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In a statement released early Saturday, former President Donald Trump declared that Iran would face severe repercussions imminently. He shared this announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Trump indicated that new “areas and groups of people” are slated to be targeted, which have not yet been affected.
This development follows Iran’s announcement of a halt to its attacks on neighboring countries, contingent on these nations refraining from engaging in attacks against Iran.
Reacting to this, Trump commented, “Iran, currently facing significant hardships, has issued an apology and surrendered to its Middle Eastern neighbors, pledging to cease hostilities against them.”
Meanwhile, Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported that Israeli airstrikes have resulted in 41 fatalities, including three members of the Lebanese military, and have injured 40 individuals.
Trump responded by saying, “Iran, which is being beat to HELL, has apologized and surrendered to its Middle East neighbors, and promised that it will not shoot at them anymore.”
Israeli airstrikes leave dozens dead and wounded
Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli airstrikes have left 41 dead, including three Lebanese troops, and 40 wounded
Iraq extends airspace closure
Iraq has extended the closure of its airspace for 72 hours. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority said airspace will remain closed until 12 p.m. Tuesday.
Qatar Airways operates limited flights to Doha
Qatar Airways says it will operate six flights into Doha on Sunday, as the country’s airspace remains closed.
The state-owned airline said the flights will depart from five European cities and Bangkok.
IDF warns of strikes in southern Lebanon
In a post published on X, IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee warned residents in affected areas to evacuate.
The Israeli military reported that it “continues to degrade” Hezbollah capabilities in the region. This comes after earlier strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs.
Global Guardian helps thousands evacuate Middle East
Colin O’Brien, deputy VP of operations for Global Guardian, joins “ Live” to discuss how his company is helping thousands evacuate from the Middle East as tensions rise between Iran and the U.S. O’Brien says air space closures have been of the difficulties for the company when working to bring people home, calling it “a mess.”
Erdogan: Peace still possible
Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the phone recently, saying there were things that “can still be done” to get the U.S. and Iran back to the negotiating table.
Kuwait intercepts attacking drone
Kuwait was able to intercept a drone that was attacking the Gulf country on Saturday, according to its National Guard. No injuries or casualties have been reported.
Iran’s president says it has not attacked neighboring countries
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian is clarifying comments he made in a televised address on Saturday that Tehran would not strike Gulf states if attacks did not originate in those countries.
“We have not attacked our friendly and neighboring countries; rather, we have targeted U.S. military bases, facilities, and installations in the region,” Pezeshkian wrote on social media.
Pezeshkian also affirmed Iran’s right to defend itself in the conflict.
Turkey considers fighter jet deployment to Cyprus
Turkey is considering sending F-16 jets to Cyprus, a Turkish Defense Ministry official told Reuters.
The official said the move was one of the steps being considered as the country develops a plan to ensure the security of the island.
‘We just want to get out’: American traveler stuck in Dubai
Louise Herrle, an American traveler who has been stuck in Dubai since the strikes on Iran, tells she and her husband have not been called by the State Department on evacuating the country, but hope to catch a flight back to the U.S. on Monday.