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UPDATE: Iran has proposed a three-stage plan to end the war, beginning with an immediate ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and mutual non-aggression commitments, according to Al Jazeera.

UPDATE: EU and U.N. missions in Mogadishu welcomed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s invitation for talks with opposition leaders, urging a constructive response to ease growing political tensions over elections, with 12 days remaining in Mohamud’s term.

UPDATE: Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko serves at his discretion, adding, “If he no longer satisfies me, I will appoint another PM.”

UPDATE: Iran’s IRGC said it is on standby for a return to war with the United States, warning renewed hostilities are “likely.”

UPDATE: U.S. President Trump said he will “soon be reviewing the plan Iran has just sent to us,” but added he does not think a deal can be reached.

UPDATE: The United States approved $8.6 billion in arms sales to Middle East allies after Secretary of State Marco Rubio invoked emergency powers to bypass congressional review amid the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.

BREAKING: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud invites opposition leaders to talks scheduled for May 10 to discuss on elections.

BREAKING: Somali opposition figures issue a communique on elections, raising concerns about President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

UPDATE: Turkey has begun training Somali forces on air defense systems and small explosive-laden drones, marking a major shift in military capabilities. The drones were used against Al-Shabab in Lower Shabelle region, with Somali forces taking control from Ukrainian contractors.

UPDATE: China’s U.N. Ambassador Fu Cong said maintaining the ceasefire in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran is “crucial,” adding that the Strait of Hormuz issue would be high on the agenda if it remains closed during President Trump’s visit to China later this month.

UPDATE: Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said the ceasefire with Israel is allowing Israeli forces to “escalate” attacks, as at least 16 people were killed in southern Lebanon.

UPDATE: Former spokesperson of South West State Hassan Abdi was seen in parts of Gedo region amid reports of troop mobilization from across the region, with some reports suggesting an effort to retake Baidoa and reinstall Abdiaziz Laftagaren as President

UPDATE: President Trump says Iran’s latest peace proposal is unacceptable, saying “they’re asking for things I can’t agree to,” and warned an early end to the conflict could lead to renewed fighting within three years.

UPDATE: Somali army forces, backed by Turkish aerial support, have seized Ugunji area in the Lower Shabelle region. The area links several towns and is vital for movement and trade. The seizure delivers a blow to al-Shabab.

UPDATE: Egypt is set to deploy first batch of troops to Somalia as part of the AU mission. The move comes after Egyptian military delegation visited several areas to assess deployment zones. hortabin.com/first-egyptian…