Headlines- In order to concentrate on "national interests," the United Arab Emirates has declared its intention to leave OPEC and OPEC+.
- Two of its soldiers were injured in an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Zoun, according to the Lebanese army.
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Tuesday that Israel will keep destroying terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon "just like in Gaza."
- On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump posted on social media that "Iran has just informed us that they are in a 'State of Collapse,'" without providing any supporting evidence.
- New sanctions were imposed by the U.S. Treasury on 35 entities and individuals who were allegedly involved in Iran's "covert financial network."
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