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Saudi Oil Exports from Mediterranean Soar with Shuttles North to Avoid Houthis
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Turkey seeks Netanyahu arrest over Gaza flotilla
Turkey has requested an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of “genocide” related to Israel’s interception of an aid flotilla for Gaza in May 2026.
Why it matters
This development signifies a deepening diplomatic and legal confrontation between Turkey and Israel, potentially escalating international tensions and impacting global efforts to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza. It sets a precedent for legal actions against state leaders over military operations, which could influence international law and diplomacy.
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Iran
Iran's response to new threats to be devastating
Major General Ali Abdollahi emphasized the critical role of Iran's defense industry, highlighting its recent "deterrent defence industrial revolution." He asserted that Iran's armed forces are comprehensively prepared across all domains—land, sea, air, air defense, space, and cyber—to deliver powerful responses to any conventional or new threats.
en.mehrnews.com
Pakistan
U.S. moves to tighten economic pressure on Iran
The U.S. is escalating economic pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announcing a new sanctions package. The move aims to reduce the need for another major military escalation and follows President Donald Trump's threat of sweeping financial penalties for countries that help Iran.
bolnews.com
Iran
Claims of Iran’s defeat caused by enemies' miscalculations
Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, has dismissed unfounded claims of Iran's defeat, attributing them to enemies' miscalculations. He emphasized that Iran's independence and authority continue to confront foreign pressures and sanctions.
en.mehrnews.com
Iran
Leave region before it’s too late: Iran MP warns foreigners
Iranian MP Ebrahim Azizi has issued a stark warning to foreign forces to leave the region before it's too late, warning of unprecedented consequences for any miscalculation.
en.mehrnews.com
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