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Tensions surge in the Strait of Hormuz as missile strikes on UAE oil tankers and the chemical tanker Stolt Magnesium result in casualties.
US military forces have deployed naval drone technology in combat operations against targets in Iran, marking a new shift in the Strait of Hormuz standoff.
Tensions escalate in Yemen as Houthi rebels report Saudi-led strikes on Sanaa airport following the landing of an Iranian aircraft.
Hezbollah rejects US-brokered deal with Israel, escalating threats from Iran-backed factions in Lebanon
Escalation in Lebanon as Israel strikes despite ceasefire framework; IAEA returns to Iran nuclear talks