TASS, citing the Russian Defence Ministry, said a Russian warship fired two red signal flares toward a Danish helicopter to deter what it described as a 'provocative' action.

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Senior military leaders from the US, Israel and Gulf states held a secret meeting in Germany last week organized by CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper, the first such high-level gathering in more than six months since US and Israeli operations against Iran. Participants included military chiefs from Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Egypt. Cooper told attendees US forces will not withdraw from the Middle East in response to Iranian attacks on US bases and outlined plans to expand vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli chief of staff Eyal Zamir briefed delegates on Israeli operations across multiple fronts. Sources said Israel and Saudi Arabia, with US assistance, are discussing Saudi military options supported by Israeli intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance as Houthi attacks on Saudi targets intensify and the group extends its influence around the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb.