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Slamming US-Israeli aggressions 

The Iranian president says the Islamic Republic has never sought to create unrest in the region and that it was the US and the Israeli regime that have disrupted peace in West Asia. Masoud Pezeshkian made the remark in a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. He said Tel Aviv and Washington caused instability in the region by assassinating the leader of the Islamic Revolution, martyring a large number of civilians including Minab schoolchildren and destroying civilian infrastructure. Pezeshkian said Iran has not acted outside international law in any way and has always strived to improve relations with its neighbors. The Japanese prime minister said Tokyo supports diplomatic efforts in ending the war. She welcomed the progress of negotiations between Iran and Oman on Hormuz Strait, hoping that it leads to the reopening of the strategic waterway. 

Hormuz strait closure fallout 

The International Energy Agency warns that the world is burning through its oil stockpiles at a rapid pace amid the closure of Hormuz Strait. The IEA in its latest report said oil inventories plunged by two-point-two million barrels a day last month, with global stocks falling below seven-point-nine barrels for the first time since April 2025. It said global oil demand this year is now forecast to decline by about 47 percent more that previously projected as supply constraints and higher fuel prices weigh on consumption. On Wednesday, oil prices once again jumped with Brent crude trading close to 90 dollars per barrel. West Texas Intermediate also rose to above 83 dollars. Around 20 percent of the world’s oil supply passes through the Persian Gulf, making the waterway one of the world’s most critical energy routes.

Israel West Bank raids

Israeli forces have carried out fresh raids and demolitions across the occupied West Bank, while Israeli settlers have launched new attacks on Palestinian communities. Israeli forces carried out raids in the Qalandiya refugee camp and the town of Issawiya, near occupied al-Quds. The regime's troops also raided Nablus and stormed homes near Tubas, while demolishing residential buildings and businesses in Bethlehem and Jenin. In Ramallah, they arrested Palestinian journalist Mohammad Awad from his home. The Palestinian Prisoner’s Society says around 40 Palestinian journalists are currently held in Israeli prisons. Meanwhile, Israeli settlers have been besieging two Palestinian families in their homes in the village of Qusra, near Nablus, since Sunday. The families say their supplies are running out and have appealed for help. Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi called on Palestinians to support the besieged families, warning that the attacks are part of an attempt to force Palestinians from their land. 

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