Headlines- Iran "does not trust America," according to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who states that the United States must remove all economic pressure, threats, and sanctions before engaging in any negotiations.
- After a report of an incident involving a tanker and unidentified military forces off the coast of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center issued an advisory on Tuesday.
- In response to growing attacks in Yemen by Houthi rebels backed by Iran, the British Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that it will "provide additional defensive military support" to Saudi Arabia.
- Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, claims to be "committed to completing the elimination of the Iranian regime" and to have "discussed this with Trump numerous times, including the day before yesterday."
- In a post to X on Tuesday morning, Saudi military spokesperson Col. Turki Al-Maliki stated that Saudi forces had intercepted a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis toward Riyadh, the country's capital.
- Nigeria's first known case of Ebola during the current outbreak was confirmed by the country's Health Ministry on Tuesday.
- More than 150 people have been killed by a drone hit in a crowded market in the disputed province of Abyei.
Author: crimeandmoreworld - News Desk
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