Cyprus president distances island from military strikes
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has said he is in contact with other European leaders Britain’s Akrotiri air base in the country was hit overnight by an unmanned Shahed drone.
The attack caused only minor material damage.
"I want to be clear: Our country does not participate in any way and does not intend to be part of any military operation," Christodoulides said in a statement.
It is believed that the air base was targeted with two drones, one of which was intercepted.
Iran security chief Larijani: 'We will not negotiate with US'
Iran security chief Ali Larijani said "we will not negotiate" with the US.
Larijani's post on X comes in response to a report from the Wall Street Journal that Larijani is pushing to resume nuclear talks with the US as the conflict continues.
Larijani, along with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, was involved in the earlier negotiations with the US regarding Tehran's nuclear program.
The US and Israel have accused Iran of pursuing a nuclear bomb, while the Iranian government has defended its atomic enrichment program, saying it is for peaceful purposes.
Israel orders residents in Lebanon towns to evacuate
The Israeli military ordered residents of about 50 towns and villages in Lebanon to evacuate and move at least 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) away on Monday, as it plans to attack Hezbollah militants.
"For your safety, evacuate your homes immediately and move at least 1,000 metres (0.6 miles) away from your village to open areas," an army spokeswoman said in a statement on X, listing localities in the country's south and east.
British air base in Cyprus hit by drone
A British Royal Air Force (RAF) base was hit by a drone in Akrotiri in Cyprus, Sky News reported on Monday citing theUK's Ministry of Defence.
The drone hit the Akrotiri base at midnight, the UK's defense ministry said, adding that its forces were handling a "live situation."
"Our force protection in the region is at the highest level, and the base has responded to defend our people," a Ministry of Defense spokesperson said in a statement.
The incident took place after the UK on Sunday said that it will let the United States use British military bases to fire "defensive" strikes aimed at destroying Iranian missiles and their launchers.
The Royal Air Force Akrotiri base is a British overseas territory near the southern coastal city of Limassol.
There were no casualties in the incident at the base near Limassol, Cyprus, the report by Sky News said.
Trump has 'three very good choices' for Iran's next leader
US President Donald Trump told the New York Times that he sees "three very good choices" for Iran's next leader.
"I won't be revealing them now. Let's get the job done first," he told the paper.
Trump also called on hardened officers in Iran's military forces, such as those in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, to surrender.
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"They would really surrender to the people, if you think about it," Trump said.
One killed after missile debris sparks fire — Bahrain Interior Ministry
Bahrain's Interior Ministry said that a migrant worker was killed after debris from an intercepted missile sparked a fire.
It said that the fire broke out in the Salman Industrial City area of the city of Al Hidd, which lies on Muharraq Island just east of the capital, Manama.
"A fire broke out on a foreign ship in Salman Industrial City, as a result of falling debris from an intercepted missile," the ministry said in a statement.
"The fire resulted in the death of an Asian worker and serious injuries to two others," it said, without specifying the nationality of the worker killed. "The fire has been brought under control and extinguished."
Hezbollah claims responsibility for attack on Israel; Israel strikes Hezbollah targets 'across Lebanon'
Lebanese Shiite militant group Hezbollah said it claims responsiblity for a drone and missile attack on Israel earlier. Those attacks led to siren warnings in northern Israel.
Hezbollah said its missile and drone attack on Israel was in retaliation for the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
"In response to projectile fire towards northern Israel, the IDF is striking Hezbollah targets across Lebanon," the Israel Defense Forces said in a post on X.
"IDF troops have prepared for such a scenario as part of operation 'Roaring Lion,' and are prepared for an all-fronts scenario," the statement added, referring to the name Israeli authorities use for the latest operations against Iran.
The Israeli military said several of the projectiles fired from Lebanon fell into open areas.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called the "launching of rockets from southern Lebanon" an "irresponsible and suspicious act that endangers Lebanon's security and safety and provides Israel with pretexts to continue its attacks on it."
Meanwhile, Reuters news agency reported that explosions were heard in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, Beirut. These majority Shiite areas of Beirut, known as Dahiyeh, are considered Hezbollah's stronghold and have been frequently targeted by Israel in previous conflicts.
