Air defense systems over several Iranian cities were activated, state media reported, after the country's official broadcaster said explosions were heard near the central city of Isfahan. ABC and CBS News reported the strikes had been carried out by Israel, quoting US officials. There was no immediate comment from the White House or Pentagon.
Israel's UN Ambassador Gilad Erdan the Security Council to designate the Revolutionary Guards, the Islamic Republic's ideological army, as a terrorist organization and to "impose all possible sanctions on Iran before it's too late."
The US goal since the start of the latest round of conflict between Israel and Hamas six months ago has been to prevent it from spiraling into a broader regional conflict, and Washington is keen to lower the temperature in the region.
Johnson recounted two previous unsuccessful endeavors to pass standalone aid legislation for Israel.
The attacks from Iran were largely ineffective and highlighted Israel's superior military capabilities, according to a senior administration official.
The executive of Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport confirmed the suspension of all flights until 6 a.m. (0230 GMT) in accordance with Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announcement.
Following Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, resulting in 1,200 casualties and over 200 hostages, Trump wholeheartedly supported Israel's retaliatory offensive in Gaza.
The move follows simmering hostilities after the killing of Gen Mohammad Reza Zahedi in an Israeli strike on an Iranian diplomatic building in Damascus.
The United States pledged to support Israel's defense against an Iranian drone attack Saturday as President Joe Biden held crisis talks with his top national security team.
Video footage aired on the state-owned news network, Press TV, depicted individuals allegedly using a rope to descend onto the ship.
Netanyahu canceled the delegation after the U.S. abstained from a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a Gaza cease-fire during Ramadan, leading to "a lasting sustainable" cease-fire.
Despite six months of war, multiple endeavors to secure a second truce have faltered, following a week-long hiatus at the end of November when hostages and Palestinian prisoners were swapped.
The letter was signed by Pelosi and 36 other Democrats, including Representatives Barbara Lee, Rashida Tlaib, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Amid escalating pressure for increased humanitarian aid access to Gaza, Israel's Cabinet has approved the opening of the Erez border crossing in northern Gaza.
President Joe Biden told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday that US policy on Israel depends on the protection of civilians in Gaza, in his strongest hint yet of possible conditions to Washington's military aid.
US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak on Thursday, a US official said, in their first call since an Israeli strike killed seven aid workers in Gaza.
The families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza by Hamas on Tuesday blasted their country's leader as a "traitor" as anger at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war grew in the fourth consecutive night of mass protests.
Rising tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe contribute to a significant surge in oil prices, reaching levels not seen in six months.
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will stand in while Netanyahu, 74, undergoes full anaesthesia, his office said.
The initial ship carrying aid arrived at the shores of Gaza on March 16, and the organization has pledged to continue providing further assistance.
The United States views the Palestinian Authority as a crucial element in its envisioned post-war Gaza plans.
Her remarks come in the wake of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approval of a plan to invade Rafah, prompting concerns from President Joe Biden about the safety of civilians caught in the crossfire.
