Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has embarked on a visit to the southern city of Acre, where he assessed the situation following Iran’s missile attack. According to foreign media, the attack had caused significant damage to buildings, leaving several individuals injured. During a press conference, Netanyahu remarked that if safe zones had been properly utilized, dozens of injured individuals could have been saved. Israel’s military claims that its air defense system has been activated to counter Iran’s missiles. Netanyahu described recent long-range attacks as evidence of Iran’s growing capabilities.
US President Donald Trump stated that the US is in talks with the right people in Iran, who are interested in negotiating a deal. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi stated that the hearts of free people around the world are not with the Zionists. Amid ongoing tensions with Iran, the US has the capability to deploy thousands of troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates condemned Iran’s attack on Bahrain, describing it as a highly dangerous escalation of the ongoing conflict.
A report revealed that the Taliban’s leader, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, has ordered the release of US citizen Kevin King. Al Arabiya TV reported that the US military has begun preparations for withdrawal from the Victoria military base in Baghdad. US President Donald Trump shared a statement from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his social media account. Qatar stated that the US made the decision to engage in war based on its estimates, and they are working together with the US to reduce tensions and prevent attacks on their country.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the US is in talks with the right people in Iran who are interested in negotiating a deal. Renowned Jewish scholar and author Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro stated that Netanyahu does not represent the Jewish people. The Asian Development Bank announced a financial package to mitigate the effects of the Middle East conflict. Oman’s Foreign Minister warned that a prolonged war with Iran would exacerbate economic issues.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier described the US-Iran war as a catastrophic political mistake and a violation of international law. Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is emerging as a key figure in potential talks with the US to end the war. A report indicated that the Taliban’s leader has ordered the release of US citizen Kevin King. Al Arabiya TV reported that the US military has begun preparations for withdrawal from the Victoria military base in Baghdad.
