Trump says he is no longer interested in winning the Nobel Peace Prize, and is unsure if the campaign in Iran will help him "score points" with the Nobel Committee.
A US helicopter launched missiles to neutralize an Iranian vessel that had approached the USS Abraham Lincoln, following an unsuccessful attempt by a US destroyer to deter it with naval gun fire.
Despite pressure from the United States, Gulf states remain cautious in responding to Iranian attacks, fearing the destruction of critical infrastructure and their economies.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran's newly elected Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been unable to make a public appearance following his election and the release of his first message.
Iranian forces have sustained heavy damage to their missile, naval, and air defense systems due to US-Israel operations, yet they retain formidable retaliatory capabilities.
A fire broke out on the aircraft carrier Ford, operating in the Red Sea to support airstrikes against Iran, resulting in two sailors requiring medical treatment.
A newly released video shows a Patriot system in the UAE firing multiple interceptor missiles to counter an Iranian attack, though some targets still got through.
Bahrain reported that multiple oil storage tanks at a facility in the country's north were struck by Iranian missiles, advising residents to stay indoors.