Trump warns US will strike Iran nuclear sites as drones shot down near US consulate

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump vowed that the U.S. will strike "any site" where Iran is considering nuclear development, emphasizing ongoing damage to Iran's capabilities and warning of powerful attacks, including on the fortified Pickaxe Mountain site.
• The UK’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved continued use of British bases for U.S. defensive strikes against Iran, maintaining policies from the previous government amid rising tensions in the region.
• Explosive drones were intercepted near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, Iraq, leading to a temporary halt of flights at Erbil International Airport, while the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a global security alert warning of potential further attacks on U.S. diplomatic facilities.
• Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan reported intercepting multiple Iranian missile and drone attacks, with regional militaries actively defending against Iran-backed aggression amid escalating conflict.
• The U.S. military continues a blockade of Iranian ports and has completed multiple strikes on Iranian military targets to degrade their capabilities, while the State Department issued a worldwide caution urging Americans to exercise increased vigilance due to threats from Iran.