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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has endorsed the recent US strikes on Iran as 'absolutely necessary,' citing Iranian violations of the ceasefire. The strikes came after attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with other leaders urging diplomatic pressure alongside military action.
Oil prices jumped over three percent as the US and Iran exchanged strikes following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington revoked a sanctions waiver, while Iran accused the US of violating a memorandum of understanding. Regional alerts sounded in Bahrain and Kuwait, and Jordan reported shooting down Iranian missiles.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was expected to visit Israel on Wednesday to meet with Israeli leaders, but reports differ on whether the visit is still on. The backdrop is renewed US strikes against Iran, which Iran says have caused injuries and prompted retaliatory claims by its Revolutionary Guards.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced strikes on dozens of US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, citing retaliation for US attacks on Iranian territory. Reports also mention eight key infrastructure sites destroyed, with warnings of more decisive responses and potential revocation of agreements if the ceasefire is violated.
The US military launched strikes on Iran in response to attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran accusing the US of violating a ceasefire agreement. The US Treasury revoked a sanctions waiver on Iranian oil exports, and Qatar and Saudi Arabia denounced the attacks on their tankers.
In the aftermath of the US-Israeli war in Iran, regional powers are shaping a new security architecture. While the US pushes a track linking Iran's containment to Gulf security and the Abraham Accords, a regional autonomy track involving Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt is gaining momentum, and China supports de-escalation through Saudi-Iranian rapprochement.
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, catching fire. The incident has heightened concerns over shipping security in the vital waterway, with reports of multiple vessels attacked and suspicion falling on Iran.
Belgium advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-1 victory over the United States in Seattle. The match was overshadowed by FIFA's decision to overturn a red card for US striker Folarin Balogun, following reported lobbying by President Donald Trump. Belgium will face Spain in the next round.
Seven OPEC+ producers, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed to increase oil production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day from August, marking the fifth consecutive monthly hike. The move comes as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz gradually returns to normal following the US-Israeli war with Iran, though output remains below pre-conflict levels.
Funeral processions for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei have begun in Tehran and Najaf, with week-long ceremonies planned across Iran and Iraq before his burial in Mashhad. Khamenei was killed in late February in joint US-Israeli strikes, and his son Mojtaba has succeeded him.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials attended funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, but his successor and son Mojtaba Khamenei remained absent. The week-long funeral has paused US-Iran talks, which President Trump said may be 'over' after recent strikes.
Iran has begun a six-day funeral for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike in February. The ceremony, expected to draw millions, features public calls for retribution against Donald Trump and highlights regional tensions, including US sanctions and inflammatory rhetoric.
US President Donald Trump told reporters and CNBC that Iran is agreeing to virtually all American demands, citing military success in the months-long war that began on February 28. Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding for a ceasefire, with implementation talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan held in Switzerland.
Indirect talks between the United States and Iran in Doha have concluded with both sides reporting progress, including the establishment of a communications channel to address breaches of their memorandum of understanding. President Donald Trump says the denuclearisation of Iran is moving well, while mediators Qatar and Pakistan describe positive momentum.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Qatari mediators in Doha, while Iran denied plans for direct talks with the US, despite President Trump's claim. Qatar said no high-level meetings were planned, with indirect negotiations set to continue.
Washington and Tehran are sending delegations to Doha for indirect technical talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and the release of $6 billion in frozen funds. However, Iranian officials insist no direct meetings with the US are planned, contradicting President Trump's claim that talks would take place.
US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran will take place in Qatar on Tuesday, but Iranian officials say no direct negotiations are planned, as the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that $6 billion of $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar would be released, citing the interim deal with the U.S. as a victory. However, tensions remain high after recent attacks in the Persian Gulf and internal disagreements between civilian leaders and the IRGC over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian and US technical teams are set to meet in Doha in the coming days to continue implementing a memorandum of understanding, after weekend strikes threatened the fragile accord. The interim agreement aims to end four months of conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Following a weekend of tit-for-tat strikes that threatened to derail the interim peace deal, the US and Iran have agreed to halt attacks and resume technical talks. However, an Iranian official said no technical meetings are scheduled this week, even as reports suggest a meeting in Qatar was planned.