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German officials have stated that any future mission near Hormuz would require approval from the Bundestag and a secure legal basis, potentially including a UN mandate.

The Fulda carries up to 45 personnel and is expected to remain at sea for around two weeks.

The German Navy minehunter Fulda departed from the Kiel-Wik naval base on Monday, heading toward the Mediterranean.

Trump wrote that President Xi is very happy the Strait of Hormuz is open or rapidly opening.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged China to use its diplomatic influence to help end the Middle East conflict.

Bessent called Iran the largest state sponsor of terrorism and accused China of funding Iran by buying 90% of its energy.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to travel with President Trump to Beijing next week for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

China recently ordered its companies to disregard US sanctions on Iran.

The Israeli military has issued a warning to residents in southern Lebanon urging them to leave their homes and move at least one kilometer away to open areas.

Defence Minister Israel Katz said the Iranian conflict demonstrated the air force's power and its decisive role in protecting Israel.

Baram said the next step would be to move forward with finalizing the agreements with the U.S. government and military counterparts.

Israel's defence ministry approved the purchase of two new combat squadrons of advanced F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed Martin and Boeing.

The squadrons will form a cornerstone of long-term force development, addressing regional threats and preserving Israel’s strategic air superiority.

The plan aims to bolster the military and strengthen readiness ahead of a demanding decade for Israeli security.

The acquisition is the first phase of a 350 billion shekel (£119 billion) plan.

The deal was announced on Sunday.

Nothing at all ever happened there. The Bahrainis don't even know what war is.

The overland route provides a workaround as long as Iran maintains its stranglehold on the channel.

Syria positioned itself as an alternative transport route for oil exports that could no longer be sent through the Strait of Hormuz.

Officials touted this border crossing as an additional route for energy exports.

A key border crossing between northern Iraq and Syria reopened last month after being closed for more than a decade.

Syria is the alternative and secure artery connecting Central Asia and the Gulf to the heart of the European continent.

Syria has presented itself as the solution to strategic crises in the region.

Despite missiles flying overhead and occasionally falling on Syrian territory, Syria managed to stay on the sidelines.

Iraq found itself in the crosshairs of both sides.

Since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Damascus has seized on the opportunity to strengthen relationships by staying neutral.

War-battered Syria has stood out as one of the few spots of calm in the region's latest conflagration.

Aleppo, once the site of fierce battles, now offers a safe haven.

Ahed Badawi and her family fled back to Aleppo from Bahrain.

Fibre-optic drones are impossible to jam electronically because they are directly connected to an operator.

The Israeli military official called fibre-optic drones the biggest threat to troops inside Lebanon.

The Israeli military is working on technological solutions and taking ground measures such as adding nets and cages to military vehicles to defend against fibre-optic drones.

Hezbollah has introduced small drones controlled by fibre-optic cables that evade electronic detection.

Experts suggest militaries must intercept these small drones or find a way to snip their nearly invisible cables.

Bahrain's National Communication Centre denies allegations of discrimination against its citizens.

This is the first such revocation of citizenship in Bahrain since 2019.

Bahrain is ruled by a Sunni Muslim dynasty, with about 45% Shia population that has long complained of marginalization.

This sets a precedent that leaves Shia Muslims with Iranian heritage at risk.

Some entire families were included due to sharing a name with a targeted individual.

At least some of the 69 are Shia Muslims of Iranian origin.

Bird's director says no evidence was provided to support claims against the accused individuals.

Human rights group Bird described the move as politically motivated punishments.

The revocation was based on royal directives from King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Bahraini Nationality Law.

Bahrain's Interior Ministry announced the revocation on social media.

The affected individuals are all of non-Bahraini origin.

Bahrain stripped citizenship from 69 people for sympathizing with Iran during the Middle East war.

US envoy is expected to travel to Islamabad on Saturday.

Following the announcement of a ceasefire, Bahrain, Iraq and Israel reopened their airspace on 8 April.

Saudi Arabia’s airspace has remained open throughout the crisis, but many flights have been delayed or cancelled.

Earlier this month, Virgin Atlantic announced it was scrapping its route to Riyadh from London, just a year after it launched.