Overview

• After the European troika activated the snapback mechanism, the UN Security Council set an eight‑day timetable to reimpose sanctions on Iran, as Tehran signaled diplomatic engagement and floated proposals to reduce high‑level enrichment, according to Sky News Arabia.
• Estonia reported three Russian MiG‑31s violated its airspace for about 12 minutes, prompting NATO interceptions and Tallinn’s move to invoke Article 4 consultations, with EU leaders voicing support and urging tougher measures against Moscow.
• Israel said it intercepted a drone and a missile launched from Yemen and confirmed a drone strike caused damage in Eilat without injuries, as Defense Minister Yisrael Katz threatened Houthi leader Abdel‑Malik al‑Houthi, a stance an Israeli analyst characterized as largely political messaging.
• A Times of Israel–reported plan attributed to Tony Blair envisions an interim international authority and multinational security presence to administer Gaza before a phased handover to a reformed Palestinian Authority, drawing criticism for lacking a clear Israeli withdrawal provision.
• Egypt’s state information service stated Sinai force deployments are for border security under the peace treaty and rejected any widening of the Gaza war, while Axios reported Israel asked Washington to press Cairo over recent military infrastructure in areas with treaty limits.