Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, delivers a chilling warning to South Korea about potential 'disastrous' consequences if drones are detected over Pyongyang, inflaming already fraught relations. Tensions reach a boiling point as accusations and counteraccusations arise regarding drone incursions and provocative acts across the border, evoking fears of further conflict.
Iran firmly denies rumors surrounding the status of Quds Force commander Esmail Ghaani. Reports suggesting his injury or death due to an Israeli airstrike in Beirut last week have been dismissed. Ghaani, who took over following Qasem Soleimani's assassination, was believed to be active in Lebanon amid recent tensions involving Hezbollah.