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Qatar condemns drone attack on cargo vessel in its waters

May 10, 2026, 12:17 GMT+1

Qatar condemned on Sunday a drone attack on a commercial cargo vessel in its territorial waters northeast of Mesaieed Port, calling it a violation of freedom of navigation and international law.

The country’s foreign ministry called the attack a dangerous and unacceptable escalation that could threaten commercial maritime routes and vital supplies in the region.

It said Qatar was following the incident with relevant authorities and regional and international partners.

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Loud blast heard near IRGC base in southeast Iran - Halvash

May 10, 2026, 11:54 GMT+1

A loud explosion heard on Sunday in Iran’s southeastern port city of Chabahar came from the area of the IRGC’s Imam Ali base, according to Halvash, which covers developments in Sistan-Baluchestan province.

It cited residents as saying that the blast wave was strong enough to shake the windows and walls of some homes.

Iranian media earlier reported the sound was linked to unexploded ordnance from the recent conflict.

UAE says air defenses intercept two drones launched from Iran

May 10, 2026, 11:47 GMT+1

UAE air defenses intercepted two drones launched from Iran on Sunday, the country’s defense ministry said.

The ministry said no deaths or injuries had been reported in recent hours.

Iran Supreme Leader issued 'new guiding measures' in meeting with commander -state media

May 10, 2026, 11:17 GMT+1

Iran’s state media reported on Sunday that Ali Abdollahi, commander of Khatam al-Anbiya joint military command, met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen publicly since the strikes that killed his father and reportedly wounded him.

Abdollahi spoke to Khamenei about the readiness of armed forces, including the army, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards, police, security and border forces, the defense ministry and Basij members, according to the report.

Khamenei reportedly thanked the armed forces and issued "new guiding measures to pursue military operations and firmly confront adversaries."

Iran’s president says holding talks does not mean surrender

May 10, 2026, 11:09 GMT+1

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that calls for dialogue or negotiations did not mean surrender or retreat.

He added that the aim was to secure the rights of the people and defend national interests with strength.

“If there is talk of dialogue or negotiations, it does not mean surrender or retreat; rather, the goal is to secure the rights of the Iranian people and firmly defend national interests,” he said.

Pakistan, Qatar discuss regional peace efforts

May 10, 2026, 10:58 GMT+1

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed the regional situation and ongoing peace efforts in a phone call, Pakistan’s prime minister’s office said on Sunday.

Sharif thanked Qatar for its support for Pakistan’s peace initiatives, the statement said.

He also said he looked forward to the upcoming visit of Qatar’s emir to Pakistan.