Former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken:

In the days after the October 7th attack on Israel, the Israelis were insisting that in the north, Hezbollah from Lebanon was about to attack and they wanted to strike preemptively against Hezbollah.

And Biden said, look, we will always be with you in defending Israel if you're attacked, but we're not there if you're going to start something.

We came within about 30 minutes of having a war in the north based on bad information that the Israelis had about an imminent attack from Hezbollah, and we were able to avert that.

Thousands Flee Akobo as South Sudan Army Orders Evacuation

The army ordered civilians, UN staff & aid workers to evacuate before an offensive against SPLM-IO forces. The escalation threatens the fragile 2018 peace deal & raises fears of renewed civil war.

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Iran’s IRGC has shared video showing drones being launched toward Israel and countries in the Gulf region.

Israeli strikes in Lebanon caught on live broadcast.

BREAKING: U.S. orders non-essential embassy staff and families to leave its Adana consulate in southern Türkiye due to security risks linked to the Iran war, while maintaining a Level 2 travel advisory for the country.

WATCH: An Iranian cluster munition fell in Israel.

NEW: Saudi oil giant Aramco has begun reducing production at two oilfields.

It is unclear which fields are affected or how much output is being cut.

Source: Reuters

BREAKING: U.S. Navy reportedly strikes three Iranian vessels, believed to be oil tankers, in the Persian Gulf.

WATCH: Iranian vessel on fire after U.S./Israeli strikes near the port of Bandar Abbas in southeastern Iran.

BREAKING: Iran fired another ballistic missile on Türkiye.

Turkish MoD says a ballistic missile fired from Iran entered Turkish airspace and was intercepted by NATO air defense systems.

Debris fell near Gaziantep with no casualties reported.

Turkish MoD warns Iran:

Türkiye places great importance on good neighborly relations and regional stability.

However, we reiterate that any threat directed at our territory or airspace will be met with all necessary measures, taken decisively and without hesitation.

We remind all parties that heeding Türkiye’s warnings is in everyone’s interest.

Hegseth: Iran War 'Only Just Beginning'

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the war with Iran is “only just the beginning” after 3,000 U.S. strikes and deployment of 50,000 troops. Washington says Iran will eventually be forced into surrender as fighting spreads across the region.

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Hezbollah Reports Israeli Raid in Eastern Lebanon

Hezbollah clashed with Israeli troops in eastern Lebanon as airstrikes continued in southern Beirut. Nearly 400 people have died, including 83 children.

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US-Israel War on Iran Sends Oil Price Shock Across Africa

Oil prices surged past $105 and briefly hit $108 after Iran’s leadership change during the US-Israel war. African economies reliant on fuel imports face rising inflation, currency pressure & higher transport costs as Strait of Hormuz risks threaten global supply.

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BREAKING: Qatar says its air defenses intercepted a missile attack targeting the country.

Zelensky:

There are currently 11 requests from Iran’s neighbors, European states, and America for help in protection against aggression.

French President Macron:

When Cyprus is under attack, the entire Europe is under attack.

Senior Israeli official to WaPo:

I’m not sure it’s in our interest to fight until the regime is toppled.

Nobody wants a never-ending story.

Israeli official to WaPo:

Iran won’t surrender, but it can send messages to accept a ceasefire with U.S. conditions.