Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov:

"If the Americans had not backed out of the Anchorage agreement, if Europe had not pulled them away from these agreements, we would have already lived a year without war. This is an obvious fact. So draw your own conclusions."

Denmark's Defence Minister on the incident with Russia:

A Russian frigate fired flares that passed within "a matter of metres" of a Danish military helicopter. No warning or radio contact was given beforehand. Russia has "increased its willingness to take risks in terms of how far it is prepared to go."

Denmark has no plans to seek NATO Article 4 or 5 consultations over the incident.

Israel Foreign ministry: 'Six years ago, the Abraham Accords changed the Middle East. Today, they remain an anchor for the region’s future, building lasting partnerships, creating new opportunities and expanding the circle of peace. Six years on, the future is just beginning.'

Syrians are no fan of the Islamic regime

Japan's Air Force lost contact Tuesday with an RQ-4B Global Hawk surveillance drone off the northwestern coast. It disappeared from radar 50 km off Tottori. The drone is one of three based at Misawa Air Base. Its mission was not disclosed. - AP

Satellite imagery of the Ali Tahr ridge shows the aftermath of Thursday evening's massive explosion. The southern part of the ridge is where Hezbollah had built two underground tunnels.

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Iran's Vice President acknowledged internal divisions within the regime, calling for dialogue and negotiation to resolve them and urging an end to insulting public figures.

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The Yemeni Government Forces say they bombed Houthi military gatherings north and west of Marib. In a second statement, they reported striking Houthi missile platforms, radar systems and communications equipment in Marib province.

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Qatar: We are working with our partners to reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Cairo for a working visit, received by Egyptian President Sisi.

Two Hamas commanders were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, per the IDF.

Rafat Abu Zamar, a company commander in Hamas's operations division, was killed in Khan Younis. The IDF says he led training ahead of October 7 and recently worked on rebuilding Hamas capabilities.

Muhammad Khader Fahmi Aghour, tied to weapons production, was killed in a separate Gaza City strike on Monday.

The IDF says both were advancing attacks in "systematic violation of the ceasefire."

The drone downed by an Italian NATO fighter over Lithuania most likely came from Russia, according to Italy's Defence Minister.

IDF: A Hezbollah rocket launcher and projectiles were found on the Lebanese side of Mount Dov, likely abandoned when the April ceasefire took effect.

Saudi Arabia has turned to Israel for intelligence assistance against the Houthis, in talks mediated by U.S. CENTCOM, Walla reports citing Middle East diplomatic sources.

Houthi attacks have intensified over the past week, including a drone strike on Saudi oil pipelines and pumping facilities that partially shut the main line, plus an attack near a mosque close to the Yemen-Saudi border.

Oman’s Foreign Minister held a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State to discuss regional developments, de-escalation efforts and creating conditions for continued diplomacy, according to Oman’s state news agency.

The U.S. military destroyed two Iranian boats after the IRGC allegedly attempted to capture a U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports.

CENTCOM said the U.S. vessel remained under American control, while Iran said the boats were fishing vessels and several fishermen were missing.

A 21-year-old has been arrested in Pennsylvania over a planned ISIS-inspired mass shooting. A rifle, ammunition and attack preparations were recovered, according to the FBI.

Russia's Foreign Ministry on the drone attack on a train carrying foreign visitors in Ukraine: railway hubs and transport used in the Ukrainian army's interests are legal targets.

The ministry said foreign diplomats were warned in May to leave Kyiv, and called on Western politicians and diplomats to "soberly" evaluate the risks.

With the east-west pipeline shut, Saudi Arabia has cancelled September loading crude cargoes for some European refiners, per Reuters.

Trump accused the Supreme Court of repeatedly ruling against Republicans and the country, pointing to decisions on mail-in voting, tariffs and birthright citizenship.

He praised Alito and Thomas for dissenting in the latest case and said the rulings could cost trillions.

Iran: A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 flying Mashhad to Kermanshah declared an emergency after takeoff and returned to Mashhad, landing safely. A tire problem on departure is the reported cause, with possible engine damage.