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U.S. forces shot down a Shahed-139 Iranian drone that approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, with an F-35C taking it out and no injuries or damage reported. The incident added to regional tensions as Washington has deployed more forces and assets nearby, following Iranian harassment of a U.S.-flagged tanker and amid ongoing, narrower-format negotiations over a nuclear deal.
Iran escalates its tit-for-tat with Europe by declaring all EU militaries terrorist groups after the EU designated the IRGC; the live updates also track US military deployments, Trump’s comments on talks, Iran’s warnings of a firm response, and regional reactions from Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that Tehran will 'fire back with everything we have' if attacked again, as a U.S. carrier strike group moves toward the Middle East amid Tehran's crackdown on protests that have killed at least 4,560 people. Iran also claimed a drone/missile strike on a Kurdish base in Iraq, while U.S. forces bolster regional readiness with aircraft and missiles, signaling a potential broader confrontation in the region.
Iran launched an attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar amid escalating tensions following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, prompting regional security measures and international concern over potential wider conflict.
The article provides a detailed update on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Russian diplomatic and military activities, Iran-US tensions over nuclear facilities, and the potential global impact of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, including effects on oil prices and Russia's economy. It also discusses Russia's internal propaganda efforts and military strategies amid economic constraints and battlefield challenges.
Most Gulf stock markets rose despite escalating tensions following US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, with investors seemingly expecting a quick resolution and not fearing immediate regional spread, although some countries prepared for potential escalation.
Saudi Arabia confirmed its involvement in a regional military coalition, including Israel, the US, Jordan, the UK, and France, to repel an Iranian attack against Israel, with 99% of the Iranian drones and missiles being destroyed before reaching their targets. Saudi Arabia's airspace was used by the drones and missiles, and the country reportedly has a system to automatically intercept any suspicious entities. The Saudi Royal family accused Iran of instigating the Gaza war through its proxy group Hamas to thwart US efforts for a Saudi normalization deal, which had been in progress before the October 7 invasion by Hamas.