West Bank & Jerusalem
Iran vows balanced response to US sanctions through diplomacy and defence.
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Iran said it will rely equally on diplomacy and defence to protect its interests amid escalating US sanctions, according to Al Jazeera English. The statement reflects Tehran's strategy to pursue both negotiated settlements and military readiness as it navigates heightened pressure from Washington over its nuclear programme and regional operations.
Israeli settlers have besieged the Palestinian village of Qusra in the occupied West Bank, restricting movement and access to the community. The blockade is part of a broader pattern of settler violence and restrictions targeting Palestinian residents in the territory, which have intensified in recent months.
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