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U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States will bomb an Iranian bridge or power plant if Iran fires at a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. He also reiterated threats against nuclear sites and claimed Iran wants nuclear talks. Tensions rise amid Houthi threats and global energy concerns.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran will block regional oil sales if it cannot sell its own, and that the Strait of Hormuz will only open under Iranian arrangements. The threat follows renewed US and Iranian strikes, with Ghalibaf warning that strikes will be met with counterstrikes.
Senior officials from the UAE and Saudi Arabia have posted similar messages on social media affirming close historical ties, signaling a thaw in relations months after a public falling out. The posts come amid renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and differing views on regional conflicts.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has described being pulled from rubble after a US-Israeli strike on a leadership compound, and discussed Iran's security failures, diplomatic efforts, and the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in the opening attack of the war.
Iranian officials and the IRGC have warned that any US attack on Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, will be met with reciprocal strikes on US and allied infrastructure across the Middle East. The warnings follow US President Donald Trump's threats to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants in response to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant each time Tehran attacks a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has warned of retaliation against US interests and oil exports. The conflict has escalated with US strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure.
Pakistan condemned the Houthis' maritime embargo threats against Saudi Arabia, warned it would defend its own maritime interests, and reaffirmed support for Riyadh at a UN Security Council briefing on Yemen, calling for dialogue and peaceful resolution.
Two Saudi crude tankers have reversed course in the Red Sea after Houthi threats, raising fears of a second maritime chokepoint disruption for Asian buyers already affected by Strait of Hormuz tensions. Analysts warn a full closure could disrupt 7.4 million barrels per day, leaving the Suez Canal as a longer, costlier alternative.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that continued hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz are not in the interests of Washington or Tehran, and called for an end to the conflict, denying that Russia is supplying weapons to Iran.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, a deeply buried facility near Natanz. The site, suspected of hosting an undeclared enrichment facility, remains untouched due to its depth and perceived lack of immediate threat, according to multiple reports.
The US military has completed its 11th night of strikes on Iran, targeting aircraft hangars and drone storage sites, while Iran continues attacks on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and other regional targets. Diplomatic efforts in Pakistan, led by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, have yet to yield a new arrangement, and the conflict has pushed oil prices higher.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is open to a diplomatic solution but accuses Iran of not being serious about talks, as US strikes continue for consecutive nights. Rubio warns Iran will 'pay a price' and reiterated the US goal of denuclearization.
US forces carried out an eleventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, with air defence activity reported across Tehran. President Trump warned the campaign is "not finished," while Iran and its allies threaten further escalation across the region.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's fortified nuclear site known as 'Pickaxe Mountain,' escalating tensions as the US-Iran conflict enters its fifth month. The facility, south of Tehran, is described as deeply buried and heavily fortified, while Tehran maintains it is for centrifuge assembly only.
The US launched strikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night, targeting air defense systems and maritime assets. President Trump warned of an impending attack on an underground nuclear facility near Natanz, as the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz continues.
The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a civilian nuclear deal that could allow Riyadh to enrich uranium on its soil, a shift in longstanding US non-proliferation policy. Critics warn the deal could spark a regional arms race and compromise Israel's security, while the agreement drops a previous requirement for Saudi normalization with Israel.
Al Jazeera reports that Khalil al-Hayya has been elected as Hamas's new political chief, narrowly defeating Khaled Meshaal. His leadership begins amid a fragile Gaza ceasefire and growing demands for the movement to cede power.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a Senate hearing where he estimated the war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far and defended an $88 billion supplemental funding request. Lawmakers pressed him on the rising costs, shifting justifications, and recent troop deaths, as the Pentagon warns it is running low on cash.
Persian Gulf monarchies are increasingly frustrated with the US-Iran conflict and may seek new security partnerships, while some states push for escalation and others for de-escalation, according to experts and reports cited by TASS.
As the US-Iran conflict continues, President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing multiple military options, including an expanded bombing campaign and increased troop deployments. Israeli officials warn that an intensified US campaign could prompt Tehran to retaliate directly against Israel, while the IDF maintains high readiness and close coordination with US forces.