🗣️ IRAN WARNS FRANCE OVER COOPERATION WITH THE U.S. AND ISRAEL: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned in a phone call with French President Macron against any cooperation between France and the U.S. and Israel, saying Tehran would consider it participation in the war.
President Macron said France plans a purely defensive mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
⚠️ IRANIAN MISSILE ENTERS TURKISH AIRSPACE: Turkey’s Defense Ministry said a ballistic missile launched from Iran entered Turkish airspace and was intercepted by NATO air defense systems.
Debris fell near Gaziantep, with no casualties reported.
“Turkey places great importance on good neighbourly relations and regional stability. However, we once again emphasize that all necessary measures will be taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at our country's territory and airspace. We also reiterate that it is in everyone's interest to heed Turkey's warnings in this regard,” the ministry said.
Turkish President Erdogan said: “Despite our warnings, we continue to witness provocative and misguided steps that put relations with Turkey at risk”.
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Iranian ambassador in Ankara.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told his Turkish counterpart Erdogan: "The Zionist entity and America are trying to provoke strife between Iran and its neighbors. We are ready to reduce tensions in the region on the condition that neighboring countries' territories are not used to attack us".
Pezeshkian also told Erdogan: "We are ready to form a joint team to investigate the allegations of hostile countries about Iranian missile attacks on Turkey".
🔹OTHER DEVELOPMENTS: Ukrainian President Zelensky said: "Ukraine sent drone experts to protect American bases in Jordan".
CBS News reported that the U.S. military lost two more MQ-9 Reaper drones during Operation Epic Fury in Iran, bringing the total to 11 drones lost, valued at more than $330 million.
The Jerusalem Post reported that Hezbollah is preparing for a long-term campaign against Israel.
🔹 DIPLOMATIC AND MILITARY MOVEMENTS: The United Kingdom has evacuated some embassy staff and their families from Beirut.
The United States has ordered non-essential embassy staff and their families to leave its Adana Consulate in southern Turkey due to security risks linked to the Iran war.
The U.S. State Department said: “Americans who choose to stay in Iraq should prepare to remain in a safe place for extended periods”.
The Dutch government announced today that it will send a warship to the Mediterranean Sea.
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