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Following a US military operation against Tehran, Israel is bracing for a possible Iranian response, with assessments that Iran does not intend to return to full fighting. Defense officials highlight differing Israeli and US priorities regarding Iran, while US forces remain in Israel until 2027.
The US military conducted a second round of strikes on Iran, following President Trump's declaration that the interim agreement to end the war is over. Iran retaliated against US sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, prompting condemnation from those countries, while the US Treasury revoked a sanctions waiver.
The United States carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz ended the ceasefire. Iranian state media reported explosions in several locations, and Trump threatened further action, including seizing Kharg Island and hitting civilian infrastructure.
Seoul shares opened higher on Thursday as investors bought bargain-priced chip stocks following the previous session's steep sell-off. The KOSPI rose 3.3 percent, with Samsung Electronics and SK hynix leading gains, though U.S. markets ended mixed overnight.
US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will respond to any Iranian attack with 20 strikes, saying the US hit Iran 'very hard' after an earlier incident. The warning follows US Central Command's additional strikes on Iranian targets, with Trump also stating the ceasefire with Iran is no longer in effect.
Justin Bieber has been added to the star-studded lineup for the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, joining Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Coldplay. The 11-minute performance, curated by Chris Martin, will support the Fifa Global Citizen Education Fund, with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino predicting a massive global audience.
NATO leaders gathered in Ankara for a summit marked by billions in procurement deals and pledges of unity, while tensions with US President Donald Trump over defence spending and the Iran conflict loom large. Secretary General Mark Rutte defended the alliance's strength and Trump's commitment, despite criticism and questions about unity.
The United States has carried out new waves of strikes against Iran, targeting missile and coastal defense sites in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over and vowed to hit Iran hard, while Iran has retaliated with attacks on Gulf states and claimed strikes on US-linked facilities. Oil prices surged amid fears of renewed conflict.
The United States has launched additional strikes against Iran following Iranian attacks on shipping, with President Trump saying the interim agreement to end the war is over. French President Macron and other NATO leaders weigh in on the escalating situation.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican national, was fatally shot by an ICE agent during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. While ICE claims he rammed an officer's vehicle, witnesses and his family dispute this, prompting calls for an independent investigation and protests in Houston.
US stock markets fell as President Trump announced further strikes on Iran and the Federal Reserve signaled possible interest rate hikes. Oil prices surged past $80 a barrel, while travel stocks dropped and energy stocks gained.
The US military has launched additional strikes against Iran following Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with explosions reported across southern Iran. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire 'over', while Iran's military reportedly prepares a 'massive' response, and US Central Command denies involvement in some of the latest blasts.
The United States has carried out a new round of airstrikes on Iranian targets, responding to a drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes, which targeted missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions, mark an escalation despite a fragile ceasefire agreement. President Trump warned of further action, while Iran has yet to comment officially.
The United States has announced it will remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a designation in place since 1979. The decision, which will take effect in 45 days unless Congress blocks it, was announced by President Donald Trump after meeting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at a NATO summit in Ankara. The move is seen as a significant boost to Syria's economic recovery and international reintegration.
US President Donald Trump has renewed threats against Iran's Kharg Island, the country's main oil export hub, after declaring an interim ceasefire 'over' and warning of more strikes. The island handles about 90 percent of Iran's oil exports, making it strategically significant for global energy markets.
President Donald Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey aboard an older Air Force One instead of the new Qatari-gifted jet, saying the new plane would tour European bases for troops. The surprise switch raised questions about security concerns, which Trump acknowledged amid heightened tensions with Iran.
Pakistan has called on the US and Iran to exercise restraint after a series of overnight strikes raised fears of a renewed Middle East conflict. The appeal came from both Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Foreign Office, which also urged all sides to honor the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
TASS reports that more than four million mourners participated in farewell ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Karbala, Iraq, while authorities removed shrine gates to ease crowd flow. A planned funeral in Mashhad, Iran, was postponed to the evening of July 9 due to extended mourning events in Iraq.
Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgolami said Iran's concerns about a US presence near its borders are rational and legitimate, despite Armenian assurances about the Trump Route project. Russian officials and experts have questioned the project's prospects and Russia's role.
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is over and threatened fresh strikes, as fighting flared around the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command struck over 80 targets, and Iranian state media reported explosions, raising oil prices and straining the interim deal.