Malaysia prepares ICJ case against Israel over abuse of flotilla activists seized in international waters. Government says it will file once evidence collected; MP says diplomatic efforts for Gaza freedom continue.

Iran warns US: Israeli attack on Beirut would undermine peace talks — Al Jazeera reporter cites Iranian official

Tehran has informed Washington that any Israeli attack on Beirut or its southern suburbs would seriously jeopardize ongoing efforts to end the war and could completely nullify the diplomatic path.

Europe rejects Moscow ultimatum to evacuate embassies from Kyiv, escalating diplomatic tensions.

Europe has rejected Moscow's ultimatum demanding the evacuation of embassies from Kyiv.

Qatar mediates US-Iran agreement on Tehran's frozen assets, Al Jazeera reports citing a source.

Al Jazeera reports, citing a source, that Qatari mediation helped secure a US-Iran agreement on Tehran's frozen assets.

Iran says no transit fees for ships in Strait of Hormuz, but shipowners must pay security and environmental costs, per foreign ministry. Spokesman says Iran, Oman bear primary security responsibility; denies European management reports.

Iran will not charge transit fees for ships in the Strait of Hormuz, but shipowners must cover security, environmental, and management costs, said foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghai. He stated that Iran and Oman bear primary responsibility for security in the strait and denied reports of possible European involvement. A week earlier, Iran announced the creation of a state agency to manage the Strait of Hormuz.