US forces struck Iran for a third time in a week, prompting retaliatory attacks from Tehran as it declared the Strait of Hormuz would be closed “until further notice.”
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Iranian lawmaker Alaeddin Boroujerdi said the White House "will no longer be safe" for US President Donald Trump, saying revenge for the killing of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had become "an obligation" for his followers and "all free people around the world."
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Boroujerdi, a member of parliament's National Security Committee, said Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and "their agents" should expect "the hand of divine revenge" to be carried out by "the free people of the world," adding that "no place in the world, not even the White House, will be safe" for them.
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British Maritime Authority: The security threat in Hormuz is extremely severe
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Bangladesh’s first nuclear plant tests whether atomic power can work for developing economies
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Southeast Asia's tourist industry is pivoting away from Western visitors in the wake of the Iran war.
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Qatar announces precautionary suspension of maritime activities until further notice
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Russia is painting military trucks with bold black-and-white stripes to confuse AI-powered vision systems on Ukrainian drones.

The tactic exploits weaknesses in machine vision, causing drones to misidentify their targets.
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Volkswagen’s management plans to drastically reduce its model lineup and further cut capacity.

It comes after reports that the embattled car giant is weighing up shutting four German factories and implementing as many as 100,000 job cuts.
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Bahrain Defense Force: We intercepted and destroyed treacherous Iranian aerial attacks this morning
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Qatari Foreign Ministry: We condemn in the strongest terms the renewed Iranian attacks on our territories and on a number of brotherly countries
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Qatari Foreign Ministry: Continuation of the attacks is a dangerous escalation that will complicate efforts aimed at containing the tension and undermine political endeavors
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Qatari Foreign Ministry: We reserve our full right to respond in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter, and to take all necessary measures to protect our sovereignty and security.
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Qatari Foreign Ministry: We emphasize the necessity of an immediate and complete cessation of military operations and aggressions that threaten the region's security and stability
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Jordanian Foreign Ministry: We condemn the brutal Iranian attacks on both the UAE Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait
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Jordanian Foreign Ministry: Iranian attacks are a blatant violation of state sovereignty, a threat to their security, and a breach of international law
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Qatar Ministry of Transport: We urge owners and users of maritime media to temporarily cease navigation until further notice.
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Iranian Foreign Ministry: Iran and the Sultanate of Oman have agreed to continue the dialogue to reach an understanding regarding ensuring navigation security in Hormuz
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Iranian Foreign Ministry: Arrangements for managing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz must be made in consultation between Iran and the Sultanate of Oman
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Secretary General of the Arab League: I extend my sincerest condolences and sympathy to the Emir of the State of Qatar on the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
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Ethiopian Prime Minister: Sincere condolences to the Emir of the State of Qatar on the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, one of the wise leaders who dedicated their efforts to promoting peace
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