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Intel finds Iran has 'substantially increased' efforts to target US officials abroad
The U.S. intelligence community has gathered information through various channels indicating that Iran has "substantially increased" efforts to target American officials abroad, according to a memo sent from Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "The letha…
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Tanker hit by projectile near Oman, UKMTO says
A tanker reported being hit by an unknown projectile while transiting in the Strait of Hormuz Thursday afternoon local time, according to the UKMTO. The tanker was able to continue its voyage to the next port of call, according to the UKMTO. -ABC News' Desiree Adib
Trump says there is more oil coming out of Strait of Hormuz now than there was a year ago
Asked about whether a the stalemate between the U.S. and Iran could continue for a year and if the U.S. is preparing for an extended conflict, President Donald Trump told reporters the U.S. "could end it very quickly." "Iran is a failing nation. We're taking all the oil out that we want," Trump tol…
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US, Israel draw up plans to renew Iran strikes after midterms, sources say
The Israel Defense Forces and the U.S. military have drawn up plans to renew joint strikes on Iran in the coming weeks, two Israeli sources familiar with the plans told ABC News. The Israeli sources said the strikes would almost certainly take place after the U.S. midterm elections, citing Presiden…
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Saudi Arabia intercepts 5 drones, military says
Saudi air defenses intercepted at least five drones over the Riyadh and Madinah regions on Thursday, a Saudi military spokesperson said in statements posted to X. On Wednesday, the King Fahd Airport international airport in Damman -- on the kingdom's eastern coast -- was targeted in an attack that…
IRGC Navy claims attacks on 4 vessels in Persian Gulf
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy claimed on Thursday to have attacked four vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the ships of navigating an "illegal route" and "transferring oil cargoes from one ship to another." The ships were hit while in the north-central part of the Persian Gulf,…
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US military repositioning personnel at bases in the Middle East: Source
The U.S. military has recently been repositioning personnel at U.S. military bases in the Middle East, according to a source familiar with the matter. The repositioning of forces is similar to what occurred quietly prior to the start of the war with Iran in February, according to the source. Asked…
1 dead, 8 injured in strike on Saudi airport: Saudi Civil Aviation
At least one person was killed and eight others injured in an attack on the King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, according to the Saudi civil aviation authority. The injuries ranged from minor to severe, the authority said. "The attack also resulted in material dam…
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IRGC commander threatens internet cables in Strait of Hormuz
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Brig. Gen. Yadollah Javani warned that Iran could target seven critical undersea internet cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. resumes attacks on Iran. "The Americans and their allies possess significant assets; should they seek to dama…
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Tankers attacked off Iraqi, Omani coasts, UKMTO says
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre on Wednesday reported an attack on a tanker in the northern Persian Gulf off the coast of Iraq that took place on Tuesday. "The master of a tanker reports being struck by an unknown projectile, the crew are reported as safe and there is no…
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Rubio says Iran nuclear capability 'at the core' of US approach
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Wednesday during his trip to India that President Donald Trump's administration will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon. Rubio confirmed that third-party countries such as Qatar are still working as intermediaries to bring Iran back to the ne…
Tanker interdicted off coast of Oman, UKMTO says
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre on Tuesday issued an advisory after it received a report of an incident involving a tanker and unspecified military forces off the coast of Oman. “Reports indicate that the tanker was subject to interaction as part of ongoing military acti…
Hegseth met with Netanyahu in Israel, sources say
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday, two Israeli sources told ABC News, meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at an air base in the south of the country. The meeting lasted for several hours and included Israeli Defense Minister Israel Ka…
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UK says it will fly defensive missions over Saudi Arabia
The British Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that it will "provide additional defensive military support" to Saudi Arabia amid escalating attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. In a statement, the ministry said its forces "will fly defensive counter air missions to support the protecti…
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UK to deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks
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UK deploying fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile fired toward Riyadh, military says
Saudi military spokesperson Col. Turki Al-Maliki said in a post to X on Tuesday morning that Saudi forces intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile fired toward the capital city Riyadh.
Russia says it won't stop cooperating with Iran
Russia will not stop cooperating with Iran amid the conflict in the Middle East, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Monday. "Despite the difficult situation that has already been mentioned more than once, Russia does not intend to abandon its agreements with Iran in the economic and invest…
US urges Americans in Middle East to exercise 'heightened vigilance'
The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs warned Americans in the Middle East to "exercise heightened vigilance due to the complex security environment," saying Iran or its proxies could target Americans or U.S. interests "throughout the world." "Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in…
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