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US-Israel-Iran War Updates: Amid boiling tensions over the Middle East conflict, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticised the US and Israel at the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, accusing both countries of "expansionism and warmongering" and warning that instability in the Middle East would become a "lose-lose proposition for all sides". Araghchi also accused the UAE of direct involvement in attacks against Iran and urged Abu Dhabi to reconsider its "alliance with Israel". The comments came as tensions continued to rise across the region. A Hezbollah drone strike wounded several Israeli civilians near the Lebanon border, while Israeli air raids continued across southern Lebanon ahead of planned talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials in the US. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to end the conflict showed limited signs of movement. US Vice President JD Vance said progress was being made in negotiations with Iran as President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The White House later said both leaders agreed on the need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the free flow of global energy supplies. Araghchi said the waterway remained open for commercial shipping, but only for vessels cooperating with Iranian authorities. Separately, the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre reported that a commercial ship near Fujairah in the UAE had been seized and was heading towards Iranian waters. Stay with IndiaToday.in for the latest updates.

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