Overview
- A senior Iranian official told Reuters that neighbors hosting U.S. troops, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Turkey, were warned their American bases would be targeted if the United States attacks Iran, and said direct contacts between Abbas Araqchi and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff are suspended.
- Qatar’s International Media Office confirmed a partial removal of personnel from Al Udeid Air Base, with diplomats describing the move as a posture change rather than an ordered evacuation and saying some staff were advised to depart by Wednesday evening.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards aerospace commander Majid Mousavi said missile stockpiles have increased and the force is at peak defensive readiness.
- President Donald Trump vowed “very strong action” if Iran executes protesters and urged Iranians to keep demonstrating, as U.S. officials weigh options and take precautionary steps around regional basing.
- Rights groups report a large and hard‑to‑verify death toll from Iran’s crackdown, with HRANA citing more than 2,400 protesters killed and over 18,000 arrests during a prolonged internet blackout.