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Pakistan's opposition parties protested sharply against a significant increase in petroleum prices in the National Assembly, while the government defended the move citing international market fluctuations and the Middle East conflict. The protests led to the adjournment of the House without transacting any business.
Israeli forces conducted large-scale strikes on multiple airports in Tehran overnight, targeting assets linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The strikes, part of an ongoing campaign against Iranian military infrastructure, also reportedly killed two senior IRGC Quds Force commanders. Meanwhile, regional tensions remain high amid reports of civilian casualties and attacks on energy facilities.
Majid Khademi, head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards intelligence organization, was killed in an airstrike confirmed by Israel. His death marks another high-profile casualty in the ongoing conflict, with Iran blaming a 'terrorist attack by the American-Zionist enemy.'
Kirill Dmitriev, Russia's presidential envoy and head of RDIF, said a catastrophic oil shortage is inevitable, citing Saudi Arabia's record premium on crude sales. He also noted that physical crude prices for prompt delivery to Europe have hit $150 a barrel, as he previously predicted.
Pakistan has reportedly proposed a two-stage plan to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, involving an immediate ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, followed by broader negotiations. The US and Iran are considering the framework, though Iran has rejected immediate reopening of the strait and insists on permanent guarantees. The proposal comes as US President Donald Trump has threatened 'hell' on Tehran if no deal is reached by a Tuesday deadline.
Iran has reportedly rejected the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a temporary ceasefire, while a senior Iranian diplomat offered conditional passage if the US ends its Middle East aggression. The US and Iran appear close to talks, with Pakistan mediating.
Iran's state-imposed internet blackout, now exceeding 888 hours, is the longest nationwide shutdown ever recorded, according to NetBlocks. The blackout has severely restricted access to information, disrupted businesses and education, and drawn international attention as the war with the US and Israel continues.
South Korea is dispatching five vessels to Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu and sending special envoys to secure crude oil as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The country, which imports about 70% of its crude from the Middle East, is also considering diversifying imports from the US and Kazakhstan.
US intelligence assesses that AI-enhanced satellite images from Chinese company MizarVision could aid Iranian forces in targeting US and allied positions in the Middle East. The technology identifies and tags military assets across vast areas, a capability once reserved for national intelligence agencies. Reports highlight risks to deployed forces, including Australian personnel.
Kenyan energy officials Mohamed Liban, Joe Sang, and Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria face potential charges under anti-corruption laws after being arrested over alleged fuel stock data manipulation and irregular procurement. President William Ruto has vowed to crack down on "energy sector cartels," while lawyers push for accountability extending to private companies. The officials were released on bail pending arraignment.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Gulf producers to reroute energy exports, with Saudi Arabia shifting to its Red Sea port of Yanbu and Abu Dhabi using a pipeline to Fujairah. The measures are only partially compensating, as Iraq's output collapses, Kuwait's exports fall sharply, and Qatar's LNG capacity declines.
US President Donald Trump has once again extended his deadline for Iran to accept a deal, setting a new ultimatum for Tuesday 8pm Eastern Time. The announcement comes amid escalating threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure, with negotiations reportedly at an impasse and Iran rejecting ceasefire proposals. Multiple regional and international actors continue to push for a diplomatic solution as the conflict enters its sixth week.
US President Donald Trump has issued a new ultimatum to Iran, threatening to destroy its power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday evening. Iran has dismissed the threats, with officials vowing retaliation and regional tensions continuing to escalate.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Sunday, pledging security cooperation and discussing food security. The visit is part of Kyiv's broader diplomatic push across the Middle East, offering drone-defense expertise in exchange for support amid its war with Russia.
Iranian missile and drone attacks have hit critical infrastructure across the Gulf, including energy facilities in the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait, with reports of injuries and damage. Saudi Arabia said it intercepted seven ballistic missiles, while Kuwait recorded drone launches and reported civilian casualties. The strikes are the latest in an escalating conflict following US and Israeli actions against Iran.
Iranian drones struck Kuwait's oil infrastructure, causing fires and damage at key facilities, while Opec+ met to discuss output amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks, which also affected Bahrain, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, come amid escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions and threats from President Trump.
Australia has received assurances from key Asian fuel exporters—Japan, Singapore and South Korea—that normal fuel supplies will continue despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The guarantees come as Australia, which imports about 90% of its refined fuel, faces rising prices and shortages. The government is also diversifying sources and using LNG exports as leverage in negotiations.
Aid groups warn that the war in the Middle East is severely disrupting the delivery of food and medicine to millions, with blocked shipping routes and rising costs compounding existing crises. The conflict has forced costly detours and is exacerbating humanitarian emergencies in regions like Africa, where fuel prices have soared.
Kuwaiti authorities say Iranian drone attacks damaged two power and water desalination plants, causing significant material damage but no injuries. The UAE also reported its air defences responding to missile and drone threats, while Bahrain reported fires. The attacks come amid ongoing US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with Gulf states bearing the brunt of Tehran's retaliation.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met Qatar's Emir in Doha as part of a Gulf tour to discuss energy security amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. She is the first EU and NATO leader to visit the region since the conflict began, highlighting Italy's concerns over energy prices and regional stability.