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Following the funeral of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, senior figures, parliamentarians, and pro-government media have intensified calls for revenge. A conservative daily published a wanted list of Western officials, while analysts debate the role of psychological warfare and deterrence.
The United States has launched new military strikes on Iran, targeting sites near Tehran and the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claims attacks on US assets in Gulf countries. Casualties and interceptions of missiles have been reported, with President Trump threatening further strikes if negotiations stall.
The US launched a second wave of attacks on Iran's coastal defences and missile sites, prompting Iranian retaliation against US targets in Gulf states. Oil prices rose to a one-month high as hostilities escalated around the Strait of Hormuz.
The International Monetary Fund has warned that the global economy has largely used up its capacity to absorb energy shocks, with oil reserves depleted and inventories near operational minimums. The warning comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted amid the US-Iran conflict, threatening further economic damage.
As the US and Iran impose rival blockades on the Strait of Hormuz, legal experts explain why US actions may be lawful under the San Remo Manual while Iran's fee system and targeting of vessels may violate international law, including UNCLOS provisions.
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered an emotional farewell at his final Prime Minister’s Questions, saying his political journey is over. He is set to hand over to Andy Burnham, who pledges to end political instability and has appointed Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting to key cabinet roles.
US President Donald Trump has called for faster weapons production amid reports that the conflict with Iran has depleted key munitions stockpiles. Officials say the war cost $37.5bn, struck over 13,000 targets, and intercepted more than 1,700 Iranian drones and missiles. Trump denied any shortfall, while analysts warn replenishment could take months to years.
The US military has struck a marine control tower in Iran's Chabahar port, part of a surveillance network used by the IRGC. At least seven people were killed in the strikes, according to authorities. The US also denied IRGC claims of an attack on a US special operations center in Syria.
Reports from The New York Times and Haaretz allege Israel attempted to recruit former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as an intelligence asset, with plans to install him as a leader after regime change. Ahmadinejad's office has denied the claims, and the reports remain unconfirmed while sparking political debate.
The United States Central Command announced a new wave of strikes against Iranian military capabilities, targeting sites linked to threats against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports from Iranian media describe explosions in multiple cities, and Tehran has declared the strait closed after a recent incident.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened to close additional export routes serving US and allied interests after shutting the Strait of Hormuz, while the US military has launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets. The escalation includes a naval blockade, tanker interceptions, and attacks on Gulf allies, raising tensions across the region.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to close all other export corridors benefiting the US and its allies, following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the US naval blockade. US strikes continue, while Houthi forces in Yemen fired missiles at Saudi Arabia, escalating regional tensions.
The US has reinstated a naval blockade on Iranian ports following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. US forces have disabled vessels attempting to breach the blockade, while Iran says its control over the waterway will not be compromised.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has carried out missile and drone strikes on a US air base in Jordan and plans to continue attacking US military bases until 'ultimate victory,' according to reports from the Russian state news agency TASS. The strikes are described by the IRGC as a 'retaliation operation' that is still underway.
The interim US-Iran ceasefire has collapsed, leading to renewed airstrikes, Iranian retaliation, and threats to close strategic straits. President Trump has escalated rhetoric, proposing and quickly abandoning a toll plan for the Strait of Hormuz, while global oil prices rise. The conflict has renewed discussions in Washington about regime change, with diplomatic efforts failing to secure concessions.
The US and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes over the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington targeting Iranian provinces and Tehran hitting Gulf states and shipping. The escalation has undermined the June 17 memorandum of understanding, while oil markets reacted with a 3.5% price rise.
India has summoned Iran's deputy envoy in New Delhi to protest attacks on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which killed an Indian national and injured 10 others. New Zealand also summoned Iran's ambassador, urging de-escalation. India called for an immediate halt to violence and a return to dialogue.
Iran's foreign ministry has condemned Britain's move to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a security threat, calling it 'unjustified' and 'irresponsible.' The UK government proscribed the IRGC under fast-tracked legislation following attacks on the Jewish community and Iranian dissidents, with breaches punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
The United States has carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran and announced the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, with President Trump threatening further escalation. The UAE reported that two of its oil tankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards accused the US of jeopardising global oil and gas supplies.
President Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, imposing a 20% toll on eligible cargo, but reversed the toll the next day. The move highlights the fragile ceasefire and the strategic importance of the waterway, with Iran and the US at odds over control.