The U.S. embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was hit by two drones as Iran intensifies retaliatory attacks targeted at American bases and embassies across Middle Eastern countries.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed and it will fire on any ship trying to pass, Iranian media has reported.
The U.S. government has urged Americans to immediately leave several Middle Eastern countries, including Israel and the UAE, due to serious safety risks.
France has thrown its weight behind countries along the Persian Gulf and in Jordan in the Middle East against Iran’s provocations.
Gulf countries and the U.S. have condemned what they termed Iran’s “indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks” against sovereign territories across the region.
Kuwait marked its 65th National Day in Abuja, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Nigeria.
Sacked defence chief Christopher Musa says Nigeria’s security remains in capable hands.
Israel described the volunteers as ‘provocateurs of the Hamas–Sumud flotilla.’
The 1.65 million barrels per day (bpd) may be returned in part or in full, subject to evolving market conditions, and in a gradual manner, OPEC+ said.
Mr Awe said that the command would intensify investigation to apprehend the perpetrators.
