The United States and Iran have reportedly re-established direct communication, according to American media outlets. The alleged direct contact between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Representative for Iran Robert Malley has been reactivated, marking the first direct contact between the two nations since the outbreak of the conflict. However, Iranian Foreign Minister has denied this claim, stating that the last contact with Malley took place before the conflict began.
Meanwhile, the UAE Ministry of Defense has claimed to have destroyed 13 ballistic missiles using its defense system. Iran has executed a man on charges of spying for Israel, according to state-run news agency. A large number of government officials, military leaders, and citizens from various social classes attended the funeral, as reported by the state-run news agency.
Russia has sent a message of condolence to Iran’s National Security Council Chief, Ali Larijani, following his assassination. Max du Plessis, a member of the UN Fact-Finding Mission, stated that investigations are in their initial stages during a discussion with journalists in Geneva.
Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed his deep sorrow and regret over the assassination of senior Iranian leader Dr. Ali Larijani, offering condolences to the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran. A report by American media outlets claimed that Russia is sharing satellite images and advanced drone technology with Iran.
According to Arab media outlets, citing Israeli media, the authorities are assessing the outcome of the operation. Iran’s Deputy Governor has stated that the city of Dorud in the province of Lorestan was attacked. The US administration has considered Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel’s resignation as a crucial condition for lifting energy sanctions.
Hamas has expressed its condolences to the Iranian people over the assassination of Ali Larijani. China has announced that it will provide emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump has announced that White House Chief of Staff, Susie Wade, has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
