🌲 - 🇦🇪🇮🇷⚠️ An adviser to Anwar Gargash stated that the dangerous Iranian escalation and attacks on civilians reflect “moral bankruptcy” of a system that has chosen aggression as its approach toward its neighbors.

🌲 - 🇮🇷🇦🇪⚠️ Reports indicate that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Air Force launched two surface-to-air missiles toward what appear to be air-launched cruise missiles allegedly fired by UAE aircraft at targets inside Iran.

Additional reports claim air defense systems in Bushehr and other southern Iranian cities are engaging aerial targets believed to include Emirati fighter aircraft and cruise missiles.

🌲 - 🇸🇾🇮🇷🇦🇪 Syria has condemned Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, describing them as a violation of sovereignty and a threat to regional security and stability.

🌲 - 🇮🇷🇦🇪⚠️ Reports indicate ongoing intense cyber hacking operations allegedly linked to Handala and missile units of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard targeting the United Arab Emirates digital assets.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇮🇷🇺🇸 Israeli security officials estimate that the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States could collapse within hours.

🌲 - 🇮🇷⚠️ An IRGC political affairs official stated that any non-hostile vessel wishing to transit the Strait of Hormuz must obtain permission, and added that Donald Trump cannot return conditions to what they were before the war.

🌲 - 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Donald Trump stated that Iran no longer has a navy, air force, radar systems, or effective leadership, adding that U.S. forces are performing well.

🌲 - 🇺🇸🇮🇷 He also stated that Iran did not violate the ceasefire, claiming it only launched a few missiles which were mostly intercepted, with minimal damage reported.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 He further stated that the situation is part of a six-week war and added that under different leadership, it could have escalated into a global conflict.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 Donald Trump stated that fuel prices will decline rapidly after the end of the Iran war.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 He also stated that his visit to Beijing will be important and that he looks forward to meeting the Chinese president, adding that the U.S. is ahead of China in artificial intelligence.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 He further stated that he does not support the Iran war and does not like wars in general.

🌲 - 🇸🇦🇦🇪🇮🇷 The Saudi Foreign Ministry announced that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The Crown Prince condemned the Iranian strikes on the UAE and reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s support for the security and stability of the United Arab Emirates.

🌲 - 🌍🇮🇱🇱🇧 Regional Situation Assessment – Latest Updates

🌲 - 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Senator Lindsey Graham stated that Iran’s attacks on UAE infrastructure and continued strikes on international shipping require a swift response against Iran.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 Donald Trump stated that his visit to Beijing will be important, adding that the U.S. is ahead of China in artificial intelligence and expressing anticipation to meet the Chinese president.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 The Lebanese Army reported that an officer and a soldier were lightly injured after an Israeli strike targeted their military vehicle in Kfara, Bint Jbeil, while they were moving between army positions.

🌲 - 🇧🇭 The King of Bahrain stated that the security of the UAE is an integral part of Bahrain’s national security.

🌲 - 🌍 The International Monetary Fund warned of severe consequences if the Iran war continues into next year.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 The U.S. military stated that the USS Lincoln carrier is supporting the operation enforcing restrictions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

🌲 - 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia stressed the importance of restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to its pre-28 February conditions.

🌲 - 🇮🇷 The Iranian Foreign Minister stated that the United States and the UAE should be cautious about being dragged into a “quagmire” by malicious actors, while also noting that negotiations are making progress.

🌲 - 🇮🇷 He also stated that the “project of freedom” is a “dead-end project.”

🌲 - 🇺🇸🚨⚠️⚠️ Reports indicate that all American aerial refueling aircraft have taken off moments ago.

🌲 - 🇶🇦 Qatar has announced the closure of its airspace amid escalating regional tensions.

🌲 - 🇮🇶🚨🚨⚠️ Unconfirmed Military aircrafts have been reported operating in the skies over Baghdad.

🌲 - 🇫🇷 French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Iranian strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in the UAE are unjustified and unacceptable.

🌲 - 🇸🇩 The Sudanese Armed Forces stated that the drone that targeted Khartoum Airport originated from Bole Airport in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

🌲 - 🇸🇩 Sudan’s Foreign Minister announced the recall of the Sudanese ambassador in Addis Ababa for consultations.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 Donald Trump stated that it may take two to three weeks to complete the mission regarding Iran, adding that time is not a pressing factor for the United States.

🌲 - 🇬🇧 The United Kingdom stated it will continue supporting the defense of its Gulf partners and called on Iran to seriously engage in negotiations to maintain the ceasefire.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 Fox News, citing officials, reported that the situation is closer to a resumption of major combat operations against Iran than it was 24 hours ago.

🌲 - 🇰🇷 South Korea’s Ministry of Defense stated it is participating in international talks to ensure safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 An Israeli airstrike targeted an uninhabited house overnight in Majdal Zoun, Tyre district.

🌲 - 🇮🇱 The Israeli army stated that Hezbollah fired several mortar shells in two separate incidents toward its forces in southern Lebanon, with no injuries reported.

🌲 - 🇺🇸🇬🇧 The Financial Times reported a disagreement between the U.S. Treasury Secretary and the UK counterpart following criticism of the Iran war and its economic cost.

🌲 - 🌍 The Wall Street Journal reported that Brent crude rose 5.8% to close at $114.44 per barrel, the highest since June 2022.

🌲 - 🇮🇳 India’s Ministry of External Affairs called for freedom of navigation and trade through the Strait of Hormuz and expressed readiness to support peaceful solutions.

🌲 - 🇮🇷 Mehr News Agency reported a fire breaking out on several commercial vessels at Dayyer port in southern Iran, with the cause still unknown.

🌲 - 🇮🇱🇱🇧 Video shows the home targeted in the Israeli strike on Tebnine (Bint Jbeil District), southern Lebanon.