UAE hopes to avert new Iran conflict, prepares for worst-case scenario
At a Bahrain security summit, UAE adviser Anwar Gargash called for diplomacy with Iran while warning that Gulf states remain prepared for more conflict.
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"There are 'one or two sites' left that need to be dealt with, including Pickaxe Mountain. We can do it in ten minutes. We have a plan for it, and we can execute it very quickly," the president said.
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Rezaei also discussed US Vice President JD Vance's letter, saying that the "tone" of the Americans had "completely changed, which is a good sign as it shows the Iranian people's victory."
Trump 'has not made a decision' on Iran, Rubio tells press
A question was posed as to how the US planned to assist its allies in the region over the Iranian threat, with Rubio responding that "we're doing it now."
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On the nuclear issue, Araghchi said Tehran is in the "second phase" of reviewing proposals from mediators, according to Al Jazeera.
Khamenei: IRGC will have 'immediate, unrestricted response' to any US, Israeli threats
Khamenei ordered the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to update its target list with the aim of having "all tangible and intangible assets of the US and Israeli within reach of the armed forces."
New Saudi luxury airline forced to cancel, redivert flights under Houthi attacks - report
Riyadh Air staff started volunteering at hospitals where victims of the airport strikes were treated as flights were canceled and redirected, and the airline moved its expensive assets from Riyadh.
