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Tehran is intensifying pressure on Qatar and Kuwait to clarify the status of Iranian military personnel, including pilots whose aircraft violated Qatari airspace. Iran has requested international mediation through the Red Cross.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned of Israeli false-flag operations following a drone attack on gas vessels at Egypt's Damietta Port, emphasising Cairo's strategic importance to Tehran.
President Trump has dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's opposition to potential F-35 fighter jet sales to Türkiye, reaffirming Washington's commitment to its NATO partner and regional security arrangements.
Israeli forces comprising six military vehicles crossed into Syria's southwestern Quneitra province on Saturday, advancing toward the Kudna Dam while surveillance drones monitored the area, according to Syrian state media reports.
Kuwait's military activated air defence systems early Wednesday to intercept what it described as hostile drone attacks, with authorities urging residents to follow safety protocols. The incident reflects widening tensions across the Persian Gulf region.
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The United States launched a major military operation against Iran, striking more than 80 targets in response to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping. The operation triggered air raid alarms in neighbouring Bahrain, underscoring regional instability.