WATCH: Yemen's Houthis release lengthy footage from its new military operation named "And Allah is Stronger in Might and Punishment", combat video from its recent western coast offensive.

Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien:

I have a message for our American friends.

Yes, Canada is a generous, open country, and Canadians are tolerant and kind. But never mistake our generosity for weakness.

Never, never mistake our tolerance for lack of determination, and never, never mistake our kindness for softness.

We embrace our friends and we help them in their moment of need, but we bow to no one.

Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Hatzivasileiou:

Kastellorizo (Meis) is not on the wrong side of geography, as is often claimed in the neighboring country.

On the contrary, it is the heart of Greece, and I think that all Greeks today are happy to see the Prime Minister there.

Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Hatzivasileiou:

The Turks, and everyone in the region, know that Greece is a very strong country that has acquired a very large geopolitical, diplomatic, and military footprint.

And I am certain that no one would ever test these limits.

Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Hatzivasileiou:

The Prime Minister, any Greek official, and any Greek citizen can go to any part of the country’s territory whenever they wish and whenever they decide.

Let me tell you something very simple: Kastellorizo (Meis) is not far away. Kastellorizo (Meis) is inside Greek territory.

The Prime Minister’s presence there these days confirms once again the government’s determination to defend every part of the homeland, wherever it may be.

Yemen’s Houthis say they freed more than 200 members detained by Saudi-backed forces in areas they recently captured, AFP reports.

Houthi official Abdelkader al-Murtada said 210 prisoners of war were released from “enemy prisons” on the west coast after spending up to eight years in detention.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office pushed for two U.S. airmen rescued after their F-15 was shot down over Iran to appear in a “60 Minutes” interview about the rescue.

The pilots initially had concerns about participating and revealing sensitive military details. After speaking with Hegseth, one agreed to the interview while the other declined.

Some military officials also raised concerns that the interview could expose classified information or be used for political messaging.

Source: CNN

Kremlin:

A meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky at the G20 summit in the United States is impossible.

Yemen’s Houthis say they carried out a missile and drone attack on a Saudi military base in Sharurah, targeting weapons depots and command centers.

Ukraine's Budanov:

Twenty years ago, Gazprom was worth around $270 billion. Today, according to various estimates, that number has fallen to around $30 billion.

Therefore, the impact is quite serious.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says support for Ukraine is non-negotiable, even for political gain.

In an interview with Il Foglio, she ruled out alliances with parties that oppose aid to Kyiv.

An Iranian commercial vessel was attacked near Hengam and Qeshm islands, leaving one person dead and three others injured.

Source: IRIB

An IRGC Navy political deputy said, responding to Trump’s remarks that the U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz:

If that is the case, then bring it on. Move one of your warships to within 100 kilometers.

Source: Fars

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a projectile struck a vessel while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

We are not in war with Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have their own problems.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Trump:

Trump is saying something every day. One day he wants to destroy Iran, another day he says we are friend of Iran.

One day he says he accept us. Another day he says he doesn't accept us.

So we are not sure what kind of statement we should, you know, accept and proceed based on which.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

The U.S. is doing propaganda. It is just propaganda.

If we were seeking nuclear weapons, we wouldn’t have become a member of the NPT. Now they are bringing about alibis and pretexts to attack our soil.

It is lies. It is lies.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

With their technologies, actually they are the real terrorists in the world.

You look at Israel and America. No difference what they are doing in Syria, in Lebanon, in Gaza, Iraq, Qatar, even in Iran.

They assassinate anybody they wish, and then they claim that these people are terrorists. So it’s a weird world.

They kill people very easily for a single person. They kill a whole family and they destroy a whole building, then they say they killed a terrorist.

They are real terrorists. They are state terrorists.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing a major shift toward Europe after trade relations with the U.S. deteriorated.

His government is exploring an “associate member” relationship with the EU—short of full membership—that could deepen cooperation on energy, critical minerals, AI, defense, research, and trade.

The plan aims to reduce Canada’s dependence on the U.S. by creating stronger economic and strategic links with Europe.

Ideas include easier movement of goods and workers, shared infrastructure, joint technology projects, and closer defense ties.

Source: WSJ