Regional tensions surged on Sunday, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, as Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates reported intercepting Iranian drones within their airspace. These incidents occurred shortly after a drone strike ignited a small fire on a cargo ship off the coast of Qatar. Concurrently, Iranian state media announced that Tehran has conveyed its response to the latest US peace plan, though specific details remain undisclosed. Follow our live updates for the most current information on these unfolding events.
Adding to the regional complexities, satellite images reportedly showed an oil slick spreading off Iran’s Kharg Island, a vital oil export terminal for the Islamic Republic.
Meanwhile, in a separate but related escalation, Israel’s military called for the immediate evacuation of residents from several villages in southern Lebanon. This directive came in anticipation of expected attacks against Hezbollah, despite a standing truce with Lebanon intended to halt hostilities. Lebanon’s health ministry subsequently reported that an Israeli strike on the southern town of Saksakiyeh killed at least seven people, including a girl. This incident marks the latest attack during a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The ministry further stated that a series of Israeli airstrikes have claimed the lives of at least 12 individuals, including two children and a paramedic.
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