Iran Summons Ukraine’s Diplomats After Deadly Caspian Sea Ship Strike

Iran has summoned Ukrainian diplomats after Kyiv struck an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, killing one sailor and wounding another. Ukraine said it was targeting Russian ships carrying Iran-linked military cargo, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claiming Russia is assisting Iran’s military campaign in the Middle East.

Israeli Raids Escalate in West Bank

Israeli forces launched a major raid in Rafidia near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, with additional incursions reported in Huwara and Masafer Yatta, including an assault on a Palestine Red Crescent paramedic. Forces were also measuring homes for planned demolitions following a deadly settler attack.

Iran Reviews Strait of Hormuz Legislation

Iranian parliamentary committees are reviewing draft legislation asserting sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, which would bar Israeli vessels and impose transit charges on ships from hostile nations. Separately, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said talks with Oman on managing shipping traffic through the strait made progress this week.

In Tel Aviv, police arrested nine protesters demonstrating against settler violence. Iran’s army spokesman said the situation remains “chaotic” for the United States in the region.