Morning update

Good Morning Middle East Eye readers, If you are just joining us, here are key developments from across the region and beyond: *The United States Central Command has directed the establishment of a task force that will support US government's efforts to prevent Iran from using ground routes to transport advanced weapons and other materials. *The Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles over the Riyadh and southern regions of the kingdom, spokesman for the coalition, Major General Turki al-Malki, said. *Riyadh's financial district was targeted and the area's Aramco building was damaged after the Saudi-led coalition forces said they intercepted missiles over Riyadh's airspace, multiple witnesses told AFP on Sunday. *The United Arab Emirates National Guard said on Sunday that it has rescued 22 people, all of whom are of Arab nationals, after a fire broke out on a cargo ship in the Sea of Oman. *The death toll from Saturday's air strikes on a village near Yemen's capital, Sanaa, has risen to at least 33, with 39 wounded. *Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has warned the United States that it will respond with a "devastating response" if attacks resume. *France's far-left presidential contender Jean-Luc Mélenchon has said that French ships will, if necessary, escort flotillas of citizens as he vowed "direct action" to come to the aid of the Palestinians. *Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed “ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions, and enhance security and stability” with Qatari Prime Minister and and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. *Iran’s ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali has said Iran and Russia have discussed strengthening military and security cooperation. *Iran on Sunday executed three men convicted of taking part in armed unrest during protests in January 2026 and carrying out operations for Israel and the United States, state media reported. *Britain's Your Party has said that its petition calling for a public enquiry into Britain’s involvement in Israel’s genocide in Gaza has reached 90,000, approaching 100,000 mark that will make it eligible for a debate in parliament.