US-Iran War Highlights: US issues high-level security alert for Americans across Middle East

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The US Central Command (CENTCOM) shared image of a US Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter preparing to land in the Middle East, highlighting its role in transporting personnel, equipment and supplies across diverse operational environments.

At least four Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza since Saturday morning, according to medics cited by Al Jazeera. Separately, an Israeli air strike destroyed two medicine warehouses near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah, Gaza's Health Ministry said.

The Israeli military claimed its troops killed several Hezbollah fighters near the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, where Beaufort Castle is located. It also said an Israeli combat officer was moderately wounded during the operation.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Iranians for enduring the US-Israeli conflict, saying despite sustained pressure and hostilities since 2024, the country's future "will be shaped by the people of Iran."

The Israeli military and Shin Bet claimed to have destroyed five Hamas weapons depots across Gaza overnight, including one near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah. While Israel alleged the site stored weapons, hospital officials and Gaza authorities said it contained medical supplies.

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said the government is preparing supplies for the next two years while planning for the worst-case scenario. He added that maintaining public stability and peace remains the government's top priority.

Israeli settlers allegedly assaulted a Palestinian couple at their farm in Beitillu, northwest of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, leaving them injured, according to Wafa. Separately, Israeli forces arrested at least seven Palestinians, including two 16-year-olds, during raids across the territory.

The US State Department has issued a high-level security alert for Americans across the Middle East, urging them to consider leaving the region or prepare for departure if tensions escalate. It also warned of possible flight disruptions and potential threats to US interests worldwide.

The Israeli military said one of its officers was moderately injured during an operational activity in southern Lebanon and was evacuated to a hospital. The incident comes as Israeli forces continue operations in southern Lebanon despite the US-brokered ceasefire.

Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has condemned Iranian attacks on civilian facilities and vehicles on Kuwait's Bubiyan Island, calling them a violation of Kuwait's sovereignty and security. He reaffirmed the Gulf bloc's full solidarity and support for Kuwait.

The US Embassy in Baghdad has advised American citizens across the Middle East to exercise extreme caution amid escalating regional tensions. It warned of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions, urging citizens to be prepared to leave if the security situation deteriorates.

A Palestinian was killed after an Israeli strike targeted a tent near al-Sumoud School in the al-Mawasi area, north of Khan Younis, in southern Gaza.

Earlier, two people were killed in a drone strike in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City, while another Palestinian was killed in an attack on a house in Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, according to journalists reporting from the ground.

Witnesses said an Israeli airstrike destroyed two medical supply warehouses near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah, setting dozens of nearby tents ablaze. Hospital officials said the attack wiped out critical stocks of IV fluids, medicines and supplies used in dialysis and intensive care units.

Al Jazeera input

Kuwait has condemned Iran over a drone attack targeting vital installations, calling it a blatant violation of its sovereignty. The country said it reserves the right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its security, interests and national resources.

The US Embassy in Jordan has urged American citizens across the Middle East to exercise heightened caution, warning that the regional security situation remains fluid and describing Iran as "unpredictable" amid concerns over possible flight disruptions and expanding attacks.