Top U.S. military commander briefs Trump on Iran's military options
The United States and Israel are preparing new strikes against Iran. US intelligence warns of Iranian assassination plots and military threats, including attacks on Gulf infrastructure and digital systems. US officials have evacuated personnel from Saudi Arabia and reduced embassy staff in key Middle Eastern nations. Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure and US warnings of potential strikes have intensified regional tensions.
- US national intelligence chief Jay Clayton warned of increased Iranian efforts against Americans.
- The U.S. warned several Arab states in the Persian Gulf about a possible short, high-intensity military campaign against Iran.
- The US State Department ordered the evacuation of non-essential US personnel from Saudi Arabia.
- Houthi forces attacked civilian infrastructure within Saudi Arabia.
- One Iranian official stated Iran would aim to prevent repairs after any attacks to prolong communication disruptions.
- Mohsen Rezaei warned that US-linked digital infrastructure across the Gulf could be targeted in a renewed conflict.
- Senior Iranian security officials detailed plans to target Gulf undersea cables if the United States and Israel attack Iran again.
- The US military is moving a Patriot missile defence system from Texas to Israel.
- The International Telecommunication Union stated undersea cables carry around 99 percent of global internet traffic.
- U.S. Central Command chief briefed President Trump on the Iran war.
- US officials cited the intelligence as a reason for reducing State Department staffing levels.
- US forces have been restocking their munitions in the region.
- An AP-NORC poll found voters want the next Congress to end the Iran war.
- Republican strategists believe the war harms the party's chance to keep Congress.
- Trump has consistently minimized the economic effect of the war.
- Regional mediators led by Qatar are trying to prevent a resumption of hostilities.
- Some assassination plots are currently in advanced stages.
- US President Donald Trump stated there would be no strike against the Islamic Republic today.
- The Pentagon has deployed additional air defenses, munitions, and supplies to the Middle East.
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