Saudi defences stop missiles in Riyadh as Iran warns Gulf oil facilities
Saudi defence ministry says it intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh.
Saudi citizens receive phone alerts warning of hostile threat in Riyadh
Several loud bangs were heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Wednesday and some of the city's residents received phone alerts for the first time warning them of a hostile aerial threat, a Reuters witness in the city said.
Qatar authorities evacuate Ras Laffan following Iran's threat of strikes on Gulf energy assets
Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG installations are being evacuated, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, following Iran's threat to attack Gulf energy facilities.
Iran issued an evacuation warning for several oil facilities across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, saying they would be targeted by strikes "in the coming hours", Iranian state media reported on Wednesday.
Israel intercepts Iranian missiles near Tel Aviv, three planes at Ben Gurion Airport damaged
Three private planes parked at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv suffered "severe" damage after being hit by debris from Iranian missiles that were intercepted by Israeli air defence systems, the Israel Airports Authority said on Wednesday.
The authority said the damage occurred over the past few days. It did not provide details on the aircrafts' owners.
Since the U.S.-Israeli led air strikes on Iran began on February 28, triggering missile fire at Israel from Iran, commercial flights have been halted at the country's main air gateway. However, Israeli carriers have operated flights to repatriate citizens stranded abroad.
There have also been limited outbound flights, with Ben Gurion also used by the Israeli and U.S. militaries.
Half of Iranian missiles entering Israeli airspace are said to be cluster munitions, which open in mid-air and scatter as many as several hundred "bomblets" over a wide area.
Saudi defence ministry says it intercepted, destroyed two ballistic missiles launched towards region
The Saudi defence ministry says it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched towards the eastern region.
Three private planes at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport damages by Iran missile debris
Three private planes parked at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv suffered "severe" damage after being hit by debris from an Iranian missile, the Israel Airports Authority said on Wednesday, reported Reuters.
Iran and proxies remain capable of attacking US and allies in Middle East: Gabbard
"Iran and its proxies remain capable of attacking US and allies in Middle East," said Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard.
"The Iran regime appear to be intact but largely degraded by US military operations," she added, speaking to a Senate panel.
Fire at Iran's South Pars gas facility under control, no casualties so far: Regional governor
The fire at Iran's South Pars gas facility is allegedly under control, with no casualties so far, according to a regional governor quoted by Fars News Agency, reported by Al Jazeera.
Some of the infrastructure has been damaged according to Iran's Tasnim News Agency.
Death toll from Israeli air strikes at dawn has risen to 10, with 27 people injured: Lebanon health ministry
The Labanese health ministry stated that the death toll from Israeli air strikes at dawn in Beirut’s Basta and Zuqaq al-Blat districts has risen to 10, with 27 people injured.
Iran warns of strikes on Gulf oil facilities 'in coming hours', state media reports
Iran issued an evacuation warning for several oil facilities across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, saying they would be targeted by strikes "in the coming hours", Iranian state media reported on Wednesday.
The warning was directed at Saudi Arabia's Samref Refinery and Jubail Petrochemical Complex, the United Arab Emirates' Al Hosn Gas Field, and Qatar's Mesaieed Petrochemical Complex, Mesaieed Holding Company and Ras Laffan Refinery.
"These centres have become direct and legitimate targets and will be targeted in the coming hours. Therefore, all citizens, residents, and employees are requested to immediately leave these areas and move to a safe distance without any delay," the warning said.
Lack of plan for Hormuz Strait closure 'frustrating': UK minister
The lack of a plan from the United States and Israel to deal with the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran was "frustrating", Britain's Chancellor Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday.
"It is frustrating that there doesn't seem to be a plan for what to do now after the very predictable closure of the Strait of Hormuz," Reeves told an event alongside Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo.
Israel’s targeting of facilities linked to Iran’s South Pars gas field is dangerous: Qatar official
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson said that Israel’s targeting of facilities linked to Iran’s South Pars gas field is a dangerous and irresponsible move amid the current military escalation in the region.
