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Three Indian sailors were killed when the US military struck the tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. The incident has prompted India to summon a senior US diplomat to protest. The US says the ship violated its blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran.
The UK government has introduced the National Security (State Threats) Bill, which would give the Home Secretary power to designate foreign state-linked groups as threats to national security, potentially including Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The legislation, expected to come into force next month, would criminalize support for designated proxies and follows a rise in Iran-backed plots and a 35% increase in state threat investigations.
Iran's sports minister has warned FIFA that the team could halt matches if unauthorized flags are displayed or political chants are heard. The threat comes amid heightened scrutiny of political symbols at the tournament, including an incident where an Israeli flag was removed from a fan.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog called on Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to free Lebanon from Hezbollah and Iran's influence, extending a hand of peace. Aoun, in a CNN interview, expressed Lebanese war fatigue and criticized Iran for using Lebanon as a bargaining chip. Herzog cited Hezbollah's violations of past agreements as obstacles to peace.
The United States and Iran have exchanged new threats following a round of airstrikes, deepening concerns over the fragile ceasefire. The escalation follows the downing of a US helicopter, with both sides accusing each other of undermining diplomacy.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized Iran's right to self-defense and called on the US to withdraw its forces from the region, following US strikes on Iran and subsequent IRGC attacks on US bases. The exchanges were reported by TASS, which highlighted both Iran's condemnation of US actions and its warning of retaliation.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Jordan, and Kuwait reported intercepting hostile targets, after US strikes on Iranian territory. The exchange marks a sharp escalation in the days-long conflict, with analysts divided on whether de-escalation or further confrontation lies ahead.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it struck the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and a base in Kuwait in retaliation for US attacks, following the downing of an American Apache helicopter. The US Central Command denies the attacks succeeded, saying all Iranian strikes failed.
A US Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz; both crew members were rescued and President Trump said they are fine. The cause remains unclear, and the incident follows recent Iran-Israel exchanges and ongoing tensions over the waterway.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid has sharply criticized the Israeli government's handling of the conflict with Iran, stating that recent strikes serve no strategic objective. His remarks come amid a nationwide school shutdown and as the Home Front Command adjusts restrictions, with other opposition figures also voicing concerns about the government's approach.
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has denounced the upcoming US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding as 'morally wrong and strategically misguided,' arguing that diplomacy with the Islamic Republic will not end regional instability. His remarks follow recent military exchanges between Iran and Israel and come amid ongoing US-mediated negotiations.
Amid renewed Iranian missile attacks and a fragile US-Iran framework, a Jerusalem Post podcast explores the deep ties between Iran and Hezbollah, questioning whether Washington's approach can succeed. The hosts argue that Lebanon and Iran are inseparable, and that the route to a weaker Tehran runs through dismantling its proxies.
Yemen's Houthis have declared a ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea and claimed a missile attack on Israel, amid escalating exchanges between Israel and Iran. The moves threaten to disrupt key shipping routes and strain a fragile ceasefire.
Crude oil prices swung widely over recent sessions as Middle East tensions escalated and then eased. Reports from multiple outlets show Brent crude rising more than 3% after Iran's missile attack on Israel, then settling higher after both sides halted attacks, only to climb again after new U.S. strikes. A separate report from Dawn indicated a decline in prices following US-Iran talks in Switzerland.
Iran fired more than 20 ballistic missiles at Israel, with the IDF intercepting all projectiles and no casualties reported. The IDF warned the conflict could last several days and intensify, while Israel is expected to respond significantly, according to Jerusalem Post reports.
Iran has warned it will strike US and Israeli oil and gas facilities if its energy infrastructure is attacked again, following Israeli strikes on an Iranian petrochemical complex. The IRGC also claimed missile strikes on targets in Haifa, raising regional tensions.
Iranian officials warned that US naval blockade and Israeli strikes on Lebanon could lead to attacks on American bases, while expressing distrust of Washington's commitments. The Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control, they added.
Iran's military has said it has concluded its attacks on Israel, but warned of even more massive strikes if Israel responds. The statements come amid escalating tensions following Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and Iran's latest missile attack on Israel.
Iraqi militias, including Iran-backed groups, have announced moves to integrate their weapons into state institutions, a development welcomed by US officials. However, questions remain about the depth of these changes, with some groups rejecting disarmament and others signaling a break from the Popular Mobilization Forces.
The US military said it struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites on Qeshm Island and Goruk after shooting down four Iranian drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's navy reported firing warning shots at US forces, a claim denied by CENTCOM. The conflict is also pushing millions into acute hunger, the UN food agency warned.