Iran’s foreign minister accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of pushing Washington towards renewed conflict, as Gulf states coordinate amid escalating regional tensions and oil prices continue to fall.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Netanyahu of seeking to draw the United States into another war with Iran to avoid imprisonment, adding to tensions as the conflict continues to threaten regional stability.
Meanwhile, Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman met UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi on Sunday and held talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. The meetings came amid growing concerns over Houthi attacks and the wider regional security situation.
Oil prices continued to decline in Asian trading on Monday after US President Donald Trump waived planned sanctions related to Russia. Brent crude fell by around 1% to $108.80 a barrel, according to one update in the live report.
Oil tanker hits mine
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said an oil tanker caught fire after hitting a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route already facing heightened risks amid the conflict. The report did not provide further details about the vessel or casualties.
Yemen’s Houthi movement said Saudi warplanes had carried out 110 strikes and missile attacks over a 24-hour period. Saudi Arabia had not immediately commented on the claim. Egypt’s parliament was also due to continue discussions on authorising military support for Saudi Arabia, according to Reuters-cited lawmakers.
GCC condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi
The Gulf Cooperation Council’s ministerial council condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, while Iran’s parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as defence minister. Ketabchi has a background in missiles and aerospace.
Separately, Israeli forces killed at least five Palestinians, including two children, and wounded 11 in Gaza, according to the live report. Palestinian families also expressed concern about food shortages after Israel halted commercial shipments for a fifth consecutive day.
