Rome, Italy – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has warned that the region is on the brink of a critical phase, with a fragile window of opportunity for peace that must be seized. Speaking to the Italian parliament, Meloni emphasized that any violation of the ceasefire in the Middle East would be strongly condemned.
According to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian received a call from Saudi Arabia’s Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al-Saud. The Iranian foreign minister stated that the restoration of freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is of extreme importance to Italy and the European Union.
Meloni also noted that if the crisis in the Middle East escalates again, Europe should consider suspending the Stability and Growth Pact. CNN reported that it is unclear whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will comply with Trump’s directive to stop attacks.
Sources in the Arab media revealed that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman reported no attacks on Tuesday. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Jalali Khadem-Zadeh has claimed that Iran was prepared to give a strong response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, but Pakistan intervened and prevented it.
The US Central Command has released a statement regarding Operation Apex Fury against Iran. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that Israel will expand its borders after the war, declaring that new settlements will be built in the West Bank.
Lebanese President Michel Aoun has stated that direct talks with Israel have begun, while a Russian company will withdraw its employees from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant. The Russian company emphasized that the decision to withdraw its personnel is final, despite the ongoing ceasefire.
According to a statement from the Russian company, the talks with Israel will focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon.
Following the Israeli attack on the Iranian supreme leader’s convoy, Lebanese President Aoun has stated that Iran will not leave the Lebanese people alone. The CEO of the UAE’s state-owned oil company, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, has urged the immediate and unconditional opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The personal, military, and alleged secret meetings of the former head of state have been leaked. Omar Abdullah has stated that Pakistan may have done what India could have done if it had been closer to Israel.
A telephone conversation took place between Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Siamak Solaymani Hassan has decided to limit the number of cars in his official convoy.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced that Israel will expand its borders after the war, declaring that new settlements will be built in the West Bank.
On the occasion of Ayatollah Khamenei’s 40th death anniversary, his brother, Mojtaba Khamenei, has stated that the presence of the people in the streets should continue for 40 days.
Pakistan’s star cricketer has surpassed 12,000 Test runs in 338 innings, breaking Chris Gayle’s record.
