Pakistan condemns drone attack on UAE nuclear plant

Qatar condemned on Monday a drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia, calling it unacceptable and a violation of the country’s sovereignty.

Doha said the attack threatened Saudi Arabia’s security and safety as well as regional security.

It also renewed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures the kingdom takes to protect its security, sovereignty and the safety of its citizens and residents.

Oman condemned on Monday a drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE’s Al Dhafra region, calling it a hostile and escalatory act.

Oman’s foreign ministry said Muscat stood in solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and supported measures taken to protect its security and territorial integrity.

The Iran war has cost companies around the world at least $25 billion, Reuters reported on Monday, citing its analysis of corporate statements.

It said companies listed in the United States, Europe and Asia had cited rising energy prices, disrupted supply chains and trade routes severed by Iran’s activities in the Strait of Hormuz.

At least 279 companies have cited the war as a trigger for defensive measures to reduce financial losses, the analysis showed.

A military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader said on Monday that oil buyers such as China would not tolerate any US attempt to block commercial ships and oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.

“If they want to block the passage of commercial ships and oil tankers, this will not only increase tensions in the oil market, but oil buyers such as China will not tolerate the situation,” Mohsen Rezaei said.

The former IRGC chief warned the United States against the blockade, saying Iran considered it an act of war.

“I advise the US army to retreat before the Sea of Oman becomes a graveyard for their ships,” he said.

Iran’s judiciary seized the assets of 129 people in West Azarbaijan province on accusations cooperation with foreign countries, the province’s chief justice said on Monday.

Nasser Atabati accused them of working with the United States and Israel, without providing evidence.

He said the judiciary would continue asset seizures against those he called “traitors.”