The Iranian Health Ministry said at least 18 people were killed and 142 others injured in U.S. airstrikes carried out between 30 August and 2 September.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has unveiled a plan aimed at relocating around 1.86 million Palestinians from Gaza over seven years under what he calls “voluntary migration.”
The proposal targets 250,000 departures in the first year and would establish a dedicated ministry to oversee relocation, including agreements and financial packages for receiving countries, according to Israeli media.
Yedioth Ahronoth reported that no country is currently known to have agreed to receive large numbers of Palestinians from Gaza.
Türkiye has praised Syria’s cooperation with the international community to address its chemical weapons legacy, describing recent progress as a “genuine cause for optimism.”
Türkiye’s UN envoy Ahmet Yildiz also warned that Israeli strikes on potential chemical weapons-related sites could release hazardous materials, endanger civilians and destroy evidence needed to establish accountability for past attacks.
Ankara said it would continue supporting Syrian-led efforts towards making the country permanently free of chemical weapons.
Israeli forces shelled southern Lebanon and carried out ground incursions involving tanks and bulldozers on Thursday, according to Lebanese state media.
Lebanon’s NNA reported Israeli forces advanced into Mansouri and Halta Farm and blew up homes and infrastructure in several areas, while Israeli warplanes carried out two strikes in Nabatieh district.
The Israeli military separately claimed it had achieved “operational control” of the Ali al-Taher heights and cleared two underground routes in what it calls a “security zone” in southern Lebanon.
Yemen’s army said 50 Houthi fighters were killed or wounded after government-aligned forces thwarted an attack in the western province of Taiz.
The military said the Houthis sought to seize control of a road linking Taiz and Mocha, prompting a joint counterattack on the Maqbanah and Al-Kadhah fronts.
The Houthis have not commented on the army’s claims.
Israeli forces fired four artillery shells towards areas around Bat al-Warda hill near Beit Jinn in the western Damascus countryside, Syrian state media reported on Thursday.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
The area was also targeted on Saturday, amid U.S.-mediated efforts between Syria and Israel to de-escalate tensions.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Washington was investigating reports that an alleged U.S. strike hit a wedding gathering in Iran, reportedly killing and wounding civilians.
Vance said he was “extremely sceptical” of Iranian state media reports and insisted the U.S. does not target civilians, while acknowledging that “sometimes things happen” during military operations.
He also said Washington would not resume negotiations with Tehran unless Iran stops attacking commercial shipping.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes he “did the right thing” in his handling of Iran, as renewed U.S. strikes and Iranian retaliation intensify the six-month conflict.
Trump has continued to defend his approach despite mounting political pressure over the war and its impact on energy prices ahead of November’s midterm elections.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Washington is not prepared to hold talks with Iran as long as Iranian forces continue firing on ships, setting out a clear condition for any potential diplomatic engagement.
Residents of villages and displacement camps in Yemen’s western Taiz province fled their homes on Thursday following sustained Houthi artillery fire, according to state media.
The Saba news agency said residential areas in Maqbanah and Al-Kadahah were shelled, while a missile struck Karim School in Al-Wazi’iyah during classes, damaging the building but causing no casualties.
The Houthis have not commented on the reports.
Yemen’s army said it captured several Houthi-held military positions following intense clashes in the southwestern province of Taiz.
The army said fighting erupted after the Houthis attacked its positions in the Maqbanah district, prompting a counteroffensive across several fronts.
The Houthis have not commented on the claims.
U.S. President Donald Trump has accused people and media outlets questioning the country’s ammunition supplies of being “treasonous” amid the ongoing war with Iran.
Trump claimed the U.S. has “virtually unlimited amounts” of ammunition and is producing and stockpiling munitions at unprecedented levels to prepare for potential contingencies.
He also said Washington was prioritising ammunition for its own military and would resume arms sales to U.S. allies “soon.”
China has called on the U.S. to lift Iran-related sanctions imposed on Chinese companies and individuals, reiterating its opposition to unilateral sanctions not authorised by the UN Security Council.
The Commerce Ministry said the measures interfere with legitimate trade and economic exchanges and disrupt global energy security and supply.
Beijing urged Washington to “immediately correct its erroneous practices,” saying it would defend the rights and interests of Chinese companies and citizens.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has threatened to target Iran’s infrastructure, including energy facilities, if Tehran launches an attack on Israel.
“Any Iranian attack on Israel will free us from all limitations,” Katz said, warning that Israel would return Iran to “the Stone Age and darkness.”
The warning comes amid renewed U.S.-Iran military escalation and reports that Israel has raised its alert level over the possibility of an Iranian attack.
A U.S. official told Al Jazeera that no U.S. bases in the region, including those in Kuwait, were hit during Iran’s retaliatory strikes on Wednesday night.
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday the deaths of six more military personnel from U.S. strikes this week, bringing the military death toll to at least 13.
Iran’s Health Ministry earlier said 18 people had been killed and more than 142 wounded in U.S. strikes since 30 August, when Washington resumed its bombing campaign, with most of the casualties reportedly women and children.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will host Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq for a state visit to the UK from 20 to 22 October, Buckingham Palace says.
The visit comes amid rising Middle East tensions and as Oman works to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar has condemned renewed Iranian attacks on Kuwait, calling them a violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry said the attacks breached international law, the UN Charter and principles of good-neighbourly relations. It described the escalation as a threat to regional security and efforts to ease tensions through diplomatic channels.
