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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has cautioned against what he characterises as Israeli false-flag operations in the aftermath of a drone strike targeting vessels at Egypt's Damietta Port, underscoring Tehran's commitment to regional stability.
Oil prices fell sharply to two-week lows as a pause in US-Iran hostilities raised prospects for diplomatic talks, though structural supply disruptions remain unresolved.
Israeli forces detained more than 40 Palestinian men during a raid on the town of Tell in the northern West Bank on Saturday, following an attack near an Israeli settlement that killed two soldiers.
Jordan activated air defence sirens across multiple regions on Sunday following reports that Iranian missiles targeted the coastal city of Aqaba, with Israeli and Jordanian forces claiming successful interception amid escalating regional tensions.
Israeli military forces comprising six vehicles entered Syria's Quneitra province on Saturday, advancing toward the Kudna Dam area while conducting aerial surveillance. The incursion marks the latest in a series of violations since December 2024.
Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait have activated emergency alerts and air defence systems following reports of missile and drone attacks in the Gulf. The escalation reflects deepening tensions between Iran and the United States in the strategically vital region.
Iran has rebuffed Donald Trump's offer to pursue talks, demanding the US first implement previously agreed understandings on oil exports and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Fresh US threats and regional tensions underscore the fragility of the ceasefire.
The UAE's air defence systems intercepted incoming Iranian missiles and drones early Sunday, as Qatar and Bahrain issued public safety warnings. The escalation follows claims by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of strikes on a US military base.
The Strait of Hormuz continues to present a severe maritime security risk following recent attacks on commercial shipping, the UK Maritime Trade Operations warned Friday, as tensions between the US and Iran escalate.
Iran's military has declared all US bases across the Middle East as 'legitimate targets' for its drone arsenal, warning of further retaliation if Washington continues breaching ceasefire terms. The threat follows tit-for-tat strikes between Iranian and American forces.
A Palestinian government report reveals the Israeli military has destroyed more than 90 per cent of Gaza Strip infrastructure, with occupation forces controlling roughly 80 per cent of the territory following intensified operations in recent weeks.