Iraqi political leaders in the Coordination Framework agree to nominate Ali al-Zaydi as a compromise candidate for prime minister. The decision follows two days of meetings in Baghdad to resolve the leadership impasse.

Iraq’s Shiite Alliance names Ali al-Zaidi as its nominee for prime minister, according to reports.

Iraq's Shiite Alliance names Ali al-Zaidi as its nominee for the post of prime minister, reports say.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council meets over fears of renewed protests, with security agencies warning of possible calls by Prince Reza Pahlavi for street demonstrations.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council, chaired by Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, held a meeting amid concerns over the resumption of public protests. Security agencies expressed worry about a potential call by Prince Reza Pahlavi and his supporters to take to the streets.

US lawmakers introduce legislation to grant Americans serving in the Israeli military the same legal protections as US troops, including debt relief and job reinstatement. The bill, HR 8445, covers an estimated 20,000 dual citizens.

US Representatives Guy Reschenthaler and Max Miller have introduced House Resolution 8445, a bill that would extend legal protections typically reserved for US service members to American citizens serving in the Israeli military.

Ecuador dissolves two opposition political parties ahead of local elections in November. The move draws criticism from observers who describe the action as a sign of democratic backsliding under President Daniel Noboa.

Ecuadorian authorities have dissolved two opposition political parties ahead of the upcoming local elections scheduled for November.