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Beijing mocks US sanctions The Chinese government states that it will not comply with US sanctions against five companies accused of buying Iranian oil, including Shandong Jincheng Petrochemical Group and others. Tensions have risen, with Washington imposing stricter sanctions on Chinese oil refineries.
Two men hanged in Iran for alleged espionage for Israel Yaghoub Karimpour and Naser Bekrzadeh were hanged for intelligence cooperation with Israel, according to Mizan, the judicial press entity. Arrests and executions have increased in Iran since the conflict began.
Update on the war in Israel and Hezbollah Israeli forces carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Hezbollah claimed attacks on Israeli troops in retaliation for ceasefire violations.
Israel confirms bombing a “religious building” The Israeli army confirms damaging a “religious building” in southern Lebanon, while a Catholic association claims it was a convent supporting Greek-Catholic groups, an “intentional act”.
Lecornu suggests capping fuel prices The French Prime Minister suggests capping prices at gas stations to benefit consumers and promote French oil companies.
Spirit Airlines ceases operations The US low-cost airline suspends all flights due to financial difficulties resulting from increased oil prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Tanker diverted off Yemen to Somalia A tanker was diverted off Yemen’s coast towards Somalia. Armed men took control of the vessel, allegedly as a preventive measure against Iranian threats.
Iran dismisses US offer for peace talks An Iranian official believes conflict with the US is likely, citing unfulfilled promises, as Trump expresses dissatisfaction with a new Iranian peace negotiation offer.
US to sell Patriot missiles to Qatar The US approved a sale of Patriot missiles to Qatar for over $4 billion, following tensions with Iran in the region.
Trump declares end to hostilities with Iran In a letter to Congress, Trump claims that conflicts with Iran have ceased, citing a temporary ceasefire and lack of recent hostilities.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany The Pentagon announced plans to withdraw about 5,000 US soldiers stationed in Germany, a reduction due to be completed within six to twelve months.
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