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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the instability in the Strait of Hormuz is the result of American and Israeli aggression and lawlessness. According to reports, a telephone conversation took place between Iran’s Foreign Minister and the Secretary-General of the United Nations. During the conversation, Araghchi emphasized that it is Iran’s legal right as a coastal state to prevent enemy and affiliated ships from passing through the Strait.
In Tehran, a fuel depot was set on fire, affecting millions of people exposed to toxic materials. French President Emmanuel Macron has yet to condemn the incident. Araghchi has stated that Iranian authorities are aware of their responsibilities to ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz. He also claimed that Iranian authorities have taken necessary measures regarding the Strait.
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defense reported that, since the start of the conflict, 398 missiles have been intercepted, 15 cruise missiles, and 1872 drones have been destroyed. According to reports, the Abu Dhabi Museum, which opened in 2017, is the only foreign branch of the Louvre Museum.
A report by a French channel has revealed an organized and ongoing disinformation campaign against Pakistan. The report further claims that the United States has deployed its third fleet to the Middle East for the Iran war. Reports also suggest that Israeli attacks have targeted a Lebanese TV channel’s car, while Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, has traveled to Pakistan.
US forces have been forced to flee their regional bases and take shelter in two secret locations following intense attacks. Lieutenant Colonel Ibrahim Zulfiqar, a Pakistani military spokesperson, met with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the UAE’s President, while US President Donald Trump delivered a speech at the Future Investment Initiative in Miami before a Q&A session, sparking controversy with a statement.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stated that Iran does not initiate attacks. A plane operated by Air India was forced to make an emergency landing at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The security situation in the Middle East has become increasingly volatile, with reports of bombings and drone and missile attacks on various locations.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has stated that the attack on the residences of Iranian diplomats in Lebanon is a heinous crime. According to reports, the Louvre Museum’s branch in Abu Dhabi is the only foreign branch of the museum. Bloomberg reports that US President Donald Trump stated that the Middle East is at the crossroads of change.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing conflict has affected global energy supplies, as about 20% of the world’s oil and gas is typically transported through this route under normal circumstances. Reports suggest that a 97-year-old university was bombed in Pakistan, according to a French channel’s report. Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce has reported that Iran, Azerbaijan, and Central Asian countries have been allowed to export goods through land routes.
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan are set to meet in Islamabad, according to Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Five medical officers and five PGMS have been suspended, and ordered to report to headquarters, while two nurses and a staff member involved in a video case have also been suspended. The US has deployed its third naval fleet to the Middle East for the Iran war.
Pakistani actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has released a statement regarding recent news about his sister.
