Iran has executed Ali-Sina Mostafavi over alleged links to Israel, involvement in armed attacks and support for monarchist opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, according to judiciary-affiliated news agency Mizan. Human rights groups continue to criticize Iran’s extensive use of the death penalty.
The Saudi-led coalition has struck fuel storage and transportation facilities in Sanaa, Hodeidah and Dhamar, accusing Iran-backed Houthi rebels of using the infrastructure to support missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia and threaten airports, seaports and Red Sea shipping.
The Hezbollah militant group has announced financial assistance of up to $14,000 for Lebanese families whose homes were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable during the war with Israel. Eligible families in Beirut and its southern suburbs will receive $14,000, while those in other parts of Lebanon will receive $12,000 in four instalments over one year.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Russia and China could pay a heavy price if they help Iran in its ongoing war with the United States and Israel. Writing on Truth Social, Trump said he did not believe Moscow or Beijing was providing significant assistance to Tehran, adding that any such involvement would carry serious consequences.
Saudi Arabia has extended the closure of Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport following deadly attacks attributed to Iran-backed Houthi rebels that reportedly killed 14 people and injured more than 300 over the weekend. Cirium reported that 99.7% of scheduled flights were cancelled on Sunday, forcing major international airlines to extend suspensions and disrupting travel across the region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine would retaliate if Russia rejected US President Donald Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire. Kyiv said Moscow must stop attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, while Russia had yet to confirm its acceptance of the truce.
A Pakistani national was killed and 11 people, including six Pakistanis, were injured in another missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Iran-backed Houthi militia claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi airports and threatened further operations against the kingdom.
Airstrikes targeting artisanal gold-mining sites in Sudan’s northern border region have killed at least 72 people, according to rights monitor Emergency Lawyers, while local media reports citing survivors put the death toll at 200, with hundreds more wounded.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have claimed responsibility for attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and other Saudi facilities, warning international airlines and travellers against using Saudi airports. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree said the operations targeted airports and energy infrastructure in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes in Yemen. Saudi authorities reported 12 people killed and more than 300 injured in the Riyadh attack.
