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Multiple weapons experts have challenged the US denial of involvement in a strike on a sports hall in Lamerd, Iran, that killed 21 people. The US Central Command says the attack was not carried out by US forces, while Iranian officials call it a war crime.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met in Moscow, where both sides emphasized a shared strategic alignment on the Middle East, calling for de-escalation and political-diplomatic solutions. The talks follow Egyptian-mediated efforts amid heightened tensions involving Iran.
Iranian state media and military officials claim a US F-35 fighter jet was shot down over central Iran, with reports of a reward for the pilot's capture and a US search and rescue operation. Separate reports detail an A-10 Thunderbolt crash in Kuwait and an attack on US helicopters. Sources are primarily Russian state media, and claims remain unverified by independent outlets.
On day 35 of US-Israeli strikes on Iran, attacks have widened to include Tehran's historic Pasteur Institute and a bridge near the capital. Casualty figures from Iranian officials report over 2,000 killed, while diplomatic efforts by Pakistan and the UK continue amid speculation of a US military leadership shake-up.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants if Tehran does not agree to a deal, prompting warnings from Iran that it will strike US and Israeli targets in the region. The escalation follows a US-Israeli military operation against Iran on February 28, which reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other key leaders.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike bridges and electric power plants in Iran, escalating rhetoric that experts say could constitute war crimes. The remarks have drawn international condemnation and raised concerns about the humanitarian impact on civilians.
Iran has promised 'more crushing, broader and more destructive' attacks against the US and Israel following President Trump's threat to bomb Iran 'back to the Stone Age.' The war, now in its fifth week, has seen continued airstrikes on both sides, with rising casualties in Lebanon and regional instability as the UAE bars Iranians and Kuwait reports drone attacks.
As the US-Israel conflict with Iran enters its 34th day, President Trump's speech has deepened hostilities, prompting Iranian retaliation and raising fears of a prolonged war. Military deployments and international reactions suggest an escalating crisis with global implications.
The Gulf Cooperation Council's Secretary-General called on the UN Security Council to take measures to halt Iranian attacks and ensure safe navigation through strategic waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz. A draft resolution backed by Bahrain faces objections from Russia, China, and France.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it attacked Amazon's cloud computing center in Bahrain and an Oracle data center in Dubai, actions described as retaliation for attacks on Iran. The IRGC has also threatened further strikes on US IT companies in the region, raising regional tensions.
Iran's internet has been almost entirely cut off for over 790 hours amid ongoing military conflict with the US and Israel, according to NetBlocks. The blackout has entered its sixth week, with connectivity at about 1% of normal levels. Google search has partially resumed, but full access remains limited.
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a primetime address that the military campaign against Iran is nearing completion, but vowed to strike “extremely hard” for two to three more weeks. Iran responded with missile attacks on Israel, and the conflict continues to roil global markets and draw international concern.
According to the Financial Times, Gulf countries are exploring alternative oil export routes—including pipelines, roads, and railways—to bypass the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict with Iran. The proposals, which could take years and require significant investment, are driven by recent disruptions and Iran's closure of the strait to certain vessels. The US-led IMEC project connecting India to the Mediterranean is among the options under discussion.
US President Donald Trump says shipping in the Strait of Hormuz will resume naturally once the conflict with Iran concludes, while also stating Washington has no plans to normalize transit itself. Iran has allowed friendly nations to pass but demands American ships leave the Persian Gulf, and Russia urges the US to cease hostilities first.
Britain is hosting a virtual meeting of 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively shut down amid the US-Israeli war. The US will not attend, and Australia is among participants weighing contributions to secure the vital waterway.
President Trump says the US is still in touch with Iranian representatives, even as reports say Tehran cut direct talks after his ultimatum. A US-Israeli military operation and Iranian retaliation have left regional diplomacy in flux.
The US military has presented President Trump with a plan to seize Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles, according to The Washington Post. The plan involves complex logistics and significant risks, while White House officials claim Iran has agreed to transfer the material, though Tehran has not confirmed.
US President Trump claims Iran's president sought a ceasefire while Washington conditions it on reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Tehran denies the request as talks between the US and Iran are set to begin.
US-Israeli airstrikes have forced the shutdown of Iran's two largest steel producers, Mobarakeh Steel and Khuzestan Steel, with repairs expected to take up to a year. The attacks damage critical infrastructure and threaten significant economic losses, as Iran is the world's 10th largest steel producer.
As the US-Israel military operation against Iran enters its second month, European NATO allies are increasingly pushing back against Washington's demands for support, from airspace access to troop deployments. Disagreements over war strategy and lack of consultation have fueled a growing transatlantic rift.