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The UN Security Council is set to vote on a Bahrain-drafted resolution addressing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as the US-Iran conflict disrupts global energy supplies. Reports also detail the downing of a US F-15E and ongoing efforts to recover a missing crew member.
As the US-Iran standoff intensifies, President Trump has issued new threats against Iran's infrastructure, while Tehran claims to have downed US warplanes and warns the Strait of Hormuz may close. The conflicting narratives underscore the fragility of diplomatic efforts ahead of a key deadline.
Majid Khademi, head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards intelligence organization, was killed in an airstrike confirmed by Israel. His death marks another high-profile casualty in the ongoing conflict, with Iran blaming a 'terrorist attack by the American-Zionist enemy.'
US President Donald Trump has criticized Australia for not providing military help in the Middle East, despite Australian officials saying no specific request was made. Meanwhile, authorities warn of an increasing chance Tropical Cyclone Maila could hit the Queensland coast this weekend.
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could be 'taken out' in a single night, as the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran continues to escalate. Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks on Israel and Kuwait, while Israel has bombed Iranian petrochemical facilities and struck targets in Lebanon. The situation has raised fears of a broader regional war.
President Trump has threatened Iran with military action if a deal isn't reached by Tuesday's deadline, while negotiations continue through Pakistani intermediaries. Iran has rejected current proposals, and UK officials have criticized Trump's rhetoric as the conflict escalates.
Iran has formally rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal brokered by Pakistan, demanding instead a permanent end to hostilities. President Trump called Tehran's counterproposal 'not good enough' and reiterated his deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The development comes amid escalating tensions and Israeli warnings of further strikes.
Iran's state-imposed internet blackout, now exceeding 888 hours, is the longest nationwide shutdown ever recorded, according to NetBlocks. The blackout has severely restricted access to information, disrupted businesses and education, and drawn international attention as the war with the US and Israel continues.
South Korea is dispatching five vessels to Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu and sending special envoys to secure crude oil as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The country, which imports about 70% of its crude from the Middle East, is also considering diversifying imports from the US and Kazakhstan.
While India faces fuel shortages and social panic amid the Iran war, China has maintained energy stability through a combination of 120-day strategic petroleum reserves, diversified pipeline imports from Central Asia and Russia, and accelerating overland trade routes. Beijing's long-term planning and current economic slowdown have provided buffers against the Hormuz Strait disruption, though Middle East dependence remains a structural challenge.
The US-Iran conflict continues to escalate with President Trump threatening strikes on infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened, while Iran demands war reparations. China and Russia call for a ceasefire, and both sides report new attacks. Diplomatic efforts remain uncertain as the war enters its sixth week.
US President Donald Trump has issued a new ultimatum to Iran, threatening to destroy its power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday evening. Iran has dismissed the threats, with officials vowing retaliation and regional tensions continuing to escalate.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday, pledging security cooperation and discussing food security. The visit is part of Kyiv's broader diplomatic push across the Middle East, offering drone-defense expertise in exchange for support amid its war with Russia.
Iranian missile and drone attacks have hit critical infrastructure across the Gulf, including energy facilities in the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait, with reports of injuries and damage. Saudi Arabia said it intercepted seven ballistic missiles, while Kuwait recorded drone launches and reported civilian casualties. The strikes are the latest in an escalating conflict following US and Israeli actions against Iran.
A joint report by the African Union and the African Development Bank warns that the Middle East war threatens Africa's cost of living and growth, citing trade disruptions, currency depreciations, and potential GDP losses. The report highlights both risks and some potential gains for certain countries.
South Korea's foreign ministry said Sunday that ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz face differing circumstances, after two Japan-linked vessels passed through the waterway effectively blocked by Iran. The ministry noted that 26 South Korean vessels with 173 sailors remain stranded since late February, while Seoul works with partners to restore safe passage.
Aid groups warn that the war in the Middle East is severely disrupting the delivery of food and medicine to millions, with blocked shipping routes and rising costs compounding existing crises. The conflict has forced costly detours and is exacerbating humanitarian emergencies in regions like Africa, where fuel prices have soared.
President Donald Trump confirmed the rescue of the second crew member of an F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran, following a multi-day search that involved heavy firefights. Iran claims it destroyed four US aircraft during the rescue, a claim that remains unverified. The incident underscores the ongoing volatility of the conflict as Trump issues ultimatums and regional attacks continue.
Kuwaiti authorities say Iranian drone attacks damaged two power and water desalination plants, causing significant material damage but no injuries. The UAE also reported its air defences responding to missile and drone threats, while Bahrain reported fires. The attacks come amid ongoing US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with Gulf states bearing the brunt of Tehran's retaliation.
US President Donald Trump has issued a new 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, demanding it make a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz or face severe consequences. Iran has rejected the threat, and both sides continue military operations, including downed aircraft and strikes on economic targets, as regional conflict intensifies.