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The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced Sunday that three individuals were injured and material damage was sustained at a university building in the Muharraq region, northeast of Bahrain.In a post on the X, the Ministry reported that the incident occurred following the fall of missile debris resulting from the Iranian aggression. Source link
Iraqi air defences thwarted on Sunday an attack by two drones targeting a military base at Baghdad airport.A security source confirmed that two drones that attempted to target the Vicotria military base, which houses advisors to the international coalition, were shot down within the perimeter of Baghdad International Airport.The air defence systems at the base detected a breach of airspace by two drones, and were able to intercept and shoot them down, the source added.This attack is the second of its kind in the past few hours, following an attack on the base last night. Source link
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) murdered a Palestinian man in the village of Abu Falah, northeast Ramallah in the West Bank, after having stormed the village and fired tear gas canisters.WAFA news agency reported that the IOF raided the village and targeted civilians with tear gas, murdering a 55-year-old Palestinian man who suffocated and died of cardiac arrest before reaching the hospital.Palestinian Ministry of Health had reported earlier on Sunday that the IOF shot two other Palestinians in the village of Abu Falah, northeast Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Source link
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir.They discussed Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia within the framework of the Saudi-Pakistani Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, focusing on mechanisms to halt these aggressions which undermine regional security and stability.Both sides expressed hope that the Iranian side would exercise wisdom and reason while avoiding further miscalculations. Source link
Bahrain’s Defense Force announced that its air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed 86 missiles and 148 drones since the start of Iranian attacks targeting the kingdom.According to the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), authorities urged residents to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary and to exercise maximum caution for their safety. Citizens were also advised to avoid damaged areas and any suspicious objects.Officials called on the public not to film military operations or debris sites and to refrain from spreading rumors, stressing the importance of relying on official sources and government media for updates and safety instructions.The Defense Force said the use of ballistic missiles and drones against civilian sites and private property constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law and the UN Charter, warning that such attacks pose a direct threat to regional peace and security. Source link
Israeli warplanes launched a series of intense airstrikes at Saturday dawn targeting several towns in southern and eastern Lebanon, resulting in deaths, injuries, and widespread destruction of homes and property. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the targeted areas.The Lebanese health ministry announced that the death toll from the Israeli airstrikes and clashes in the town of Nabi Sheet in the Baalbek district of the Bekaa Valley has risen to 26, in addition to massive destruction in the town’s neighborhoods, squares, and streets.Also in the Baalbek district, Lebenese news agency reported, Israeli warplanes targeted a house in the Daher al-Sawan area of the town of Shamshtar at dawn today. A displaced family from the city of Baalbek had taken refuge in the house. The attack completely destroyed the building and killed all members of the family: the father, mother, and their four children.In the south, Israeli warplanes committed a massacre in the town of Jebchit. An airstrike at dawn today targeted a house, killing six people, including four members of the same family, after completely destroying the building.Later that morning, Israeli warplanes launched a second, more intense attack targeting the town square. This caused widespread destruction, drastically altering the landscape. Dozens of shops, restaurants, and butcher shops were destroyed, along with the municipality building, several apartments, and a number of cars.Israeli aircraft also carried out two airstrikes on the towns of Shahour and Tayr Dibba in the Tyre district. No further information is yet available regarding the extent of the damage or casualties.Rescue and civil defense teams are continuing their operations in the targeted areas to remove rubble and transport the wounded. The death toll is expected to rise as the search continues. Source link
Iraq's Civil Aviation Authority announced on Saturday the extension of the country's airspace closure for all arriving, departing and transit flights for an additional 72 hours starting from noon.In a statement, the authority said the decision was taken following an ongoing assessment of the security situation and regional developments, noting that the measure will be reviewed as conditions evolve.The closure is part of precautionary steps adopted by Iraqi authorities amid escalating tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Source link
Saudi Ministry of Defense stated that two drones were intercepted and destroyed, one of them in the Empty Quarter and the other in east of Riyadh.Saudi Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated that one drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Empty Quarter, while the other was intercepted and destroyed in east of Riyadh. Source link
Saudi Ministry of Defense announced today that two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base were intercepted and destroyed.Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated that two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base were intercepted and destroyed. Source link
Three people were injured after Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on southern and eastern Lebanon on Saturday.According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, Israeli aircraft struck the outskirts of Zibqin, Dhayra and Yarine in southern Lebanon.A separate strike targeting a building in Burj Rahal left three people with moderate injuries, who were transferred to hospitals in Tyre.Israeli jets also launched raids on the towns of Shhour and Tayr Debba in the south.Earlier at dawn, at least 26 people, including three Lebanese army soldiers, were killed in a wave of Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon.Emergency and civil defense teams continue search and rescue operations amid fears the death toll may rise. Source link