Iran attacks Kurdish groups in Iraq, using militias to strike US forces and neighbors, seeking to turn Iraq into a strategic buffer zone against uprisings in Kurdish areas of Iran.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to Rubio's statements, saying that the US has "entered a war of choice on behalf of Israel."
US military actions against Iran leave Xi Jinping in a tough spot ahead of his summit with Trump, with China's oil supply at risk and limited options to respond.
Mehr News Agency claimed that explosions were heard in the three Iranian cities amid ongoing Israeli-US strikes as part of operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury.
The reported strike took place on a girls' elementary school in the town of Minab in southern Iran on Saturday, marking the deadliest incident in the US and Israel's war against Iran.
A Financial Times report reveals Israel used hacked traffic cameras and AI to map Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s movements before his assassination. 30 missiles were used in the precision strike.
Iranian missile hits in central Israel • US denies targeting school in Iran • US Embassy in Riyadh struck by drone attack • Iran resumes missile launches at Israel
"The Iranian terror regime is at the weakest point it's ever been at," Netanyahu stated, adding that he expects military actions against Iran will be "quick and decisive."
According to a Reuters report, a loud blast was heard before the fire broke out, and smoke was seen rising over Riyadh's Diplomatic Quarter, which houses foreign missions.
A report from the Office of Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security said Iran and its proxies "probably" pose a threat of targeted attacks on the United States.
Mora Namdar, the State Department's assistant secretary for consular affairs, said US citizens should leave using available commercial transportation "due to safety risks."
