Tehran's expanded target list includes US diplomats and personnel - report | LIVE BLOG
Iran has expanded its target list to include US diplomats and personnel, two Iranian officials, including a member of the Revolutionary Guards, told The New York Times
Tehran's expanded target list includes US diplomats and personnel - report
Iran has expanded its target list to include US diplomats and personnel, two Iranian officials, including a member of the Revolutionary Guards, told The New York Times in interviews on Saturday. The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed State Department reports of an Iranian plot to target Americans. They defended the plan as retaliation for the killing of Iranian officials and some of their relatives by Israel and the United States. Iran’s ability to carry out such attacks remains unclear, the newspaper reported.
IDF bars Palestinian workers from West Bank settlements ahead of election
The IDF announced Saturday night that Palestinian workers would be barred from entering West Bank and Jordan Valley settlements on Sunday and Monday, with exceptions for industrial zones and other approved areas. A broader restriction, including industrial zones, will apply on Tuesday, October 27, election day, when all land crossings will also be closed.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone near Riyadh
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a drone near Riyadh early Sunday morning, Reuters reported.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missile headed toward Riyadh
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthis toward Riyadh on Sunday morning, Reuters reported.
Iran threatens Gulf civilian targets if US, Israel renew air campaign
Tehran has warned that renewed US and Israeli airstrikes could trigger attacks on American bases, warships and civilian infrastructure across the Persian Gulf, including energy facilities, gas pipelines and airports, according to The Wall Street Journal. Separately, Iran International reported that Iranian lawmaker Mohammad-Saleh Jokar urged authorities to authorize the use of nuclear weapons in response to a US attack.