Flights resumed at Erbil International Airport following suspension due to drone attacks Earlier this morning, a drone crashed near Erbil International Airport in Iraq, prompting a temporary suspension of flights, two security sources told Reuters. No casualties or damage were reported.
Israeli attack wounds two paramedics in south Lebanon An Israeli attack targeting an ambulance in the southern town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa on Thursday injured two paramedics, the state National News Agency reported citing the Lebanese health ministry. The ministry denounced the attack, describing it as a "systematic targeting" of healthcare workers and a "blatant violation of international and humanitarian laws".
Four Palestinians killed in settler attack At least four Palestinians were killed after settlers fired live ammunition in the West Bank town of Tell, south west of Nablus. According to local reports, several others were injured, including three critically wounded.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments from across the region: The US strikes against Iran for the 13th consecutive night has resulted in at least four new killings, with several others wounded. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned that using a foreign country's state assets to pay for future claims could stir up chaos. This comes after US President Donald Trump's remarks on Thursday saying he would use Iranian funds to cover for any damage sustained to vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran launches attacks on US army facilities in Bahrain, Jordan The Iranian army announced that it targeted US infrastructure in Jordan and Bahrain on Friday morning using drone strikes. It targeted fuel tanks, warehouses and large equipment depots as well as barracks sheltering US troops at the Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain. Meanwhile, an aircraft hangar and US army barracks were also targeted at the Jordanian al-Azraq Air Base.
Two wounded by US drone strike in Iran's Khorramabad At least two people were wounded following a US drone attack on Iran's Khorramabad early on Friday, according to the semi-official Fars news agency.
Report: US army death toll abruptly lowered on Pentagon Website The Pentagon has lowered the number of US troops killed from 18 on Wednesday to 14 on Thursday, The New York Times reported. According to the report citing three military officials, one reason behind the sudden change was that the Donald Trump administration decided to remove four troops killed over the past weekend because their deaths happened after the US president declared a ceasefire with Iran in April. Meanwhile, acting press secretary for the Pentagon, Joel Valdez, said that change was due to "temporary data disruptions"on the website.
US attack on Iran's Ahvaz kills four At least four were killed and five others wounded following a US missile strike on the outskirts of Ahvaz, in Iran's Khuzestan province.
Loud blasts and sirens reported in Jordan Air raid sirens and loud explosions were reported in Jordan's capital of Amman. Middle East Eye could not verify these reports.
Air raid sirens and blasts heard in Kuwait There has been several reports of explosions in Kuwait, as air raid sirens were also activated in the country.
US military says 13th consecutive night of attacks on Iran completed The US Central Command (Centcom) said it "completed" its latest wave of strikes against Iran for the 13th night in a row. The attacks lasted more than two hours, with Centcom saying it targeted military command centers, drone storage facilities, communication networks, coastal surveillance sites and maritime capabilities.
Eight Muslim countries denounce mass Israeli raid on Al-Aqsa The foreign ministers of Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia have denounced recent Israeli settler incursions at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque as "illegal and extremist acts". In a statement posted by Qatar's foreign ministry on X on Thursday, the ministers stressed that the storming of the holy sites constitute a "flagrant violation of international law, relevant United Nations resolutions, and the historic and legal status quo at the holy sites in Occupied East Jerusalem". "The ministers condemned in the strongest terms, in a joint statement, the illegal and extremist acts represented by incitement and calls to mobilise incursions, as well as acts of violence committed by Israeli ministers and extremist groups," they added.
Israeli forces shoot and arrest Palestinian in Jerusalem A Palestinian man was reportedly shot and left to bleed by Israeli forces late on Thursday at the Shuafat refugee camp checkpoint, in occupied Jerusalem. According to local reports, the man was later arrested. His condition and whereabouts are unconfirmed.
Air defence activated in Tehran Iran's air defence was reportedly activated in its capital of Tehran to counter "hostile" threat, the Nour News agency reported.
Two injured in Bandar Abbas, more strikes heard in Iran At least two people were injured in a recent US attack on the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, state media reported. Further US strikes were also reported around the Omidiyeh and Andimeshk, both located south west of the country. This follows the US Central Command's announcement of launching attacks on Iran for the 13th consecutive night.
Centcom claims fresh strikes on Iran, as blasts heard across the country The US Central Command has begun a fresh wave strikes against Iran for the 13th consecutive night. A number of explosions have been heard across the country, including in Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.
Iranian media reports explosions on Qeshm Island Two explosions were heard near the village of Mosan on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency. Tasnim attributed the explosions to unconfirmed US missile strikes.
Centcom says it has redirected 12 commercial vessels The US military said it has “disabled” one ship and redirected 12 commercial vessels since resuming its naval blockade against Iran nine days ago. In a statement on X, US Central Command (Centcom) said the measures were taken “to prevent ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports or coastal areas”.
Israeli military, settlers kill five Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank An Israeli strike killed two Palestinians in northern Gaza on Thursday, medics there said, and three others were shot dead in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian authorities and the Israeli military. An Israeli settler killed two Palestinians in the West Bank, while the military shot a third Palestinian in the West Bank, according to the Israeli military. Wafa news agency said Israeli settlers deliberately set fire to agricultural land in Beit Furik and attacked Palestinians as they were attempting to put out the fire.
Kuwait’s army says air defences are intercepting hostile Iranian attacks Kuwait’s air defences are currently confronting 'hostile' missile and drone attacks from Iran, the army said. The army added that any explosion sounds are from interceptions.