Iran threatens energy assets in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE
Iran's state television published a threat Wednesday, saying that the Islamic Republic would be attacking oil and gas infrastructure in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
The threat resembled other attack warnings put out by Iran during the war, copying the style used by the Israeli military.
Iran specifically threatened Saudi Arabia's Samref Refinery and its Jubail Petrochemical Complex. It also threatened the UAE's Al Hasan Gas Field and the petrochemical plants and a refinery in the Qatar.
It comes after Iran said its South Pars gas field and associated infrastructure came under attack earlier Wednesday.
Israel says strikes targeted Hezbollah-linked financial institution
The Israeli military said it hit branches of al-Qard al-Hasan, a Hezbollah-linked microfinance institution that Israel says is being used to fund the group's military wing.
A wave of Israeli strikes overnight hit several neighbourhoods in central Beirut and killed 10 people, the Lebanese Health Ministry said.
Israel also said its navy targeted Hezbollah militants in Beirut.
At least 8 killed in Iran courthouse airstrike
At least eight people were killed in an airstrike on a courthouse complex in Iran's Larestan County on Wednesday, according to Iran's official judiciary news agency Mizan.
The head of the Fars province judiciary told Mizan that one lawyer, six clients and a member of the judicial staff were killed, but the agency reports the exact number of those killed and wounded is not yet known.
UAE says 13 missiles and 27 drones fired on the country
The United Arab Emirates has tallied 13 ballistic missiles and 27 drones fired Wednesday on the oil-rich nation.
Swedish citizen executed in Iran
A Swedish citizen was executed in Iran on Wednesday, Sweden's foreign minister said in a statement.
"The death penalty is an inhumane, cruel and irreversible punishment. Sweden, together with the rest of the EU, condemns its application in all circumstances," Swedish foreign minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said in a statement.
Pak President expresses grief over killing of Larijani
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday expressed grief over the killing of Iran's top security official Ali Larijani by Israel and called for immediate restraint and cessation of hostilities.
Larijani, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, had effectively evolved as the in-charge of the country's war management following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by Israel on February 28.
President Zardari expressed “profound grief over the assassination of senior Iranian leader Dr Ali Ardeshir Larijani amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Iran and extended his earnest condolences to the Government and people of Iran,” according to a statement issued by his office.
Zardari recalled Larijani's official visit to Pakistan in November 2025, during which they discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation across multiple domains, and noted Larijani's contribution to strengthening the positive momentum in Pakistan-Iran relations, it said.
The President called for immediate restraint and cessation of hostilities, urging all parties to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy, the statement said.
“Pakistan remains committed to supporting all efforts aimed at de-escalation and the promotion of peace, and stands ready to play a constructive role in facilitating dialogue and diplomatic efforts to help defuse tensions in the region,” he said.
He expressed hope that the situation would stabilise and that peace would be restored before further loss of life and broader regional spillover occurs.
German minister doubts military means will bring positive change to Iran
Germany would like to see a change within Iran, but that will not be brought about through military means from the outside, said Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Berlin on Wednesday.
"Given the brutality and ruthlessness of this regime, it is desirable that regime change occur," said the foreign minister at a press conference with his French counterpart.
"I just believe that this has to develop from within the country, and fortunately there are positive attempts at this," he said, adding Germany is in discussions with the opposition.
Saudi Arabia to host Arab, Islamic ministers to discuss war
Saudi Arabia will host a consultative meeting of foreign ministers from a number of Arab and Islamic countries in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss ways to support regional security and stability given the Iran war, the kingdom's foreign ministry said.
A Turkish diplomatic source said separately that representatives from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan, Qatar, Syria, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates would attend the meeting.
There are scant signs of de-escalation nearly three weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran that has engulfed the region and caused unprecedented disruption to global energy supplies.
Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan, who intends to visit other countries after Riyadh, will underline the need for a negotiated and peaceful end to the war, which if continued risks lasting damage to ties between regional countries, the diplomatic source said.
NATO-member Turkey, which neighbours Iran, had sought to mediate between Iran and the United States before the war began.
It has condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iran as a violation of international law, and also criticised Iran's attacks on Gulf states as unacceptable.
