Former Knesset speaker Avraham Burg said that since 1967, Israeli extremists have made at least five attempts to destroy Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock.

Iran halted gas exports to Türkiye after the Israeli strike on the South Pars field.

Türkiye relies on Iran for ~14% of its gas but can offset it short-term with supplies from Russia/Azerbaijan and stored reserves.

The duration is unclear.

Source: Bloomberg

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Russia is benefiting financially from the Iran war, as oil prices jumped from ~$70 to over $100, boosting state revenues.

This surge lets Moscow delay planned fiscal tightening, including changes to its reserve fund rules and possible spending cuts.

Energy income is expected to spike (up ~70% month-to-month), easing short-term budget pressure despite sanctions and war costs.

Officials now plan to keep current rules for now, possibly pushing reforms to 2027.

Source: Reuters

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Apartheid Commander Testifies on Cradock Four Murder in South Africa

Notorious Apartheid Police Commander Eugene de Kock (Prime Evil) testified to a South African hearing over the 1985 "Cradock Four" killings, part of renewed probes into apartheid-era crimes & accountability gaps in post-1990 justice processes.

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BIG: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is urging Trump to continue the war against Iran, calling it a “historic opportunity” to reshape the Middle East and potentially weaken or remove Iran’s government.

He thinks Iran is a "long-term threat that must be decisively dealt with."

Source: NYT

MORE: MBS has also pushed for strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure.

Source: NYT

Rothschild bank was searched in Paris on Friday as part of the Epstein investigation.

Source: AFP

MQ-9 Drones Deployed to Nigeria to Boost Counter-insurgency

U.S. deployed MQ-9 drones to Nigeria to support intelligence & training operations against insurgent groups, marking an expanded security partnership after sending 200 troops last month.

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QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on some long-term LNG supply contracts, affecting customers in Italy, Belgium, South Korea, and China.

Source: Reuters

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif:

Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the WAR in Middle East, in the interest of peace and stability in region and beyond.

Subject to concurrence by the US and Iran, Pakistan stands ready and honoured to be the host to facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks for a comprehensive settlement of the ongoing conflict.

Iran has taken a tougher position in possible negotiations, demanding major concessions such as guarantees against future attacks, compensation, and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

It also refuses to limit its missile program.

Source: Reuters

Ukrainian Starlink-guided drones hit and destroyed a Russian Bastion coastal missile launcher in Crimea, with a second hit triggering an explosion and missile detonation, highlighting weakened air defenses.

The K-300P Bastion is a Russian mobile coastal defense missile system designed to target ships and land targets from long range.

Missiles: P-800 Oniks (supersonic); can also use newer hypersonic Zircon.

Bahrain Defence Force:

A UAE serviceman was killed while performing his duty during Iranian attacks.

China’s Foreign Minister held a call with his Iranian counterpart.

UAE says a Moroccan contractor working with its army was killed in Bahrain.

Russia managed to strike Lviv, Ukraine.

WATCH: The moment a Russian drone struck the center of Lviv.

Trump reposts Shehbaz Sharif’s invitation for U.S.–Iran talks in Pakistan.

Iran Blames Israeli Influence for Africa’s Silence on US-Israel War

Iran's Ambassador to South Africa Mansour Shakib Mehr criticized African states & the AU for their muted response to the US-Israel war, blaming Israeli propaganda campaigns shaping the continent’s cautious stance.

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