Iran condemns US strikes as ceasefire violation, vows defensive measures http://t.co/GGEPwvpLy9

US says it shot down Iranian drones and ballistic missiles targeting ships in the Persian Gulf and Arab states, then struck Iranian territory in self-defense.

The US stated it shot down Iranian drones and ballistic missiles launched at ships in the Persian Gulf and at the territory of neighboring Arab countries, and in response struck Iranian territory in 'self-defense'.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten 'new fronts' against Israel after Lebanon offensive, state TV reports

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened to open 'new fronts' against Israel following Israel's offensive in Lebanon, state television reported.

Second detonation strikes freight ship in Gulf near Iraq's Umm Qasr, igniting blaze; zero casualties reported - Iraqi security authorities.

A second detonation has struck a freight ship in the Gulf, approximately 40 nautical miles southeast of Iraq's Umm Qasr, causing a blaze; no casualties have been reported, according to Iraqi security authorities.

Israel anticipates Trump authorization for Beirut mission, 2 insiders say. The authorization would enable any Israeli operation in the southern outskirts of Beirut, per the sources.

Israel is anticipating Trump's ultimate authorization for any mission in Beirut's southern outskirts, according to two Israeli insiders.