2 American activists jailed in Saudi Arabia return home after travel ban Dual citizens Salah al-Haidar and Bader al-Ibrahim are back on US soil, but the Biden administration is still pushing for the release of several other Americans held under travel bans. Saudi Arabia
The Al-Monitor Brief Washington to impose new Iran sanctions as IRGC summons Swiss ambassador Kristen Talman interviews Ali Vaez
In Israel, UK, Germany FMs caution against retaliation to Iran attack On a visit to Israel, British Foreign Minister David Cameron and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock are calling on the Jewish state to avoid a military operation against Iran, though statements by Israeli officials indicate that the die is cast. Israel
Dubai floods bring travel to halt after heaviest UAE rainfall on record The National Center of Meteorology said the downpour was the largest volume of rainfall the UAE has experienced since data collection started 75 years ago. United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia ramps up regional diplomacy to avert Iran-Israel war Saudi Arabia has reiterated calls for calm in the region amid rising tensions in the wake of the Iranian attack on Israel this week. Saudi Arabia
Nervousness reigns as ordinary Iranians fear Israel war looming Fears of a military conflict with Israel are fast spreading among many Iranians who are already feeling the economic impacts of the recent escalation and facing the state crackdown over criticism of the Israel attack. Iran
'All options' on table as US readies fresh Iran sanctions after Israel attack Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said measures would be announced "in the coming days" and could including targeting illicit Iranian oil revenue. Iran