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Houthi rebels struck an Aramco refinery in Jazan and wounded 11 civilians in Najran, Saudi Arabia, amid renewed escalation of the Yemen conflict tied to regional tensions with Iran.
Israeli forces infiltrated a Lebanese army-held pilot zone village under a June framework agreement and erected an earthen barrier, prompting violation claims and soldier injuries amid ongoing southern Lebanon conflict and negotiations.
Yemeni forces have shelled Houthi positions in Taiz and intercepted explosive drones over Marib following Houthi strikes, raising UN concerns over potential reignition of civil war after the 2022 truce.
Israel has rejected US President Donald Trump's 15-point Gaza plan, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating that Israeli forces will remain in the territory until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.
Yemen's Houthis claimed a precise drone strike on an Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia's Jizan on Sunday, following a reported fire at the facility. The attack comes amid escalating tensions after the collapse of a Yemen truce, with the UN condemning the strikes.
Situation report on the six-month US-Iran war: Gen. Dan Caine seeks an exit as air strikes fall short, US Patriot and missile stocks are severely depleted, forces are pulled from other regions, Iran tightens control of the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump faces a menu of unattractive options.
Iran insists on six US concessions including compensation and sanctions relief before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as Oman reports progress on a new shipping agreement and the Pentagon accelerates arms production amid the war.
Iran tensions update: Iranian officials say a Hormuz shipping route deal with Oman is near but list US demands for reopening the strait as General Caine seeks an off-ramp from the six-month conflict.
Situation report on Gaza nearly ten months into a fragile ceasefire: continued Israeli gunfire and demolitions, collapsing hospitals, the detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safia, Hamas readiness for the next phase of a US-backed plan and updated casualty figures.
Situation report on the Iran war: Trump expects end soon with Hormuz reopening deal advancing; Houthis escalate attacks; new regional defense pact formed; conflict expands to critical infrastructure; US munitions shortages constrain operations.
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