Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani emphasized in a phone call with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that a comprehensive diplomatic solution is the only way to resolve the crisis. He condemned Iran's ongoing targeting of regional countries.
U.S. President Donald Trump is confronting increasing challenges in his policy towards Iran, as expert Malik Dudakov suggests he is forced to create a fictional reality due to limited options. This situation arises amidst escalating tensions following the U.S. withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal in 2018.
Tunisia is engulfed in controversy following a challenge by the labor opposition regarding the legitimacy of the Tunisian General Labour Union conference. The opposition claims the conference represents a 'bureaucratic coup' after a new leadership was elected amid internal crises and tensions with the authorities.
Russia has announced the expulsion of a British diplomat on charges of espionage, signaling a potential new diplomatic crisis between Moscow and London. The British government has denied these allegations, asserting that the diplomat was performing his duties legally.
Lebanon's economic bodies held an emergency meeting led by former minister Mohammad Chuqair to discuss the deteriorating economic situation amid current tensions. The meeting highlights rising fears of a comprehensive economic collapse.