Seventy UK nationals have been detained in the UAE for filming Iranian air strikes in the Gulf. Many have experienced overcrowded cells and threats of lengthy prison sentences. Advocacy groups highlight serious concerns about human rights violations. Further updates are anticipated.

Gunmen attacked the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, resulting in one assailant killed and two injured during a police confrontation. Turkish interior minister Mustafa Ciftci labelled the suspects as ‘terrorists’ and confirmed security measures have been intensified in response.