Israel intercepted all vessels in a Gaza-bound flotilla overnight, removing participants unharmed; they will be disembarked in Greece in the coming hours. Israel stated it will not permit any breach of the naval blockade.
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that the ongoing naval blockade is a continuation of military operations against Iran, which the country views as punishment for its resistance and independence.
The UK Ministry of Defence released footage showing British soldiers taking cover during a ballistic missile strike in the Middle East, while RAF teams have been intercepting and shooting down drones "around the clock" in the region. London maintains that the UK is not involved in the conflict with Iran.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of Iran's government, and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of parliament, are calling for the dismissal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi due to dissatisfaction with his handling of diplomatic negotiations, particularly regarding nuclear talks. According to sources, Araghchi has been acting in coordination with IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi without informing Pezeshkian, leading to intense dissatisfaction and potential dismissal.
UPDATE 🔴 Israel says it successfully intercepted all vessels from the Gaza-bound flotilla, including overnight. All participants were removed unharmed and will be disembarked in Greece in the coming hours. Israel reiterated it will not allow any breach of the naval blockade.
