Middle East

Roughly one-fifth of global petroleum liquids consumption passes through the strait, making even the threat of mining or disruption enough to rattle oil markets and governments alike.

“There is no need to learn Hebrew anymore. You won’t need it for much longer,” said the message.

Concerns about the players' safety upon their return home grew after Iranian state television labeled the team "wartime traitors" for refusing to sing the national anthem during a women's Asian Cup.

According to the military, the strike took place after the operatives entered the launch site with the intention of launching unmanned aerial vehicles toward Israeli territory.

He added that “such cooperation can establish security in the region,” and urged people in the region not to shield US forces.

“The Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar announces that armed forces intercepted a missile attack which targeted the State of Qatar,” the country’s defense ministry stated.

According to Danny Citrinowicz, the appointment is primarily intended to project stability and continuity in the regime. "Under normal circumstances... We would not have seen Mojtaba appointed."

Qatar intercepts missile over country • Drone strikes US diplomatic hub in Iraq • US suspects Iran may deploy naval mines in Strait of Hormuz • US says over 5,000 targets struck in Iran

The strike hit the diplomatic support center, a logistical hub for US diplomats near Baghdad airport and Iraqi military bases, the Post reported.

Iravani also condemned a recent attack by Israel on a fuel storage facility in Tehran, which released clouds of toxic smoke, eventually leading to highly acidic rain.