Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned US citizens in a video message that Iran poses a nuclear threat, linking the issue to domestic fuel costs. "If you're worried about today's gas prices, think of what will happen if Iran gets nuclear weapons, something that Donald Trump and I will never allow," Netanyahu said, according to Middle East Eye. He claimed gas prices will decrease if Tehran's "regime disappears."
An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria on Sunday after a threat was made against the aircraft, Reuters reported citing an airline spokesperson. The plane carried 57 people and was heading to Vienna. Bulgaria's transport ministry told Sky News the aircraft landed following a "bomb threat signal."
An oil tanker caught fire and exploded after striking a naval mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy said Sunday, per Iranian media. The IRGC claimed the vessel violated Iran-imposed "regulations" by switching off its navigation system while transiting the waterway.
Saudi Arabia's National Centre for Security Operations issued a warning against filming and publishing details related to attacks on the kingdom. "Filming, publishing, or sharing information related to countering missiles and drones and their impact sites exposes you to legal liability," the agency posted on X.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Netanyahu of "driving America into another war to stay out of jail." Araghchi added, "Last time you wanted to finish the job, Iran emerged even stronger. Want to try your luck again. Be our guest. But be careful; we have unfinished jobs too."
The statements reflect deepening rhetoric between Israeli and Iranian officials amid regional tensions over nuclear negotiations and military posturing in the Gulf.