US Navy ‘acting like pirates,’ says Trump: US President Donald Trump described a US Navy operation seizing an oil-carrying ship as acting “like pirates” during a rally in Florida. He said the US took control of the vessel, its cargo and oil amid tensions with Iran.
US troop withdrawal from Germany ‘expected,’ says Pistorius: German defence minister Boris Pistorius said the withdrawal of US troops from Germany was anticipated. He added that Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security.
Renewed US-Iran war ‘likely’, says Iranian official: Iranian military figure Mohammad Jafar Asadi warned that renewed conflict with the United States is “likely.” His comments came amid stalled negotiations and rising tensions.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany: The Pentagon confirmed plans to pull out about 5,000 troops from Germany within a year. The move follows tensions with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran conflict.
Iran executes two over alleged spying for Israel: Iran executed Yaghoub Karimpour and Nasser Bekrzadeh after convicting them of spying for Israel. Authorities said the executions were linked to intelligence cooperation.
Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes: Lebanon reported that 13 people were killed in Israeli strikes in the south despite a ceasefire. The attacks included a town where evacuation warnings had been issued.