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Iran's Foreign Minister held separate discussions with Pakistan's military chief and Qatar's top diplomat to explore pathways toward regional de-escalation, coinciding with Oman-backed proposals for a joint shipping corridor through the contested Strait of Hormuz.
Malaysia's embassy in Doha has advised its citizens in Qatar to comply with local security directives, remain vigilant, and avoid military zones following recent regional developments in the Gulf.
Bahrain activated air raid alerts on Sunday as Iran launched fresh missile and drone attacks against Gulf facilities, escalating regional tensions despite a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire agreement signed in June.
The United States has conducted its eighth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military facilities and coastal defences. The escalation follows deaths of two US military personnel in Jordan and the breakdown of a month-old interim ceasefire agreement.