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Regional Officials Report Drone Interceptions and Arrests

Iranian police reported more than 6,500 arrests since the start of hostilities. Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones launched from Iraq.

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Iranian police stated that more than 6,500 people described as traitors and spies have been arrested since the start of the conflict. The Iranian foreign minister held separate calls with counterparts from France, Turkey, and South Korea to discuss regional developments and diplomatic efforts.

Saudi Arabia's defense ministry said three drones launched from Iraq were intercepted and destroyed after entering the kingdom's airspace. The ministry added that it reserves the right to respond at an appropriate time and place. India's foreign ministry expressed deep concern over reported drone strikes on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates and called for restraint and a return to dialogue.

Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip killed at least five Palestinians today, including three charity workers at a community kitchen in Deir el-Balah, according to reports from the area. Israeli military officials extended a death penalty law to Palestinians in the occupied West Bank for acts aimed at denying the existence of the state of Israel.

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