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It cited what it called "confirmed intelligence" to allege the vessel's active involvement in narco-trafficking, without providing more details.

A spokesperson for Yemen's armed forces, which are aligned with the internationally recognized government, said forces were targeting what he described as "vital targets."

The expected escalation, the sources said, is likely to come in the form of a draft surge, accelerated mobilization, and intensified strikes against Ukraine and its allies in Europe.

Later on Tuesday, the IDF announced it killed Mohsen Farid Said Abu Hadaf last week, a Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorist who infiltrated the Kissufim area during the October 7 massacre.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi doesn’t seem very focused on consequences for the militias that potentially have caused a huge economic headache for the world.

The announcement came following warnings issued to areas in northern Israel Friday evening of upcoming IDF strikes on southern Lebanon.

On Thursday, US President JD Vance said the United States was investigating the strike. "We're investigating it because obviously we care. We want to know."

The issue of unpaid salaries comes as Iran’s already struggling economy has come under further pressure from the war, sanctions, an internet shutdown and the Hormuz blockade.

They argued that flying to Israel could not be deemed sufficiently safe, citing Belgium’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which advises against “all non-essential travel to Israel and Jerusalem.” 

On the Israeli side, Cooper said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was likely trying to “spend” American military support while he has it.