The United States launched a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran as Tehran targeted U.S. allies in the Gulf, while tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz.
The European Union and Gulf states have jointly rejected what they described as any "illegitimate claims" of sovereignty or control over the Strait of Hormuz, according to a joint statement carried by Saudi state television.
The statement also opposed the imposition of permits or fees on international navigation through the strategic waterway and called on Iran to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz without conditions or charges.
Two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan on Friday while defending against an attack involving Iranian missiles and drones, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei accused the United States of repeatedly violating a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and U.S. presidents, saying the breaches proved President Donald Trump's signature was "utterly worthless and devoid of credibility."
In a written statement issued on Saturday, Khamenei said Washington should know that the Iranian nation and the "resistance front" had "unforgettable lessons" for the United States.
Iran's southern province of Hormozgan was hit by three U.S. airstrikes on Saturday, according to Iran's Mehr news agency.
The report did not specify the locations targeted or the extent of any damage or casualties. There has been no immediate comment from U.S. officials.
A total of 300 personnel working for two "hostile television networks," have been identified, Asqar Jahangir, Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asqar Jahangir has said, IRNA, Iran's official news agency reports.
He made the disclosure during a speech announcing that Tehran had launched legal proceedings against U.S. and Israeli officials over the Iran conflict.
“So far, around 300 members and personnel of the two hostile television networks have been identified. Following the completion of the investigation, indictments have also been issued against them, and their cases have been referred to the Tehran Islamic Revolutionary Court for adjudication," he said.
Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has criticised attacks by Iran targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.
"Iran's actions constitute a highly dangerous escalation, a grave violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, as well as war crimes requiring international accountability and prosecution," Albudaiwi said.
Iran has executed a man convicted of shooting to death a member of the security forces during nationwide unrest sparked by the 2022 death of a young woman in police custody, the judiciary’s Mizan News Agency has reported.
Rights groups say authorities often rely on forced confessions obtained under torture to convict protesters. Iran denies the accusation.
Iran's judiciary has issued a formal indictment against U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of Tehran's legal push to prosecute them under international law, Iran's IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency has reported.
A spokesman for the Iranian judiciary said the all damages from recent conflicts had been documented, according to Tasnim.
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation says one of its oil facilities was hit in an Iranian attack,and caused injuries, according to the state news agency.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has left for Washington for a White House summit with President Donald Trump.
Talks are expected to focus on strengthening the ceasefire, restoring security, securing an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory and extending state authority across the country.
Iraq's Oil Ministry has signed two supplemental agreements with Chevron to develop oil fields and expand the country's energy infrastructure.
An Israeli drone struck the village of Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon, the country's National News Agency reports.
Kuwait's Fire Force said several firefighters and a worker were injured while responding to fires that broke out following what authorities described as Iranian attacks.
The Fire Force said emergency crews were deployed to contain multiple blazes at affected locations, with injuries reported among personnel involved in the response efforts.
No further details were immediately provided on the condition of those injured or the extent of the damage caused by the fires.
Iran said a U.S. strike hit a desalination plant in the coastal village of Bunji in Hormozgan province, disrupting drinking water supplies to around 20 villages with a combined population of about 10,000 people, according to Tasnim.
Officials said the attack caused a complete shutdown of the water supply system, leaving residents facing a water shortage, while repairs and restoration efforts are under way.
Iran has cancelled final school exams on Sunday and Monday in four southern provinces because of what authorities described as unstable conditions, Tasnim reports.
Iran's IRGC says it targeted Al Azraq Air Base in Jordan, according to Tasnim.
Bahrain says its defence forces intercepted a number of Iranian aerial attacks on Saturday.
Kuwait Airways says it has rescheduled most flights after Kuwait temporarily suspended operations at its international airport following Iranian missile and drone attacks.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they targeted U.S. military sites and communications facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, state media report.
Kuwait Airways says it has rescheduled most flights after Kuwaiti airspace was closed on Saturday.
The U.S. State Department has urged Americans to reconsider travel to and through the Middle East as regional tensions continue to rise.
In a post on X, the department said the security environment remained complex, with the potential for further escalation. It advised U.S. citizens already in the region to remain cautious, monitor developments and check with airlines as flight schedules could change.
Iran's IRGC says countries hosting U.S. forces should expect a "corresponding response" if their territory is used for attacks on Iran, Tasnim reports.
Iranian media, citing a local official, said several missiles struck power facilities and desalination water pumps in Jask.
Iranian state media reported explosions in the western city of Khorramabad.
Sirens sounded for a third time in Bahrain, the Interior Ministry said.
The U.S. military said it has completed a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military logistics infrastructure and other sites.
CENTCOM added that more than 50,000 American troops across the Middle East remain "vigilant, lethal and ready".
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