Doha said Iran bears full legal responsibility for the attacks and their consequences. It also expressed solidarity with Kuwait and supported measures taken by the country to protect its sovereignty and security.
Qatar called for an immediate halt to all military actions and urged all sides to avoid steps that could further escalate the situation.
The latest attacks came after Iran launched strikes on Kuwait amid renewed fighting with the United States. Kuwaiti authorities said air defences responded to missile and drone threats, while Iran said its operations targeted U.S. military facilities rather than Kuwait itself.
Kuwait has condemned new Iranian missile and drone attacks, describing them as a violation of its sovereignty and a threat to regional security and stability.
The Foreign Ministry said the attacks targeted several locations across Kuwait, including a residential complex. It said the strikes violated international law, the UN Charter and a relevant UN Security Council resolution.
Kuwait warned that the escalation could undermine diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region. The country reaffirmed its right to take necessary measures to protect its territory, citizens and residents.
The latest attacks came amid renewed fighting between Iran and the United States after a U.S. strike on Iran’s Larak Island ended a month-long pause in hostilities.
Kuwaiti authorities said air defences responded to Iranian missile and drone threats, with explosions caused by the interception of hostile targets. Iran said its strikes were aimed at U.S. military facilities in Kuwait rather than the Gulf state itself.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it had targeted U.S. military positions at Ali Al Salem Air Base, including the headquarters and accommodation of the U.S. commander.
Iran received more than $1 billion in oil revenues over an 11-day period ending 2 September, according to the semi-official Fars News Agency.
The agency reported that oil-related foreign currency was transferred to Iran’s foreign exchange reserves, citing documents reviewed by its reporter. The funds are expected to strengthen the Central Bank’s ability to meet the country’s foreign currency needs.
Fars also said oil sales in the first five months of Iran’s current fiscal year generated more than 80 per cent of the oil revenues projected in the 2026–2027 budget.
The figures follow data released by Iran’s Oil Ministry, which said $7.5 billion in foreign currency from oil sales between 21 March and 22 July had been transferred to the Central Bank.
The reported increase in oil revenues comes as the United States intensifies economic pressure on Tehran. Washington has launched a campaign aimed at restricting Iran’s access to global financial networks and limiting revenue flows, including those from oil exports.
The U.S. has also imposed new sanctions targeting individuals, entities and vessels linked to Iran, while expanding secondary sanctions risks for companies continuing business with Tehran.
An Israeli bid to reach a security agreement with Syria has failed over disagreements about the buffer zone, an Israeli diplomatic official told The Jerusalem Post.
The official said Israel was unwilling to withdraw from the area, which it considers a “security asset”, although communication between the two sides remains open.
Iran has warned the U.S. that an Israeli offensive against the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon could trigger a large-scale Iranian response, according to three officials briefed on the message.
The warning reportedly came last month as Iranian military personnel are said to be stationed alongside Hezbollah fighters in the area.
Iranian state media says Navy serviceman Amirhossein Salimzadeh was killed during U.S. attacks in Khuzestan province on 1 September.
Iran’s Health Ministry says 18 people were killed and 142 injured in U.S. airstrikes between 30 August and 2 September.
The U.S. military escorted 40 commercial vessels carrying 18 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, CNN reported, as U.S. forces struck nearly 60 Iranian military targets around the strategic waterway.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed developments in the Middle East and bilateral cooperation during a phone call on Thursday, according to the UAE state news agency WAM.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell further on Wednesday, with six commodity vessels recorded crossing the waterway, down from 11 on Tuesday and a 10-day average of roughly 13.
On the map, red arrows indicate tankers, while green arrows show cargo vessels. The figures are preliminary, as some ships can switch off their tracking signals while at sea.
Yemen’s internationally recognised government says the Houthis fired 14 ballistic missiles and launched drones at populated areas in Taiz and Hodeidah.
Air defences reportedly intercepted several drones, while a military source said the missiles “caused no impact on the combat operations theatre”.
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen, accusing Iran of restricting shipping through the key waterway.
He said the restrictions were “unacceptable” and called for de-escalation and the restoration of global fuel supply chains.
Iran’s health ministry says 142 people were injured in the latest U.S. strikes, including 61 women and 44 people under 18.
The ministry said 18 people were killed, including two women and a child.
Kuwait’s army says its air defences are responding to “hostile” missile and drone attacks it blamed on Iran, with explosions heard in the country caused by interceptions.
In a post on X, it urged the public to follow safety instructions from the authorities.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump said the renewed fighting with Iran will not last “too long”, while warning that the United States is ready to strike Iran “at any time”.
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Wildfires have broken out in Türkiye’s Antalya province, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate as strong winds fuelled the flames.
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that the United States must recognise that the “rules of the game” in its war against Iran had changed “before it is too late”, a day after Washington struck several Iranian tankers in the Gulf.
An Iranian tanker was hit by U.S. forces on Saturday near Iran's key oil export hub, Kharg Island, in the Gulf, the semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim reported.
U.S. efforts to squeeze Iran’s economy through an oil blockade and sanctions are becoming increasingly difficult for Tehran to withstand, according to three senior Iranian sources. Washington is escalating pressure in hopes of securing concessions in future negotiations.
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