- The UK Foreign Office announced that a second chartered flight carrying British nationals stranded in Oman has successfully departed
- In the Gulf region, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain reported intercepting Iranian missile attacks overnight
- In Lebanon, the Ministry of Health confirmed 217 fatalities since Israeli attacks began
President Donald Trump has insisted that the United States will not negotiate with Iran unless the country accepts “unconditional surrender.”
Meanwhile, Israel’s military reported a fresh wave of airstrikes in Iran, claiming to have destroyed a military command bunker in Tehran using 50 fighter jets, Eko Hot Blog reports.
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Residents in Tehran told BBC Persian that “last night was the worst night” they have experienced so far amid the ongoing conflict.
In Lebanon, the Ministry of Health confirmed 217 fatalities since Israeli attacks began, with large explosions continuing to be reported in Beirut.
The UK Foreign Office announced that a second chartered flight carrying British nationals stranded in Oman has successfully departed.
In the Gulf region, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain reported intercepting Iranian missile attacks overnight.
The crisis is also affecting global oil markets, with Brent crude prices surpassing $90 per barrel (£67) for the first time since October 2022.
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