The government-aligned forces seized the strategic western city after fierce clashes, with air support helping them regain control of positions around the port.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Tehran is prepared for both military confrontation and diplomacy, while insisting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its conditions are met.

Local media say Israeli assessments suggest Ali al-Amoudi survived the pinpoint attack in Gaza City that instead killed five Palestinians, including four women.

Forces entered Kidal after launching large-scale air-ground operations across the northern region alongside Russia’s Africa Corps.

The mapping project is part of efforts to discover underexplored regions and attract investment.

The reported assault on Abu Ajal comes as fighting intensifies across Kordofan, with the paramilitary group and Sudanese army battling for control of strategic territory.