U.S. officials told multiple outlets that the Navy directed the USS Thomas Hudner, a destroyer capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, from the western Mediterranean Sea toward the eastern Mediterranean Sea, where it will join the USS Arleigh Burke. A second destroyer was also ordered to change course to be available if requested.

Strikes between Israel and Iran stretched into a fifth day on Tuesday, as President Trump made an early departure from the Group of 7 (G7) summit amid the escalating conflict in the Middle

Iran had previously threatened U.S. targets in the region and now blames the United States for the Israeli attacks

Hostilities between Israel and Iran have entered the fifth day after Israel refused any diplomatic overtures from Iran overnight to stop the ongoing conflict. In response, The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued an evacuation directive,

The German chancellor's support comes amid fresh strikes launched by both Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, in Gaza, dozens were reported killed near a GHF aid distribution site. Follow DW for more.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the first to respond to the attack publicly with a statement Thursday evening — but others have yet to comment.

American citizens in Israel are strongly advised to limit internal travel and to maintain a high level of situational awareness. Iran remains under a longstanding "Level 4: Do Not Travel" advisory due to risks of terrorism, kidnapping, wrongful detention, and civil unrest.

The U.S. Embassy in Israel was damaged Monday after it was struck in a new missile barrage from Iran, as Israel claims "full air superiority" over Tehran.

The United States is reportedly expecting a "mass casualty response" if Israel bombs Iran's nuclear facilities. On Wednesday, the State Department ordered the departure of all nonessential personnel from the U.