Iran war, Axios: "Order to US armed forces for possible resumption of attacks". LIVE

The Pentagon instructed the United States Central Command (Centcom) a few days ago to complete preparations for the resumption of large-scale combat operations against Iran. Axios reports it, citing US officials. The directive did not indicate a specific date for the start of the attacks, and President Donald Trump has not yet made any final decisions. However, US and Israeli sources said the action could take place before the November midterms and, perhaps, before the Israeli elections a week earlier. In the crosshairs, Iranian energy, infrastructure and nuclear objectives.

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An oil tanker sailing off the northern coast of Qatar was attacked, resulting in an unknown number of casualties. This was reported by the British maritime safety agency Ukmto. The attack came as Iran announced the closure of a route in the Strait of Hormuz used to bypass a naval blockade imposed by Tehran. The ship was in the Gulf, about 500km west of the Strait of Hormuz, when it reported being hit "by several projectiles", the UK Maritime Trade Operations Authority said. The British authority did not specify the origin of the ship. Wednesday's attack comes as attacks on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz have reached the highest weekly level since the war with Iran began, according to maritime security firms, with oil prices topping $100 a barrel.

Yemen's Houthis said today they had hit the main international airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh with a ballistic missile, yet another attack on Saudi claimed by the Iran-backed group. The claim came a day after anti-government fighters announced the launch of a series of attacks in Saudi Arabia - which cost the lives of three people - and after the Yemeni government, supported by Riyadh, announced a vast counteroffensive against the Houthis. "Our armed forces successfully hit Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport using a ballistic missile; the carrier hit the target accurately, causing the disruption of airport operations," military spokesperson Yahya Saree said on X. It is the third time this week that the group has claimed responsibility for an attack on the airport. “We reiterate our appeal and warning – for the last time – to all international airlines not to continue operating flights through Saudi airspace,” Saree added.

The Pentagon instructed the United States Central Command (Centcom) a few days ago to complete preparations for the resumption of large-scale combat operations against Iran. Axios reports it, citing US officials. The directive did not indicate a specific date for the start of the attacks, and President Donald Trump has not yet made any final decisions. However, US and Israeli sources said the action could take place before the November midterms and, perhaps, before the Israeli elections a week earlier. In the crosshairs, Iranian energy, infrastructure and nuclear objectives. (HANDLE