, the answer would be no,” Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani told journalists.
5:31 AM
Germany says it won’t take part in strikes, may defend troops in Jordan and Iraq
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany will not actively participate in military action against Iran but would consider defending its soldiers on multinational bases in Jordan and Iraq if attacked. German troops at bases in Erbil and Al-Azraq were reported safe after weekend targeting.
5:23 AM
Jordan closes airspace as Iran war disrupts regional aviation
Jordan announced it would close its airspace “until further notice” to ensure civil aviation safety amid missile and drone threats. Air travel across the Middle East largely halted, disrupting tens of thousands of passengers and sending airline stocks lower. Oil prices surged, adding pressure on carriers.
5:10 AM
Blasts reported in multiple Gulf cities as Iran continues strikes
Explosions were reported across the Gulf — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Manama, Kuwait City and Muscat — as Iran continued missile and drone strikes in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli attacks. Iran said it used 15 cruise missiles in attacks on a U.S. air base in Kuwait and on vessels in the Indian Ocean. Most Iranian missiles and drones were intercepted, but some struck civilian areas and near U.S. bases.
5:10 AM
Several U.S. fighter jets crash in Kuwait; all pilots survive, Kuwait says
Kuwaiti defense officials reported several U.S. warplanes crashed in Kuwait but said all crew members were rescued and in stable condition. Kuwaiti Air Defense said it had intercepted several “hostile aerial targets.” Search-and-rescue and medical evacuations were carried out.
5:10 AM
Fire, smoke seen at U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait
Video and eyewitness reports showed fire and smoke inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait after an Iranian attack. The U.S. warned Americans to shelter in place and avoid the embassy. Embassy personnel were reported sheltering in place.
5:10 AM
U.S.-Israeli war on Iran appears to widen to new fronts
Israel intensified strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon after rocket and drone fire blamed on the group. Iranian-backed militias claimed a drone attack on U.S. troops at Baghdad’s airport. Britain reported a suspected drone strike at its Cyprus base; France reinforced its posture in the eastern Mediterranean. Smoke was seen after an Iranian strike on the French naval base Camp de la Paix in Abu Dhabi.
5:10 AM
IAEA chief: no sign Iran nuclear sites hit yet, but radiological risk exists
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said the agency had no indication Iran’s nuclear installations had been damaged but warned of the “possible radiological release with serious consequences” as missiles continue to fly. He urged maximum restraint and called for a rapid return to diplomatic negotiations. The IAEA noted Iran still holds a significant stockpile of enriched uranium.
5:10 AM
Iran Red Crescent reports 555 killed in Iran since the war began
The Iranian Red Crescent said 555 people have been killed across Iran in U.S. and Israeli strikes since the weekend, with 131 cities affected. The agency did not specify how many casualties were military versus civilian.
5:10 AM
Major Saudi oil refinery shuttered after suspected drone strike
Aramco reportedly closed its Ras Tanura refinery after a suspected Iranian drone strike. The shutdown and regional disruptions helped push Brent crude up roughly 10% and raised energy and shipping concerns. It was reported the closure was precautionary and the situation was “under control,” though the duration of the shutdown was unclear.
5:10 AM
U.K. considering government evacuations for Britons stranded in Gulf
U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said Britain is setting up support systems to help citizens flee the Gulf and is working on possible government evacuations if necessary. An estimated 300,000 Britons live in the region.
