A new wave of US strikes on Iran is underway, a US official told BNN. Explosions were reported across multiple areas of the country as the attacks began, according to local accounts, with residents describing blasts and…

A new wave of US strikes on Iran is underway, a US official told BNN. Explosions were reported across multiple areas of the country as the attacks began, according to local accounts, with residents describing blasts and the sound of fighter jets. In Ahvaz, in the southwest, locals reported multiple heavy explosions in succession. Blasts were also reported in Tabriz in the northwest, where residents described the sound of jets followed by explosions and ground tremors, and along the southern coast near Sirik. The strikes would mark the latest in a US campaign that has run for eleven consecutive nights, targeting Iranian infrastructure, air defenses and sites tied to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, President Donald Trump warned that the United States would destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant, including in or near Tehran, for every ship Iran attacks in the strait.

The U.S. Embassy in Amman has issued a security alert urging American citizens in Jordan to take precautions, saying Iran has attacked civilian and critical infrastructure across the Middle East, including hotels…

The U.S. Embassy in Amman has issued a security alert urging American citizens in Jordan to take precautions, saying Iran has attacked civilian and critical infrastructure across the Middle East, including hotels, airports, diplomatic facilities and other civilian locations. The embassy, which has been on ordered departure status since March 2, said it is rescheduling some routine consular appointments out of caution given the continuing regional tensions. It urged U.S. citizens to monitor information from the Jordanian government about specific threats and to follow all instructions, including sirens and other warnings. The embassy advised Americans to consult Jordan's National Center for Security and Crisis Management for public safety guidelines, including explanations of the country's emergency sirens, and to avoid all demonstrations, large gatherings and areas with a heavy police presence. It said citizens should monitor local media, follow the instructions of local authorities, exercise caution at locations publicly associated with the United States, and keep a low profile. Travelers whose flights are affected should contact their airline directly. The embassy listed its emergency contacts as +962 6 590-6000 during business hours and +962 6 590-6500 after hours, and the email Amman-ACS@state.gov. The State Department's Consular Affairs line is 1-888-407-4747 from the United States and Canada, and +1 202-501-4444 from abroad.

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is warning American citizens to remain vigilant amid reports of escalating violence tied to rival Israeli organized crime groups, with incidents primarily centered in parts of Tel Aviv…

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is warning American citizens to remain vigilant amid reports of escalating violence tied to rival Israeli organized crime groups, with incidents primarily centered in parts of Tel Aviv, Jaffa, and Herzliya. The embassy advises U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution, particularly in commercial areas during the evening and overnight hours, avoid areas where police operations are underway, follow the directions of local authorities, and immediately report any suspicious activity.

The United Kingdom has updated its travel guidance for the Middle East, warning of a risk of further attacks and unforeseen escalation across the region, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said today. The…

The United Kingdom has updated its travel guidance for the Middle East, warning of a risk of further attacks and unforeseen escalation across the region, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said today. The FCDO said that while the United States and Iran announced a memorandum of understanding on June 17 regarding the conflict, the situation in the region remains unpredictable. Since July 8 there have been strikes and Iranian retaliatory attacks in a number of locations across the region, including Oman, against US military and civilian infrastructure, the FCDO said. It noted that before the ceasefire, the Iranian government had stated its intention to target locations associated with the United States and Israel, including organizations, businesses, facilities and institutions. The FCDO advised that British nationals in the Middle East should be prepared for possible flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures and travel disruptions.