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US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran targeting missile sites and mine-laying boats, potentially jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire and peace talks aimed at ending the Middle East war. The strikes occurred as Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for negotiations and amid heightened Israeli military activity against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Russia has threatened to launch "systematic strikes" on Kyiv, targeting "decision-making centres and command posts" and drone manufacturing facilities, and has urged foreign nationals and diplomats to leave the city. This warning follows a recent escalation of attacks, including a large-scale aerial assault over the weekend that killed four people and injured approximately 100 others in and around Kyiv. Ukraine has condemned the threat as "shameless blackmail" and accused Moscow of attempting to intimidate the international diplomatic community.

The US military stated it conducted "defensive" strikes against Iranian missile launch sites and mine-laying boats in southern Iran, asserting the action was to protect American soldiers. This military action occurred simultaneously with diplomatic efforts, as US President Donald Trump claimed talks with Tehran were "progressing positively," despite the fragile ceasefire.

A powerful explosion targeted a train carrying military personnel and their families in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, on Sunday, resulting in at least 24 deaths and over 50 injuries. The blast occurred near a signal point as the train was en route to Peshawar for Eid holidays, causing a carriage to derail and shatter windows.