Iran Parliament Speaker Announces Diplomatic Break With Iran

The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Kalibaf, announced a severance of diplomatic relations with Iran, citing the latter's incitement to violence and escalation of conflicts in the Middle East. This decision also comes in response to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and its prevention of inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The article also mentions statements from U.S. President Donald Trump expressing strong opposition to Iran and indicating a preference for the current situation over a new agreement. Additionally, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, made remarks regarding Iran.

Other news items briefly noted include the departure of the submarine INS "Dragon" from Germany to Israel, a report on a Hamas senior official reportedly abducted from Gaza, and documentation of a special forces operation in Gaza City.