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IRGC Claims Missile and Drone Strikes on US Military Bases in Jordan and the UAE in Retaliation for US Attack on Iran’s Larak Island
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and military have claimed that Iran launched missile and drone attacks against US military facilities in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in retaliation for a recent US airstrike on Iran’s Larak Island.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Calls on Muslim World to Unite and Build a Stronger Front Against the US and Israel
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has called on the Muslim world to remain united and build a stronger position against the United States and Israel, saying divisions among Muslims serve the interests of their adversaries.

Russian Airstrike on Warehouse in Ukraine’s Kyiv Region Kills at Least 27, Injures 42 — Governor Tymur Tkachenko
At least 27 people were killed and 42 others injured after a Russian drone strike on a warehouse in Ukraine’s Bucha district near Kyiv triggered massive explosions and a fire, Kyiv Regional Governor Tymur Tkachenko said Saturday. He warned that the death toll could rise further.

Russia Denies Plans for Talks With CIA Director Ratcliffe During His Moscow Visit
U.S. media outlets have reported that CIA Director John Ratcliffe is in Moscow, but Russia has denied that any meeting with him or other U.S. representatives is scheduled this week. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said there are currently no planned meetings with American representatives.

We are fully prepared to respond to US sanctions and economic pressure — Islamic Republic of Iran
Iran has vowed to retaliate against the United States after Washington announced a new wave of broad economic sanctions against Tehran. Iranian Finance Minister Ali Madanizadeh said Iran is fully prepared to confront the new U.S. pressure, while Tehran maintains that its major trading partners will not bow to Washington’s demands.

South Africa Ready to Cooperate With Iran on Legal Action Against the United States and Israel Over Alleged International Crimes
South Africa is prepared to cooperate with Iran in pursuing legal action against the United States and Israel over alleged international crimes, according to a statement made by a member of the South African legal delegation at the 11th BRICS Legal Forum 2026 in New Delhi.

China Rejects Trump Administration’s Economic Pressure on Iran; Russia Warns Washington Is on the Wrong Path
China has rejected the Trump administration’s latest initiative to increase economic pressure on Iran, while Russia has warned that Washington is pursuing the wrong approach in dealing with Tehran. The developments were reported by Iran’s Tehran Times.

Iran Is Currently in a Position of Strength and Dignity, the World Recognizes Iran’s Victory — President Masoud Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the ongoing war in West Asia. He said the world recognizes Iran’s “victory” and that ending the war while Iran remains in a position of “strength and dignity” would be more advantageous for Tehran.

If Oman Interferes in Talks on Ending the War with Iran and Navigation Through the Strait of Hormuz, We’ll Bomb Them” — President Trump Threatens
US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch a bombing attack on Oman if Muscat obstructs discussions on ending the war with Iran and restoring navigation through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Achieved Victory Both on the Battlefield and at the Negotiating Table — Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has said that the Islamic Republic of Iran achieved success on both the military and diplomatic fronts in its conflict with the United States and Israel. He described the memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached between Iran and the United States in Islamabad as a significant diplomatic achievement for Tehran, strengthening Iran’s position on the diplomatic front.

Ukraine Losing Ability to Intercept Russian Missiles, Has Only 10% of Required Interceptors, Zelenskyy Tells CNN
Ukraine’s air defence system is under severe pressure as Russia intensifies its missile attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine currently has only 10% of the air-defence interceptors it needs to counter Russian missile attacks.

President Trump Secretly Left Türkiye on Military Aircraft Hidden by Catering Truck Amid Fears of Iranian Attack —The Washington Post
U.S. President Donald Trump secretly left Türkiye on a smaller military aircraft instead of the publicly displayed Air Force One after his visit to the country last month, reportedly due to concerns over a potential Iranian attack, The Washington Post has reported. Reuters also cited the newspaper's account in a report on the incident.

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei declared that Iran will seek vengeance “not only for the Supreme Leader but for every Iranian who gave their life,”
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei declared that Iran will seek vengeance “not only for the Supreme Leader but for every Iranian who gave their life,”

‘Border Tensions Peak as Afghan Strikes Kill at Least 50 Pakistani Soldiers,’ Claims Taliban Authorities
Tensions have sharply escalated along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border, with Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban authorities claiming that at least 50 Pakistani soldiers were killed in retaliatory attacks in border regions

Is Indonesia’s Participation in President Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ a Strategic Move or a Diplomatic Risk?
According to a report by Al Jazeera, the Indonesian government has confirmed that it is preparing to deploy up to 8,000 troops to a proposed multinational Gaza stabilization force. The administration of President Prabowo Subianto stated that the deployment is being considered under the framework of the so-called Board of Peace (BoP), an initiative announced by Donald Trump.

U.S. Seeking Excessive Concessions from Ukraine, Not Russia in Peace Talks — President Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has alleged that in ongoing peace negotiations, the United States is demanding “far too many” concessions solely from Ukraine, rather than from Russia. He also described Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “slave of war” and accused Moscow of deliberately delaying the talks.