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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that "the most intense operation against Israel and the United States is set to begin," while state outlets warned that "revenge is coming."
ACCRA -- The government of Ghana has activated an emergency preparedness plan to evacuate nationals from the Middle East if necessary, according to a travel advisory by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs late Saturday. The ministry said assessments are underway to determine the evacuation needs of Ghanaian citizens.
Middle East shipping disruptions push OPEC+ to consider a larger-than-expected oil output increase that may affect global oil supply.
Several cruise ships have now had to alter itineraries and cancel sailings due to the intensifying military conflict in Iran.
U.S. Central Command said on X that there are no reports of U.S. casualties following strikes by Iran.
Tensions in the Middle East have intensified sharply after United States President Donald Trump announced that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in a large-scale joint US and Israeli military operation targeting Iran.
America and Israel's attack on Iran disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond Saturday as countries around the region closed their airspace and three of the key airports that connect Europe,