Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to US President Donald Trump’s recent statements regarding potential military action by asserting that Iran remains prepared to retaliate against any escalation. In a social media post, Araghchi criticized Trump’s endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alleging that Netanyahu is seeking to draw the United States into further conflict to avoid domestic legal consequences.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy reported that an explosion and subsequent fire occurred in the tanker's engine room. As this information originates from a single source, the specific details of the incident remain unverified by independent parties.

Reports indicate an increase in drug smuggling from Israel to Jordan via drones and balloons, leading to allegations of collusion by border guards. These claims remain unverified and are currently under investigation.

According to Overchuk, the World Bank’s "Doing Business" index previously played a significant role in improving business climates globally, including in Russia.