Erbil hotel hit by drone attack, security sources say
The drone attack, which came the same day as two other Erbil drone attacks, occured amid Kurdish concerns of being dragged into the Iran war.
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UK PM speaks with Saudi Crown Prince, leaders of France, Germany, Italy about Middle East
Israel backing Iranian Kurdish push to seize Iran border areas, sources say
US well on way toward controlling Iran airspace, says White House
Aliyev calls Iranian drone strike on Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan a ‘terrorist act’
Two drones struck the airport and an area near a school in Azerbaijan’s exclave. Baku condemned the attack and summoned Iran’s ambassador.
Tehran residents describe threats, shortages, and fear after Khamenei death - report
According to one resident, the regime is threatening anyone who might speak out against it, warning that anyone who protests would be considered "Israeli collaborators."
Israel’s war? Trump faces narrative battle shaping American support against Iran
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: That battle over perception – over whether this is Washington’s war or Netanyahu’s – may shape the level of support the war receives in the US.
WATCH: US strikes Iranian drone carrier naval vessel, B-2 stealth bombers hit Iran
The struck carrier was "roughly the size of a WWII aircraft carrier," CENTCOM announced.
Zelensky says Ukraine will help US to counter Iranian drones
Ukraine will support the US with protection against Iranian Shahed drones in the Middle East, providing specialists and resources as the conflict intensifies.
Syria opens Mediterranean-Aleppo air corridor that could help ease regional snarl
Royal Jordanian is expected to use the Mediterranean corridor on Friday for a flight from Amman to Aleppo as part of the phased return of air traffic.
US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike, sources say
US military investigators are looking into a possible strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed dozens of children. The Pentagon denies targeting civilians, but the investigation continues.
Dozens of IRGC officers flee Beirut, sources tell Axios
Meanwhile, Hezbollah threatened Israelis near the border, warning them to evacuate towns within a 5km. perimeter zone.
Trump on rising gas prices during Iran operation: 'If they rise, they rise'
Trump prioritizes the Iran military campaign, dismissing concerns over rising gas prices, as White House officials scramble for solutions to combat rising energy costs.
Iranian officers reportedly abandon posts amid airstrikes, Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'
IDF begins new wave of strikes on Iranian regime • Russia reportedly providing Iran with intel on US • IDF destroys Khamenei's bunker in Tehran • Smotrich's son injured in Lebanon
