Iran marks first night without US strikes in two weeks as tensions persist
Iran reported a quiet night after nearly two weeks of U.S. strikes as talks continued over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran reported no strikes overnight into Saturday, breaking 13 consecutive nights of American attacks, with Iranian Health Ministry spokesperson Hossein Kermanpour stating "Iran had a peaceful night."
- Tensions remain high following recent escalations over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, where the American military fired Friday on a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman while Iran targeted Gulf Arab countries.
- Sirens sounded early Saturday in Saudi Arabia's Yanbu and Jizan provinces, with officials citing a "potential danger," as Bahrain reported missile alerts and the Saudi-led coalition struck Hodeida in Yemen.
- The Iranian Health Ministry reports more than 3,400 deaths in Iran, while combat across the Middle East has killed over 4,000 people in Lebanon, including 38 Israeli troops.
- American embassies across the Middle East alerted Americans on Friday that departure options could become limited, as Iran's Revolutionary Guard advised residents of neighboring countries to avoid staying near bases housing American troops.
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