US Backs Netanyahu Amidst Escalating Iran Tensions and Regional Instability

In the midst of heightened tensions with Iran, U.S. President Trump has publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, vowing to "finish the job." Meanwhile, Iran's proposal for a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains on the table, according to Araghchi. The Egyptian defense council has pledged support for Saudi Arabia as the region braces for a vote. In Najran, Saudi Arabia, six individuals were injured when a projectile struck a residential area. Separately, a helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia resulted in the deaths of two officers. The Iranian parliament has approved a new defense minister. Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has resumed operations. President El Sisi of Egypt has vowed to defend Saudi Arabia against any attacks.

Earlier developments include the U.S. destroying an Iran-linked dhow in the Gulf of Oman. Questions are being raised about whether Britain is taking the Iranian threat seriously enough. In Yemen's Taiz, hospitals are facing critical shortages amidst the ongoing conflict. Pilgrims have been caught in Houthi strikes targeting Saudi Arabia. A statement indicated that "Yemeni forces have no option but to go all the way." A funeral was held for an Egyptian flight attendant who was killed in an attack in Riyadh. Jordan’s King has stated that "work" is needed to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East. The IMF has issued a warning about economic risks, noting that the Gulf's recovery is dependent on the Strait of Hormuz. The victims of recent Houthi attacks on Riyadh have been identified.