Oman voiced deep regret over attacks by Israel and the United States against Iran, warning that escalation could destabilize the region. The Omani foreign minister emphasized the need for restraint and renewed diplomacy instead of military escalation.
A senior Iranian official warned of a public and unlimited response to a joint US-Israeli aggression, declaring all US and Israeli assets in the Middle East legitimate targets and rejecting any international pressure to refrain from retaliation.
Iran declared it is preparing a crushing response after a large-scale joint attack by the US and Israel targeted Tehran and other major cities, with air defenses activated, cyberattacks reported, and a health emergency declared in hospitals.
A French court sentenced Iranian academic Mahdieh Esfandiari to four years in prison for glorifying terrorism in social media posts, ordering her expulsion from France after serving her term. The case relates to tense diplomatic relations between Paris and Tehran.
A new poll reveals an unprecedented drop in American support for Israel, showing a notable shift toward sympathy for Palestinians within the US, especially among Democrats and young adults, amid growing criticism following hundreds of thousands of deaths in Gaza.
About 100,000 Palestinian worshipers performed the second Friday prayers of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem, despite Israeli restrictions and checkpoints that prevented thousands from reaching the site.
Six Palestinian police officers were killed in Israeli drone strikes targeting two police posts in central and southern Gaza, amid ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement. Armed factions condemned the attacks that undermine ceasefire efforts effective since October 2023.
Pro-genocide Israeli military correspondent Yoav Zitun was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy following police testimony, evidence collection, and a raid on his home.
