
In the ongoing conflict, US Senator Marco Rubio has pledged to defend Gulf interests during discussions with Iran. Meanwhile, Israel has confirmed it will not retreat from southern Lebanon, following reports of Israeli airstrikes that resulted in the deaths of two individuals in the region.
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