An Israeli attack targeted a railway bridge in Iran’s Kashan city, resulting in the deaths of two people, according to Iran’s Mehr News Agency. The strike occurred at the Yahya Abad railway bridge, and the deputy governor of Isfahan confirmed the casualties. The incident follows a warning from Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) urging Iranians to avoid using trains and to stay away from railway lines.

The IDF issued an emergency alert in Persian on its X account, advising Iranian citizens not to travel by train or approach railway areas for twelve hours, citing safety concerns. The statement warned that being near trains or railways could pose a serious risk to life. The attack came shortly after this warning was issued.

The report also noted that the timing coincides with a U.S. ultimatum from President Trump to Iran regarding a pending agreement, adding to the tense regional atmosphere.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a missile and drone attack on a petrochemical complex in Jubail, an industrial city in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The IRGC said the strike targeted facilities belonging to American companies including Sadra, ExxonMobil, and Dark Chemical. It described the operation as retaliation for an earlier Israeli attack in Shiraz.

According to the report, the IRGC also stated that it targeted another petrochemical complex in Juaymah owned by the American company Shordan Phillips. The attack followed warnings from Iranian officials that any assault on Iran’s power plants or bridges would be met with similar responses against regional infrastructure. The report noted that former U.S. President Donald Trump had set a deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, threatening escalation if unmet.

The Saudi government has not yet issued any official comment on the incident, and details about the extent of damage or the specific weapons used remain undisclosed.

A deadly gunfight erupted outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul’s Levent district on Tuesday morning, resulting in the deaths of three suspected attackers. According to Turkish state media and official sources cited by international outlets, two police officers were seriously injured during the exchange of fire. Turkish security forces swiftly responded, neutralizing the assailants at the scene and sealing off the area for public safety.

Footage broadcast by Turkish channel Habertürk showed a heavy police presence surrounding the consulate, with special units deployed and civilian movement restricted. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. The injured officers were taken to a nearby hospital, where their condition remains critical.

Authorities have launched a high-level investigation to determine whether the incident was a planned terrorist act. The attack has heightened international concern amid rising tensions in the Middle East, prompting Turkish officials to strengthen security measures across Istanbul.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have issued an urgent warning to Iranian citizens, advising them to avoid train travel and stay away from railway lines for the next 12 hours. The statement, released on the IDF’s Persian-language X account, urged Iranians to refrain from using trains across the country until 9 p.m. local time, citing safety concerns. The IDF warned that being near trains or railway tracks could pose a serious risk to life.

This warning came as U.S. President Donald Trump gave Iran a deadline until 8 p.m. Tuesday local time to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatened that failure to comply would result in the destruction of Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants. Experts noted that targeting civilian infrastructure could be considered a war crime under international law.

The situation reflects escalating tensions in the region, with recent reports of attacks involving Israel and Iran in multiple countries, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has reported that American forces have carried out more than 13,000 strikes on targets in Iran since the start of the conflict. The joint offensive by the United States and Israel began on February 28, and fighting has continued for over five weeks. CENTCOM said the operation, codenamed “Operation Epic Fury,” has so far damaged or destroyed more than 155 Iranian naval vessels.

According to CENTCOM, the targets of the US attacks have included headquarters of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), air defense systems, ballistic missile bases, and naval ships and submarines. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reporting that more than 3,500 people have been killed in Iran since the joint strikes began, including at least 1,665 civilians.

The report underscores the continuing intensity of the US-Israel campaign and the heavy toll on Iranian infrastructure and civilian life, as the conflict shows no sign of abating.

Saudi Arabia has reopened the King Fahd Causeway, the only road link connecting it with Bahrain, after a temporary closure following an Iranian airstrike. The bridge was shut down as a precaution when debris from an attack on a nearby energy facility raised concerns about potential damage. Authorities confirmed that the causeway was reopened about five hours later.

Social media updates indicated that vehicle movement across the bridge has resumed. The King Fahd Causeway spans approximately 15.5 miles, serving as a vital transportation route between the two Gulf nations.

The reopening restores a key regional connection that had been briefly disrupted by security concerns following the Iranian strike near Saudi Arabia’s Jubail petrochemical complex.

Iran has submitted a 10-point proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, as the deadline for a possible new U.S. strike approaches. According to Iranian state media, the proposal was delivered to Washington through Pakistan. It calls for guarantees against future attacks on Iran, an end to Israel’s military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the lifting of all economic sanctions. In return, Tehran would lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Under the plan, Iran would collect about two million dollars in fees from each vessel passing through the strait, sharing the revenue with Oman to rebuild war-damaged infrastructure. U.S. President Donald Trump described the proposal as important but insufficient, warning that if the strait is not reopened by the set deadline, large-scale airstrikes on key Iranian infrastructure could follow. Analysts noted that attacks on civilian infrastructure could constitute war crimes under international law.

Iranian media emphasized that the proposal seeks a permanent end to hostilities rather than a temporary truce and includes a protocol for safe maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Observers said that with both sides maintaining hardline positions, a swift resolution remains uncertain.

At least 18 people, including two children, were killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran following US President Donald Trump’s rejection of a ceasefire proposal and his threat to “blow up” the country. According to Iran’s state media, the attacks targeted both military and civilian areas, with Alborz province suffering heavy casualties. The provincial deputy governor confirmed the deaths, while 24 others were reported injured.

