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US, Israel responsible for regional ‘insecurity’, Iran tells South Korea

May 17, 2026, 21:49 GMT+1

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi blamed the United States and Israel for instability in the region during a phone call with his South Korean counterpart discussing the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.

“Insecurity imposed on the region and its global consequences are the result of the aggressive actions of the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran,” Araghchi said, according to Tehran, adding that they “must be held accountable by the international community.”

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun emphasized the need to ensure maritime security and safety “in the region and the world” and expressed hope that diplomatic efforts would produce results “as soon as possible.”

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May 17, 2026, 21:23 GMT+1

Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it intercepted three drones after they entered the kingdom’s territory from Iraqi airspace.

The Saudi defense ministry said it would take the “necessary operational measures” to respond to any attempt to violate the country’s sovereignty and security.

While hostilities linked to the Iran conflict have largely subsided since an April ceasefire, drones have continued to be launched from Iraq toward some countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Iran police chief says 6,500 arrested since start of war

May 17, 2026, 20:50 GMT+1

Iran’s police chief Ahmadreza Radan said security forces had arrested 6,500 people since the start of the war with the United States and Israel on Feb. 28.

Radan described those detained as “traitors” and “spies.”

He added that arrests tied to the nationwide January protests were still ongoing.

CENTCOM says Iran poses clear threat to global security - Al Arabiya

May 17, 2026, 20:42 GMT+1

Iran poses a clear threat to global security and regional stability, Al Arabiya reported, citing a CENTCOM spokesperson as saying on Sunday.

The spokesperson accused Iran of carrying out deliberate attacks against civilians in the region and said Tehran had launched missiles from densely populated areas during the war, according to the report.

The spokesperson added that US operations against Iran had been “highly effective” and that CENTCOM was enforcing a blockade over Iran’s use of Hormuz “as a weapon to threaten freedom of navigation.”

Trump says he is waiting for updated Iran proposal - Axios

May 17, 2026, 19:49 GMT+1

US President Donald Trump said he still believes Iran wants a deal and is waiting for an updated Iranian proposal, Axios reported, citing an interview with the president on Sunday.

Trump said he hoped the new proposal would be better than the last offer Tehran submitted several days ago, according to Axios.

Trump declined to give a specific deadline for negotiations with Iran, the report said.

Khamenei's IRGC representative says diplomatic talks have leadership's approval

May 17, 2026, 19:41 GMT+1

Mojtaba Khamenei’s representative at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said diplomatic talks were proceeding under official supervision and with the supreme leader’s approval.

“Our negotiations are moving forward under the supervision of officials and with the approval of the leadership,” Abdollah Haji Sadeghi said.

“Sacred unity is more important than anything,” he added.

“We have a courageous, insightful, wise and commanding leader who guides the people beautifully,” Haji Sadeghi said.