US-Iran war Highlights: Dubai, Abu Dhabi airports should be evacuated immediately, IRGC warns; Iran suspends MoU with US

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Two US service members were killed and another remains missing after Iran launched a missile and drone attack targeting Jordan, marking a significant escalation in the regional conflict.

The US dollar climbed above 1.93 million Iranian rials on the open market on Saturday, marking a record high against the local currency, Iranian media reported. The dollar has gained about 43% against the rial since the start of 2026, reflecting the currency's sharp depreciation.

Iran said it remains committed to diplomacy even as its armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any aggression. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei also said Tehran had suspended implementation of its MoU with the US, accusing Washington of violating the agreement through military attacks.

A US strike on the Mirzaei tunnel disrupted telecommunications infrastructure in Iran's Hormozgan province on Saturday, triggering widespread mobile, landline and internet outages in parts of northern Bandar Abbas, provincial officials said.

Iran's southern province of Hormozgan was hit by three US airstrikes on Saturday, according to Iran's Mehr News Agency. No immediate details on casualties or the extent of the damage were released.

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said one of its oil facilities was hit in repeated Iranian attacks, causing injuries and significant damage. A desalination plant was also struck, while operations at Kuwait International Airport were suspended due to ongoing missile and drone threats.

Key updates

Iran suspends MoU commitments: Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran has halted its commitments under the memorandum of understanding, citing ongoing US attacks.

116 telecom towers knocked out: US strikes have put at least 116 telecommunications towers out of service in southern Iran, disrupting communication services.

GCC condemns Iran: Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jassim Albudaiwi accused Iran of committing "war crimes" by targeting civilian facilities in Gulf states.

Lebanese soldier killed: Lebanon's army said a soldier died after a "suspicious object" exploded inside an army vehicle in the southern town of al-Mansouri.

Mamdani on Netanyahu visit: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is in talks with authorities over whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested if he visits the city

An Iranian lawmaker said the country has the right to retaliate against the United States and Israel over the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. National Security Committee member Alaeddin Boroujerdi told the semi-official ISNA news agency that such retaliation was the Islamic Republic's legitimate right.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks as a flagrant violation of sovereignty and international law, warning they marked a "dangerous escalation" in the region. It said the strikes would complicate efforts to ease tensions and undermine diplomatic initiatives aimed at restoring regional security and stability.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports and the ports of Fujairah and Jebel Ali should be evacuated immediately if the US attacks civilian infrastructure in Iran, IRGC-affiliated Fars news agency reported Saturday citing an unnamed security official.

An Iranian strike hit a Kuwaiti power and desalination plant for the second consecutive day, raising concerns over the country's critical water infrastructure. Kuwait relies on desalination for around 90% of its drinking water, and two of its nine major desalination plants have now been targeted in recent days, potentially disrupting water supplies.

Reza Amiri Moghadam, Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, says that the US interpreted the MoU “contrary to its terms and gained control over parts of Strait Hormuz to obtain what it couldn’t in the battlefield”.

In a social media post, Moghadam said “it was obvious that the Iranian side would not accept this arbitrary interpretation which blatantly violated” the MoU signed by the two sides last month.

“Now, the US has started a war contrary to the terms” of the deal “and international principles destroying the infrastructures,” he added.

“The international community is expected to strongly condemn this aggressive and reckless act.”

Iran has cancelled a government-organised memorial ceremony for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that was scheduled to be held in Tehran next Sunday. The event was to be jointly hosted by the government, the judiciary and parliament, according to an official statement issued on Saturday.

Iran has suspended its commitments under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding with the United States, accusing Washington of violating all of its obligations under the agreement. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the US had "effectively trampled" its commitments through what he described as aggressive actions.

Gharibabadi said Tehran was currently focused on defending the country and had no new information on possible talks with Washington. He added that Iran would not implement its obligations under the memorandum while the US continued to breach the agreement.

Iran said US strikes knocked out more than 116 telecommunications towers, disrupting landline, mobile and internet services in parts of Bandar Abbas and Hajjiabad County in the southern province of Hormozgan, according to provincial officials.

Kuwait has condemned and denounced in the “strongest terms the heinous Iranian aggression” against the country this morning, state news agency Kuna reported.

“The repeated targeting of vital facilities reveals a systematic, aggressive approach that targets civilian structures and essential infrastructure, endangering the lives and safety of civilians,” the ministry stated.

“The State of Kuwait reserves its full right to take all necessary measures to preserve its security and defend its territories and vital facilities, based on its inherent right to self-defence.”

An adviser to Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that Europe would bear the economic and energy costs if the US continued pressuring Tehran through maritime and economic measures. He said disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab could have major implications for global energy supplies, trade and international security.

US Embassy in Beirut has urged Americans not to travel to Lebanon and to reconsider travel across the Middle East, citing the risk of unexpected escalation amid heightened regional tensions.

The US Embassy in Jerusalem also advised against travel to Gaza, northern Israel and the Egyptian border, except via the Taba crossing.

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said one of its vital oil sector sites was hit by repeated Iranian attacks, leaving several people injured and causing significant material damage. The injured received medical treatment, the site was evacuated, and authorities are coordinating the response, according to Kuwait's KUNA news agency.