The US State Department said that a ceasefire in Gaza would significantly ease tensions in the region. The ministry statement added that Washington is focusing on trying to convince all parties in the region not to take further steps to escalate the conflict. The US State Department stressed that escalating the conflict could harm the Iranian economy. Source: Maan News Agency
Iranian Ballistic Missiles Target Maritime Navigation, Ministry of Defence Reports
August 19, 2026
Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Defence announced that assessments revealed the two ballistic missiles detected, originating from Iran, were targeting