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Iran suspended indirect talks with the United States in Oman due to tensions with Israel. Iran's Foreign Minister said that the talks will not resume until the current crisis is overcome.

US Secretary of Defense Austin expressed his condolences to Israel over the deaths of soldiers in the Hezbollah attack. He called for a shift from military action to diplomacy to ensure the safety of civilians.

Merkava tanks destroyed the gate of a UNIFIL base in southern Lebanon, causing concern among staff. Later, 15 peacekeepers were injured in the shelling, and UNIFIL calls for security and stability in the region.

“Hezbollah strikes Israel, injuring about 67 people. Three drones were launched from Lebanon, two were shot down, one crashed in Binyamin, and the airborne alarm did not go off.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has again denied the transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia. The minister emphasized that military cooperation between the two countries began long before the war in Ukraine.

The United States is deploying a THAAD air defense battery and personnel to Israel to enhance security after Iranian missile attacks. This demonstrates the US commitment to protecting Israel and Americans in the region.

Israeli Prime Minister asks UN Secretary General to withdraw UNIFIL from southern Lebanon because of Hezbollah's use of human shields.

The United States believes that Israel has narrowed the range of targets for a retaliatory strike in response to the Iranian attack. An Israeli response could target Iran's military and energy infrastructure, but not its nuclear facilities.

South Korean writer Han Kang, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, refused to hold celebrations and press conferences because of the wars in the world. She considers it inappropriate to celebrate against the backdrop of “tragic events.

Iran has sent two private satellites to Russia for launching into orbit. Kowsar is designed for high-resolution imaging, and Hodhod is for satellite communications in remote areas.

A WSJ poll shows that voters in 7 key US states favor Trump over Harris on the issue of war in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Nicaragua has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Israel, accusing its government of “fascism” and “genocide. ” The decision was made because of Israel's attacks on Palestinian territories and the threat of escalation in the region.

The United States imposed sanctions on Iran's oil and petrochemical sectors in response to the missile attack against Israel. The restrictions apply to 16 organizations and 23 vessels associated with the Iranian oil industry.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed concern over Israeli shelling of UNIFIL positions in southern Lebanon. Ukraine calls on the parties to the conflict to guarantee the safety and respect the immunity of UN agencies and their representatives.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the shelling by Israeli forces of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon as a violation of international law. Ukraine called on all parties to the conflict to ensure the safety of UN agencies and their representatives.

World oil prices rose by 10% due to the risk of escalation between Israel and Iran. Experts predict further growth to $85-100 per barrel in the event of an Israeli attack on Iranian oil facilities.

The Israeli military announced the elimination of the commander of the Hezbollah Radwan anti-tank unit in Lebanon. They also destroyed a launcher and Hezbollah's weapons storage facilities.

U. S. Secretary of State Blinken announced efforts to prevent an expansion of conflict in the Middle East. He expressed concern over insufficient aid to Gaza and emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon.

The UN mission continues to operate in southern Lebanon despite recent Israeli attacks that have injured personnel. A spokesman for the UN force said it was determined to stay despite the serious escalation along the Blue Line.

The Israeli Defense Forces attacked residential areas of the Lebanese capital. Rockets hit high-rise buildings as people returned from work, causing numerous civilian casualties.

The Gulf states have called on the United States to stop a possible Israeli strike on Iranian oil facilities. Countries in the region refuse to provide airspace for Israeli attacks on Iran, fearing an escalation of the conflict.

The Israeli army shelled the UNIFIL headquarters in the city of Naqoura in southern Lebanon. Two peacekeepers were injured, and vehicles and communications were damaged.

The IDF killed the commander of the Hula Front and the commander of Hezbollah's anti-tank unit. Weapons storage facilities in Beirut and southern Lebanon were attacked.

US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for the first time in two months. He called for a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Lebanon and minimizing civilian casualties.

Israeli forces attacked an industrial facility in Homs and a military facility near Hama. The director of the facility confirmed the attack, the consequences are being assessed, and the Syrian military did not provide details on the casualties.

In the National Gallery of London, activists tried to paste a photo of a woman with a child in Gaza onto Picasso's painting “Motherhood. ” Two people were arrested, and the painting was not damaged.

The Kremlin confirmed that Trump sent Putin COVID-19 tests during the pandemic. However, it denied claims of phone calls between the leaders after Trump left office.

In the Israeli city of Hadera, a terrorist knife attack took place in four places. At least six people were injured, some of them seriously. Police neutralized the suspect.

U. S. President Joe Biden will have an important phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Israel's plans to strike Iran. The US wants to determine the limits of an Israeli retaliatory strike.

U. S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced some progress on the ceasefire in Gaza. Washington, Qatar, and Egypt are trying to reach an agreement between Israel and Hamas to end the war and release hostages.