Tensions between the US and Iran have been escalating, but mediators have made progress in getting both sides back to negotiations. This comes after a period of rapidly escalating tensions, which has since paused. Regional officials reported that armed groups have carried out scattered attacks across the region.

Saudi Arabia reported shooting down drones targeting its petroleum facilities, which were fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq. Further details on these developments are available from regional news sources, including reports of additional drone attacks in the area.