Live Updates: Tehran threatens nuclear escalation, Saudi-led coalition destroys drone near Riyadh
Entry of Palestinian workers into West Bank restricted ahead of election • Houthi shrapnel falls in various Saudi cities • US warns citizens in Israel of threat of Houthi attacks
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Tehran threatens strikes on energy, civilian targets, and nuclear escalation if attacked
Tehran aims to cause even more pain in the case of a renewed campaign, especially at a time when interceptor missile stockpiles are under pressure in Israel and in US-aligned nations in the Gulf.
ByJONAH DAVIDOVWomen carrying weapons resembling shoulder-fired missiles ride in a truck during a pro-government National Army Day demonstration on April 17, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.(photo credit: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)Go to the full article > >
Saudi-led coalition destroys drone near Riyadh
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Entry of Palestinian workers to West Bank settlements barred ahead of election
Houthis designate Saudi King Khalid airport a military target, warn travelers
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Saudi Arabia says Houthi missile shrapnel falls in Jeddah, Taif, Rabigh after interceptions
Saudi Arabia reported intercepting two Houthi ballistic missiles as the Yemen-based group claimed attacks on Saudi oil facilities and major airports.
ByREUTERSHouthi supporters rally in solidarity with the movement, in Sana’a, Yemen, Oct. 9.(photo credit: Mohammed al-Mahdi/Reuters)Go to the full article > >
Iran's president says many Iranians struggling to cope with US economic pressure
US updates Israel travel warning, cites growing threat from Iran-backed Houthis
The travel advisory update warns of potential escalation by Iranian-backed Houthis, while keeping Israel at Level 3 and maintaining Level 4 restrictions in designated border areas.
ByIDAN KWELLER Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024. (photo credit: HOUTHI MILITARY MEDIA/via REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
Saudi-led coalition destroys drone near Riyadh
ByREUTERSOperation Roaring Lion: What you need to know
Israel and the US launched Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury on February 28, saying they aimed to create conditions for regime change in Iran.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike on a bunker in Tehran. Iran’s defense minister and several IRGC generals were also killed in what became the IAF’s largest-ever aerial operation.
Iran retaliated with missile attacks across the Middle East, targeting Gulf states and US military bases in the region.
Since February 28, ballistic missile attacks on Israel have killed 39 IDF soldiers and 23 civilians, while injuring at least 7,693 others. CENTCOM said 18 US soldiers were also killed.
A ceasefire was announced on April 7 and took effect the following day.
