The UAE condemned what it called a “hostile Iranian attack” after two Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) vessels were struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran and Washington publicly dispute who controls the strategic waterway.
Israeli forces entered and occupied Palestinian houses in the West Bank village of Qusra after Jewish settlers had encircled several homes, residents and local officials said. The military said its deployment was to protect residents and maintain security.
Tehran has called for those responsible to pay for environmental damage after an oil slick reached Qeshm Island, with Iranian officials pointing to a foreign bulk carrier while independent trackers say the spill began after an attack on a bulker in Omani waters.
Israeli forces moved against settlers besieging Palestinian homes near Qusra after unusually strong criticism from the US ambassador, who called the incident an “act of terror.” The intervention coincided with inauguration of a separate West Bank settlement, highlighting tensions over settler violence and Israeli policy.
Damascus has set up national commissions and secured international pledges, but critics and experts warn gaps in mandate, transparency and trust could thwart accountability for wartime crimes.
Defensive line coach Rodney Garner has pointed to transfer Jordan Norman as a key piece for Tennessee’s rebuilt front, citing preseason production, positional versatility and the departure of experienced pass rushers.
Ankara says the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement will create formal bodies of ministers and military chiefs, plan joint exercises and deepen defence industry ties among the three countries.