Netanyahu vetoed Iron Dome transfer to Ukraine citing fears technology could reach Iran. Israel returned Patriot batteries to US for shipment to Kyiv.

Iran warns continued US maritime blockade could shut Strait of Hormuz; secretary of Supreme National Security Council says further US escalation would hurt global economy and American voters

Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council warned that a continued US maritime blockade could shut the Strait of Hormuz and other waterways, saying further US escalation would come at the expense of the global economy and American voters.

Iran says it is working with Oman to establish mechanisms for managing navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, warning against third-party interference.

Iran says it is working with Oman to establish mechanisms for managing navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, while warning against third-party interference.

U.S. embassies in ~10 Middle East countries urge American citizens to consider departing amid heightened tensions and risk of escalation

U.S. embassies in approximately 10 Middle East countries issued security alerts on Saturday warning American citizens to consider departing amid heightened tensions and the potential for unforeseen escalation, advising preparedness for flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and travel disruptions.

US will not lead NATO's Ukraine assistance group, Politico reports citing sources. Move deepens transatlantic rift and alarms Kyiv; successor country unknown.

The US will decline to lead a NATO group assisting Ukraine, Politico reports citing sources. Washington's refusal deepens its distancing from European allies and causes alarm in Kyiv; which country will lead the group is unknown.