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Arab and Islamic Foreign Ministers Convene in Riyadh on Regional Security

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Arab and Islamic foreign ministers convened an emergency meeting in Riyadh to coordinate a response to the expanding Iran-US/Israel conflict. The meeting brings together Gulf state FMs, OIC members, and key regional actors to develop a unified diplomatic position. Qatar warned Gulf states will face Iranian retaliation if the US ends the war unilaterally without securing Iran's agreement. Russia announced it is expanding military cooperation with Iran. EU foreign policy chief confirmed the bloc is working with Middle East partners on conflict resolution. Iran executed Kouroush Keyvani, convicted of espionage for Israel, via its judiciary, with Iran's Mizan News Agency confirming the hanging.

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