Middle East

2 U.S. Blackhawk helicopters involved in search-and-rescue for fighter jet hit by Iranian fire but not downed, crew safe after sustaining minor injuries

Videos show protesters across Syria voicing support for Hamas and calling for attacks on Israel, with some officials seen joining rallies

Iranian media posted footage showing U.S. search efforts, set award for capturing American military personnel

Tehran mobilizes its population and military forces, hardens defenses on Kharg Island, and warns of expanded strikes against gulf targets as it fears of a potential ground operation, the report says

According to CNN, US intelligence assessments indicate thousands of UAVs remain in the hands of the Iranian regime, including "missile cities" that remain buried under rubble from attacks

Iran's IRGC responded to the strike by threatening to attack several key bridges in the Middle East in retaliation.

Gulf countries explore new oil export routes that could include a land corridor to the Mediterranean through Israel’s port of Haifa, to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, Financial Times reports

In a statement aired on Iranian state TV announced its intention to carry out "larger and more destructive" attacks against the United States and Israel, in response to threats of US strikes

In the assessment of "multiple" U.S. intelligence agencies, the Islamic regime in Iran is unwilling to engage in substantial negotiations over ending the U.S.-Israeli war

Pezeshkian is widely regarded as a comparatively powerless figure in the Iranian hierarchy, sidelined and marginalized by the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guards.

White House: 'It’s the job of the Pentagon to make preparations in order to give the Commander in Chief maximum optionality. It does not mean the President has made a decision'

Emirati officials push for a UN resolution and coalition action as Iranian attacks on its territory escalate and global shipping is at risk

American aircraft carrier George Bush is on its way to the Middle East, the third to operate in the area • IDF attacked a civilian factory that transferred chemical materials to the Iranian regime

Shelly Kittleson has contributed to outlets including Al-Monitor, Foreign Policy, The National, reporting from the frontlines on Islamic State (ISIS) as well as on pro-Iran militias in Iraq

Iran has threatened to target 18 US tech and defense companies in the Middle East, warning employees to evacuate immediately

Pakistan and China announce 5-point peace initiative, calling for immediate ceasefire and reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Arrests, executions, and recruitment of children reflect Tehran’s growing crackdown as economic strain and manpower shortages fuel fears of future unrest

Saudi Arabia and the UAE lead calls for increased pressure, with some officials backing potential ground operations, the report says

Sources for the New York Times describe chaos in Tehran: the leadership is paralyzed, the IRGC is making the decisions, and Trump is frustrated by the lack of a negotiation counterpart

Imagery indicates key uranium and heavy water production sites rendered inoperable following the March 27 attacks

Earlier, an Iranian missile strike on central Israel injured 9 people including 2 babies

The Israeli military says the site was used for weapons development, including ballistic missiles and chemical research

“Our ambassador will continue his work as Iran’s ambassador in Beirut and remains present there,” Baghaei said at a weekly press briefing.

Around 40 Iranian weapons research and manufacturing sites struck by the IDF in intensified campaign aimed at degrading Tehran’s military-industrial capabilities