Iran war: What’s happening on day 74 as Tehran says ready for ‘aggression’

In Iran on 12 May 2026, day 74 of the war, Al Jazeera reported that Tehran said it was ready for 'aggression'. A US ambassador, Huckabee, confirmed that Israel sent Iron Dome batteries and personnel to the UAE during the war, according to Haaretz and the Jerusalem Post. i24NEWS reports the UAE launched retaliatory strikes on Iran before and after the ceasefire, once with Israel, and Reuters reports, citing sources, that Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran.

An Iranian lawmaker warned Iran could enrich uranium to weapons grade if attacked, Reuters reports. TRT World reports the Trump administration is considering 'Operation Sledgehammer' if the ceasefire fails, and the New York Times reports US intelligence shows Iran retains substantial missile capabilities. The New York Times also reports about 2 million jobs lost in Iran as the internet blackout enters its fourth month.