Amazon Web Services has stated that certain customer data stored in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates cannot be restored following Iranian drone strikes, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. This marks the first clear indication that data stored exclusively in these two Gulf nations may be permanently lost.
US Vice President JD Vance stated that the ongoing war with Iran will enter a “much different phase” in the coming months. As reported by the New York Post, Vance described the initial phase as complete, noting that the next phase will focus on preventing Iran from rebuilding its military and nuclear capabilities.
The US Department of State has urged American citizens to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia, citing the risk of Iranian drone and missile strikes targeting US interests, ongoing armed conflict, and terrorism. The advisory also highlighted threats of further attacks against the Kingdom by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation strongly condemned the attacks directed at Mecca and the Medina region by Yemen’s Houthi rebels after Saudi air defense forces successfully intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca.
Newly released photographs published by CBS News show extensive damage to US military facilities in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait following Iranian missile and drone strikes, including destroyed infrastructure, vehicles, and damaged aircraft.
In response to queries regarding visas for Iranian officials attending the UN General Assembly, a US State Department spokesperson affirmed that the Trump administration is applying the highest standards of national security and public safety throughout the visa evaluation process.
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