US and Israeli launch joint 'combat operation’ targeting Iran
Israel and the United States launched 'coordinated' strikes on Iran on Saturday morning - as the Iranian regime countered with retaliatory strikes across the Middle East.
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Announcing the strikes - which include Tomahawk missiles fired from US warships in the region - Trump insisted weapons were being developed that could threaten European nations.
He insisted that Iran could target “our very good friends and allies in Europe” - as explosions were reported in Bahrain, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Israel.
Mr Trump confirmed on Truth Social that Khamenei was dead after Reuters reported earlier this evening that his body had been found.
He wrote: "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead.
"This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS.
"He was unable to avoid our Intelligence and Highly Sophisticated Tracking Systems and, working closely with Israel, there was not a thing he, or the other leaders that have been killed along with him, could do."
Benjamin Netanyahu urged Iranians to topple the regime in a press conference on Saturday.
Mr Netanyahu spoke in a press conference on Saturday evening, stating that "help has arrived" after the US and Israel launched a joint "combat operation" on Iran.
He thanked the "brave Iranian people" and told them to "do something".
"This is an opportunity. Do something. Do not sit with your arms crossed. Because this moment will come and you will be demanded to go out to the streets in the masses," Mr Netanyahu said.
The US-Israeli war with Iran has entered its eighth day.
Key developments:
- Trump calls for "unconditional surrender" of Iran and the selection of an ‘acceptable’ Supreme Leader.
- Iran has called this demand a "dream", as their foreign minister says the country's "openness to de-escalation" has been "almost immediately killed" by the US president
- Iran's president offered an apology to neighbouring states and said Tehran would not attack them "unless attacked first"
- The UK aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has been placed on advanced readiness
Akrotiri evacuation extended until next week
Following a new security assessment, evacuation measures in the Akrotiri area of Cyprus are to be extended until next week.
The decision has been made by authorities at the British-administered Akrotiri Sovereign Base areas in Cyprus, in co-ordination with the local government.
As consequence of the assessment, the area is expected to remain evacuated until next Friday as a precaution.
The situation will be reassessed again on Saturday morning.
Oil depot hit in Southern Tehran, say Iranian media
Iranian media are reporting that an oil depot in south Tehran has been struck.
The strike follows the announcement from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) that it had begun a "wave of strikes" on Tehran.
The report comes from Fars News Agency, which is affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Dubai resident killed by falling shrapnel say UAE officials
A Dubai resident has been killed after shrapnel from an "aerial interception" fell on to a vehicle, resulting in the death of a driver.
The Dubai Media Office said the incident occurred in the Al Barsha area of the city.
The news comes after the announcement from the United Arab Emirates that it was responding to "incoming missile and drone threats from Iran".
UK government organises Dubai flight for British nationals
The UK government will charter a commercial flight out of Dubai to help British nationals hoping to leave the Middle East, LBC understands.
The flight is scheduled to leave the United Arab Emirates early next week, and there is expected to be a charge for seats.
British nationals, their spouses or partners, and children under the age of 18 are eligible to register their interest through the government website.
The Foreign Office will contact people directly to issue them a ticket and will prioritise those who are vulnerable, such as those with urgent medical needs.
Trump arrives in Delaware to attend dignified transfer of soldiers killed in Iran
President Trump has been pictured arriving at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
He has been seen on the tarmac alongside the so-called Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, after disembarking Air Force One.
The pair are to attend the dignified transfer of US soldiers killed in the Iran war.
The six soldiers who died when a drone struck a port in Kuwait on Sunday have been named as:
- Major Jeffrey O'Brien, 45
- 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42
- Captain Cody A. Khork, 35
- 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39
- Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan, 54
- Specialist Declan J. Coady, 20
President Trump disembarks Air Force One at Dover Air Base in Delaware.
President Trump and Pete Hegseth are to attend the dignified transfer of the six soldiers killed in the US war with Iran.Potential for de-escalation 'almost immediately killed' by Trump, says Iran
The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said any "openness to de-escalation" put forward by Iran was "almost immediately killed" by comments from the US President.
In a new statement, Aragchi says Trump's comments earlier today show he has misinterpreted Iran's "capabilities, determination and intent".
Kuwait cuts oil output as Hormuz disruption deepens
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation says it has began cutting oil output on Saturday and would be unable to meet some supply commitments.
The move adds to earlier oil and gas reductions from Iraq and Qatar as the US-Iran war blocked shipments from the Middle East for the eighth consecutive day.
The war has blocked the world's most important oil artery the Strait of Hormuz, which is responsible for 20% of global oil and liquified natural gassupply.
UAE intercepting Iranian missiles and drones
The UAE say air defence systems are responding to "incoming missile and drone threats from Iran".
Officials say their air defences are intercepting ballistic missiles.
Additional fighter jets are also targeting drones and other aerial vehicles.
This is a separate attack to the one reported earlier today.
Trump expected to attend the dignified transfer of the six US troops killed in Iran
This evening, Donald Trump will attend the dignified transfer of the US soldiers killed in the Iran war.
The six soldiers will arrive at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to be received at around 6:30pm UK time.
Speaking earlier, Trump described it as a "very sad situation" and said he would greet the families of the men who are "coming home in a different manner than they thought they'd be coming home".
"They're great heroes in our country, and we're going to keep it that way," he said.