Middle East Conflict – Daily Neptune P2P Group update 074 (1600h GST 20 May)

Headlines: Trump states the US was “an hour away” from authorising military action against Iran and gives Tehran only days to reach an acceptable agreement before potential strikes resume. Iranian military officials warn that Iran would open “new fronts” using new methods should conflict recommence. The US Senate advances a War Powers Resolution requiring congressional approval before further military operations against Iran can continue, although the measure still faces a House vote and likely presidential veto. G7 finance ministers issue a joint statement calling for the restoration of free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first collective G7 demand for reopening the waterway. The UAE Ministry of Defence confirms that all hostile UAVs intercepted or impacting UAE territory during the previous 48 hours originated from Iraqi territory. Explosions are reported across Haifa and Nahariya in northern Israel during the early hours of 20 May following interceptor activity against incoming aerial targets from Lebanon.

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