US-Iran tensions rise as Trump warns Tehran; Saudi Arabia, UAE report drone attacks

Israeli strikes kill eight in Gaza

Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least eight Palestinians, including three community kitchen workers in Deir El Balah. Other fatalities were reported in Khan Younis and Beit Lahiya.

In eastern Lebanon, an Israeli air strike near Baalbek killed Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander Wael Abdul Hali and his 17-year-old daughter, Rima, Lebanese state media reported.

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Trump shares AI map rebranding the Middle East

US President Donald Trump shared a map of the Middle East with arrows pointing towards Iran in a series of posts on Truth Social, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continued to escalate amid stalled nuclear negotiations.

Trump posted nearly 25 updates over several hours, many featuring AI-generated images of aliens, missile attacks and space warfare against the backdrop of the ongoing Middle East crisis.

One image showed a map of the region with multiple arrows directed at Iran, drawing attention online as rhetoric between the two countries intensified.

The posts came as relations between Washington and Tehran remained strained following months of regional conflict and diplomatic deadlock over Iran’s nuclear programme.

UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, carried out by drones launched from Iraqi airspace, which were intercepted and destroyed after entering the Kingdom’s airspace.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these attacks constitute a violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. The UAE expressed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability.

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Allies condemn drone attacks on UAE's Barakah Nuclear Powerplant

A number of regional allies including Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and reaffirmed full solidarity with the country.

Trump to Iran: The clock is ticking

US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran "there won't be anything left of them," if Teheran does not quickly agree to a peace deal with the United States.

"For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!"

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US‑Israel war on Iran: Recent developments

Day 79: Trump says 'clock is ticking' for Iran

Day 78: Iran plans new Strait of Hormuz toll system

Day 77: Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days: US

Day 76: World leaders call for security in Strait of Hormuz

Day 75: Trump arrives in Beijing for summit with Xi

Day 74: Iran signals potential 90% Uranium enrichment

Day 73: Trump calls Iranian response 'totally unacceptable'

Day 72: 'As of today, Tehran’s restraint is over': Iran official

Day 71: Iran keeps US waiting on response to peace plan

Day 70: US fires on Iran tankers as talks hang in balance

Day 69: Iran creates agency to control shipping at the Strait of Hormuz

Day 68: Trump threatens 'higher level' bombing of Iran if deal not agreed

Day 67: 'Project Freedom' paused 'for a short period': Trump

Day 66: UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, 4 drones