Additional strikes were reported at Khorramabad Airport in western Iran, where authorities are assessing the extent of the damage. The Iranian Red Crescent strongly condemned the attacks on civilian areas, claiming that at least 17 non-military sites were hit nationwide. The organization stated that assaults on unarmed civilians violate international humanitarian law and could constitute war crimes.

Iranian media reported that the total death toll from overnight strikes across the country was approaching two dozen, though official figures are still being verified.

A Ukrainian drone attack struck civilian infrastructure in Russia’s Vladimir region, killing three people when a drone hit a residential building, according to the regional governor. The incident was reported on Tuesday, with the governor confirming that the victims included two adults and a seven-year-old boy. A five-year-old girl was also injured and hospitalized with burns.

The governor, Alexander Avdeyev, stated on Telegram that enemy drones targeted civilian infrastructure in the region. The report, citing AFP, did not specify the exact location or the extent of the damage beyond the affected residential building.

Authorities have not released further details about the attack or any potential response measures following the incident.

Israel is reportedly attempting to portray Iran’s railway network as a legitimate military target, according to information cited by Israeli Army Radio from security sources. The sources claim that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) uses the rail system to strengthen its military operations by transporting weapons and supplies across the country.

Analysts suggest that Israel is shaping a narrative to justify potential strikes on such infrastructure, similar to previous actions in Gaza where Israeli forces attacked health facilities. In Iran’s case, Israel is said to be broadening its list of potential targets to include institutions that support the country’s governmental structure, as no signs of internal collapse have yet appeared.

Experts further warn that Israel might adopt strategies aimed at worsening living conditions for ordinary Iranians to incite public unrest against the government. However, they caution that such measures could backfire, uniting even government critics in defense of the state.

Two explosions were heard near Erbil Airport in Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region, where advisers from the US-led anti-jihadist coalition are stationed, according to an AFP journalist. Hours earlier, air defense systems intercepted four missiles aimed at the US Embassy in Erbil. Local authorities also reported a separate deadly drone strike in a civilian area early Tuesday, killing a couple when an Iran-origin drone crashed into their home in Dara Shakran district.

Since the Middle East conflict began on February 28, Iraq-based groups identifying as the “Islamic Resistance in Iraq,” largely backed by Iran, have claimed near-daily attacks on US interests. The US Embassy in Baghdad recently accused Iran-linked Iraqi militias of attempting to kill American diplomats, while the Iraqi Foreign Ministry said it is working to strengthen security and prevent escalation. The Kurdistan region’s Peshmerga forces have also faced repeated attacks, including a drone assault on their headquarters on Monday night.

The Peshmerga Ministry criticized Iraq’s central authorities for failing to take firm action against these attacks, underscoring growing security tensions in the region.

The United Arab Emirates Cabinet has officially approved a six-day public holiday for Eid al-Adha this year, according to Khaleej Times. The decision is based on the expected lunar calendar dates for the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, which may begin on May 18. The main Hajj rituals are expected to take place on May 26, followed by Eid al-Adha on May 27.

Under the approved schedule, UAE residents will have holidays on May 26 for the Hajj day, and from May 27 to 29 for Eid al-Adha. With the regular weekend on May 30 and 31, the total public holiday period will extend from May 26 to May 31, giving citizens and residents six consecutive days off.

The announcement aligns with the country’s practice of determining Islamic holidays based on moon sightings and provides clarity for travel and family planning during the festive period.

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a renewed warning against Iran during a White House press conference on Monday. He said that if Iran refuses to agree to a ceasefire, the United States could destroy key infrastructure, including bridges and power plants. Trump claimed that every bridge in Iran could be destroyed by midnight Tuesday and that power stations could be rendered inoperable. He added that the United States does not seek such an outcome but could act swiftly if necessary. When asked whether attacks on civilian infrastructure might constitute war crimes, Trump avoided the question and rebuked a journalist from The New York Times.

Trump stated that Iran must meet U.S. conditions, including keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, halting its ballistic missile program, and dismantling its nuclear program. He emphasized that Iran would never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Iran’s state news agency reported that Tehran rejected the ceasefire proposal and demanded permanent conflict resolution, safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, war damage compensation, and sanctions removal.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global energy markets, pushing oil prices above $115 per barrel. Iran’s foreign minister has intensified diplomatic outreach to countries such as India, Russia, and Turkey.

At least five people were killed and several others injured in two separate Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, according to the country’s National News Agency (NNA). The attacks took place on April 7, 2026, targeting residential areas in two towns.

The NNA reported that two people were killed when an airstrike hit a house in the town of Marakeh, leaving several others wounded. In a separate nighttime strike on the town of Tair Debba, three people were killed and two others injured. The report did not specify the identities of the victims or the reasons for the attacks.

The incidents mark another escalation of violence in the region, though further details about the circumstances or official responses were not provided in the report.

Mojtaba Khamenei, identified as Iran’s top leader, has been seriously injured and is currently unconscious, according to a report by The Times published on April 7, 2026. The report states that he is receiving treatment at a hospital in the city of Qom and is unable to make state decisions due to his condition.

The Times cited a joint U.S.-Israeli intelligence assessment sent to Gulf Arab states, which described Khamenei’s critical health status. This is reportedly the first detailed disclosure of his current medical condition. The same intelligence report also claimed that preparations are underway for the burial of his father, former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli attack in Iran on February 28.

Meanwhile, the report noted that the United States proposed a temporary ceasefire to ease tensions, but Tehran rejected it, demanding a permanent end to hostilities, permission to collect tolls from ships in the Strait of Hormuz, national reconstruction, and a halt to attacks on Lebanon’s Hezbollah.