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Iran says stopped two ships trying to transit Hormuz strait
"Four violating ships, with the mischief and support of American terrorists... intended to disrupt and exit the Strait of Hormuz via an unsafe route, two of which had an accident and were stopped in place," Iran's Revolutionary Guards said in a statement, adding the two other ships abandoned their journey.
Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, where power, water plant is alight
It was the third attack in as many days on a power and water facility in Kuwait, according to authorities, which also reported that an oil facility had been hit on Saturday.
Trump ‘open to diplomacy’ with Iran – White House
"The president will hold them accountable when they turn their back on the words that they state to the United States. But he is always open to diplomacy at the very same time," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.
US strikes in Iran hit airport, bridges and railway station
Deadly US strikes overnight hit an airport, a railway station and two bridges in Iran, killing three people, Iranian state media reported on Friday.
Bangladesh seizes $6.2 bn in assets tied to ousted PM Hasina
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit said it had seized assets worth 570 billion taka in Bangladesh and another 190 billion taka overseas.
Heatwaves force Italian guides to halt Mont Blanc climbs
Around 20,000 people try the ascent each year, mostly from the French side as the Italian route is regarded as more challenging, with most climbing attempts during the summer.
Israel jails soldier for sending missile intercept videos to Iran agent
The soldier sent two such videos during the 12-day war with Iran in June last year and "received payment for them," the military said. It added that he had also shared several videos filmed in civilian locations with the Iranian agent.
KFC Japan, major sushi chain fear shortages after cyberattack
Supermarkets have already been hit by shortages, local media said, reporting that pastry chefs and elderly care centres have also been impacted.
US strikes Iran for third night as Trump says deal still...
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced strikes had begun at 2045 GMT, the third consecutive night of attacks.
UAE says Iran attacked two ships in Hormuz, one dead
The strikes came after the United States launched a fresh salvo of strikes against Tehran, marking a new escalation in the resumption of hostilities in the Middle East war.
