Mixed messages indicate IRGC in control as fresh missile and drone salvos target UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan; 3rd US carrier heads to region; Trump: 'Loser' Iran 'will be hit very hard'

Gulf states have issued a joint statement on Thursday condemning Iran's "blatant" and "criminal" attacks against them.

Iran’s president has apologized to Gulf neighbors as Iranian missiles and drones hit the region, suggesting Tehran’s political leadership could not exercise full command over the Islamic Republic’s armed forces.

The US-Israeli war on Iran has already spilled beyond Iran's borders, as Tehran has responded by hitting Israel and Gulf Arab states hosting US military installations and Israel has launched fresh attacks in Lebanon after the Iran-aligned militia Hezbollah fired across the border.

The Gulf states have said Iran's attacks on energy infrastructure won't "go unanswered" but, so far, they have not hit back. That stance could change soon.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected a U.S. demand for unconditional surrender on Saturday while expressing regret for Iran's recent attacks on regional countries. This statement comes as Israel and the United States continue their airstrikes ...

President Pezeshkian fires back at Trump’s \"unconditional surrender\" demand. While apologizing to Gulf neighbors for \"miscommunications,\" Tehran remains under a \"broad wave\" of Israeli strikes.

Iran has sought to escalate incrementally against Gulf countries over the course of the three-week war. Iran’s attacks on the Gulf countries are increasingly bringing unity among the countries, as

U.S. President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post that more Iranian officials will be targets, saying, “Today Iran will be hit very hard!,” while noting an apology by

Following President Trump’s announcement of a cease-fire, US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated: “Iran has suffered a generational military defeat.” Tehran’s response has been a single counterargument: the Islamic Republic still stands.

Many Middle Eastern countries continued to report incoming ballistic missiles and drones from Iran on Wednesday, within hours after the U.S. and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire.