• The UAE said its air defenses are actively engaging Iranian missiles and drones.
  • US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the ceasefire with Iran is still in place despite reports of strikes by both sides.
  • Hegseth warned that Iran would face an ‘overwhelming and devastating’ US response if it attacks US troops or commercial shipping.
  • General Dan Caine said Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and US forces have been ‘below the threshold’ for resuming major combat operations.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to China for talks on bilateral ties and regional developments.

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