Good morning Middle East Eye readers,
Here are the latest developments:
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Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned US citizens of Iranian access to nuclear weapons, claiming that gas prices will decrease once Tehran's "regime disappears". In a video message addressed to Americans, Netanyahu says "if you're worried about today's gas prices, think of what will happen if Iran gets nuclear weapons, something that Donald Trump and I will never allow".
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An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Bulgarian capital Sofia after a threat was made against the aircraft, according to Reuters citing an airline spokesperson. The plane, carrying 57 people, was heading from Tel Aviv to Vienna. Earlier, Sky News reported based on a statement from Bulgaria’s transport ministry that the plane landed after a "bomb threat signal".
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The Saudi National Centre for Security Operations against the filming and publishing of details related to attacks on the kingdom. "Filming, publishing, or sharing information related to countering missiles and drones and their impact sites exposes you to legal liability," the agency said in a post on X.
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An oil tanker caught fire and exploded after striking a naval mine in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy said on Sunday, according to Iranian media. The vessel violated Iran-imposed “regulations” by switching off its navigation system while transiting the waterway, the IRGC said.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of “driving America into another war to stay out of jail”. "Last time you wanted to "finish the job", Iran emerged even stronger. Want to try your luck again? Be our guest. But be careful; we have unfinished jobs too," the Iranian minister added.