The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has called upon global institutions, media, and civil bodies to play their role in eradicating Islamophobia. In a statement, the OIC urged the creation of an environment where individuals can practice their faith without fear or threat. The organisation further emphasized that there should be no room for those spreading hatred based on religion.
In a separate development, Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of five individuals accused of providing sensitive information to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. The platform TankerTrackers, which monitors the movement of naval vessels, reported on the incident.
Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics, expressed his concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East in his weekly Angelus address. He stated that the people of the region have been subjected to a “carnage of war” over the past two weeks.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for launching 10 missiles and drones at US military bases in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, targeting American forces in the region. Ali Larijani, a senior Iranian official, warned that the US and its allies may be plotting a false flag operation to blame Iran.
The conflict has taken a toll on civilians, with reports emerging of a family of four being killed in a shooting incident in the West Bank. Social media platforms have been flooded with conflicting reports and information.
In a video message, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Iran’s Supreme Leader, displaying what appeared to be six fingers on his hand. In a separate development, Pakistan’s cricket team paid tribute to former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, who retired from international cricket.
Meanwhile, Iran has barred American military flights from using its airspace, citing its direct involvement in the conflict. France announced that its naval fleet would remain in the Eastern Mediterranean, while Britain granted dual citizens the right to return to the UK with their European passports.
The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have led to a series of aerial attacks, with both sides claiming responsibility for the strikes. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of 14 people, with France warning that its military presence in the region would remain unchanged.
