Key facts
- Hamas confirmed a deal to disarm in Gaza, with conditions including Israeli withdrawal and Palestinian statehood.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for striking two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Kuwait intercepted drones fired by Iran targeting military facilities.
- Saudi Arabia proposed a 14-country defense alliance to enhance maritime security in the Red Sea.
- A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile near Oman.
Amid escalating regional tensions, Hamas has confirmed a deal to disarm in Gaza, contingent on Israeli withdrawal and the establishment of a Palestinian state, conditions Israel's government rejects. Simultaneously, Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for striking two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and firing drones at Kuwait, which reported intercepting them. These actions follow previous U.S. strikes and heighten instability.
In response to disruptions in the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia has announced a proposed defense alliance of 14 countries aimed at strengthening maritime security and safeguarding international trade routes. Separately, a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile near Oman, and Lebanon's Prime Minister condemned an Israeli attack on southern Lebanon.