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Am I the only one who found the Economist cover a bit melodramatic and jumping the gun? Israel still has full US backing and other countries and is not under nearly enough pressure to stop the war. You know who is alone? Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem

The Israeli targeting of facilities linked to Iran’s South Pars field, an extension of Qatar’s North Field, is a dangerous & irresponsible step amid the current military escalation in the region. Targeting energy infrastructure constitutes a threat to global energy security, as well as to the peoples of the region & its environment. We reiterate, as we have repeatedly emphasized, the necessity of avoiding the targeting of vital facilities. We call on all parties to exercise restraint, adhere to international law, & work toward de-escalation in a manner that preserves the security & stability of the region.

This is an official ad in the New York times. Thoughts ?

Tehran is now trying to export the war to as many countries as it can. Today, EU Foreign Ministers and our Gulf partners will discuss what we can do together to break the cycle of violence. The same drones that are attacking Kyiv, are now attacking our partners in the Middle East. So we will explore how we can support drone interceptor production. My doorstep ↓

Amid hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones, the vast majority successfully intercepted by the UAE's air defences, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed walks through Dubai Mall. Leadership is not defined in times of comfort. It is revealed in moments of crisis. The UAE's resilience speaks louder than any missile.

Trump: Spain has been terrible. In fact, I told Scott to cut off all dealings with Spain. Spain actually said that we can't use their bases. And that's all right. We could use their base if we want. We could just fly in and use it. Nobody's going to tell us not to use it.

Reports indicate that Iran may be seeking to mobilize Polisario militias based in Algeria to target the Strait of Gibraltar. Such a move would pose a serious threat to one of the world’s most strategic maritime chokepoints and risk major regional escalation.