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As the US-Israel conflict with Iran nears its one-month mark, US intelligence assessments indicate that only about a third of Iran's missile arsenal has been confirmed destroyed, with another third likely damaged or buried. The findings contradict President Trump's public remarks, and outlets report that significant Iranian capabilities remain operational, including missile launchers and cruise missiles.
Pakistan's foreign minister says indirect US-Iran talks remain active despite reports that Tehran rejected a US 15-point proposal and refused to meet American officials in Islamabad. Mediators including Turkey and Egypt are seeking alternative venues as the conflict continues.
The US-Israel war on Iran has disrupted about one-third of global helium supplies, threatening medical imaging and semiconductor manufacturing. Qatar, a key producer, has cut exports by 14%, and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely restricted. Analysts warn of ripple effects across the global economy.
President Trump has reportedly told aides he wants to conclude the conflict with Iran in the coming weeks, according to The Wall Street Journal, with a planned visit to China in mid-May hinging on the war's end. Bloomberg reports the war has strained alliances and depleted US military stockpiles, even as Iran's Supreme Leader was killed in the initial strikes.
The US-Israeli war with Iran has disrupted global energy markets, with developing countries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East facing soaring fuel costs. Nations like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Egypt have implemented conservation measures, while Israel remains insulated due to its offshore gas fields. The conflict has also caused significant drops in Strait of Hormuz traffic and rising oil prices, with experts warning of disproportionate impacts on vulnerable populations.
As President Trump suggests Iran may seek a ceasefire, analysts point to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as the true power center, with the president lacking authority over war and peace decisions. The IRGC's dominance has grown amid recent conflicts, complicating any potential negotiations.
The Israeli military says it has struck more than 3,000 targets in Iran since launching Operation Roaring Lion, including command centers, weapons storage facilities, and air defense systems. The campaign has expanded amid reports of damage in Tel Aviv and casualties in Tabriz, with the IDF vowing to destroy all pre-war targets by Wednesday.
Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon have killed at least five people, including a Christian party member and a paramedic, as the military expands its campaign beyond Hezbollah strongholds. Over one million people have been displaced, and Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of indiscriminate attacks.
An Iranian diplomat has stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all ships except those from 'aggressor' nations, amid reports of Iran closing the waterway to US and Israeli-linked vessels during the ongoing conflict. The statements come as Iran reports attacks on tankers without permission and pledges to continue the closure for the long term.
As US-Israeli air raids continue across Iran, Tehran's leadership claims victory is near, while a reported assassination attempt wounds a former foreign minister. Missile strikes near Israel's Dimona facility and threats over the Strait of Hormuz mark an escalating conflict with regional implications.
President Donald Trump said the US-led military campaign against Iran is "getting very close" to achieving its objectives and signaled a possible winding down, even as Israel continued strikes on Tehran and the conflict fueled economic and diplomatic fallout. Trump outlined five goals, including degrading Iran's missile capabilities and dismantling its navy and air defenses, while Democrats and international observers voiced skepticism about the path to peace.
Following the death of Ali Khamenei, Iran faces a historic transition as his son Mojtaba Khamenei is elected supreme leader. Reports indicate the move consolidates power within a security-centric framework, raising questions about the future of Iran's political and economic trajectory amid ongoing conflict.
As the US-Israel conflict with Iran disrupts Gulf oil supplies and closes the Strait of Hormuz, some analysts see crude surpassing $150 or even $200, while others point to diplomatic efforts and falling prices as signs of easing tensions. A look at the competing forecasts and the facts behind them.
Several countries, including India, China, and Pakistan, are reportedly negotiating with Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report cited by TASS. Meanwhile, Iranian state media says a parliamentary commission has approved plans to impose tolls on vessels using the waterway, which has seen crossings drop by 95% due to the recent conflict.
Maritime intelligence suggests military escorts would reanimate only 8-10% of regular navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic has halted following the US-Israeli assault on Iran. Chinese analysts warn that drone and mine threats make such operations extremely risky, while Washington reportedly considers ground troops to reopen the vital waterway carrying 20% of global oil supplies.
The Israeli military claims to have killed Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of Iran's Basij paramilitary forces, in a targeted airstrike in Tehran. If confirmed, the 62-year-old's death would represent a significant blow to Iran's internal security apparatus, though Iranian authorities have neither confirmed nor denied the claim. Reports regarding the status of other officials remain disputed.
Explosions were heard over Dubai early Tuesday as the UAE military reportedly intercepted incoming Iranian missiles and drones, according to France 24—a claim not independently verified or confirmed by UAE officials. Meanwhile, Israel launched new strikes on Tehran and Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as the 18-day conflict continued to escalate regionally, causing civilian casualties and energy market disruption.