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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.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified underground facility near Iran's Natanz nuclear complex. The site, buried deep under a mountain, is assessed by experts to be beyond the reach of the most powerful US bunker-buster bombs. Construction began in 2020 following sabotage at Natanz, and Iran denies any nuclear activity there.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening global energy supplies and trade routes through the Red Sea. The move escalates the US-Iran war and tests Saudi Arabia's strategic patience, with UN officials warning of further regional confrontation.
France has summoned Iran's charge d'affaires after two French diplomats were detained by Iranian security services in Tehran. The incident has drawn condemnation from the European Union, while Iran's foreign ministry denies mistreatment and accuses the diplomats of interference.
Iranian forces launched a barrage of missiles and drones targeting US Sheikh Isa Airbase in Bahrain, according to reports from Al Jazeera and TASS. The attack marks an escalation in the US-Iran conflict, following US strikes inside Iran and President Trump's declaration ending the ceasefire.
Seoul stocks snapped a two-day losing streak, closing up 3.56% as investors bought tech heavyweights. The Korean won strengthened, and market breadth was positive. Analysts cited bargain hunting in semiconductors and a bullish outlook from global investment banks.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it targeted US military facilities in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Oman, as well as Amazon data infrastructure in Bahrain. The US military's Central Command said it hit dozens of targets in Iran. The claims come amid escalating hostilities between the two countries.
Regional mediators have presented the US and Iran with a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and salvaging the collapsing memorandum of understanding. Both sides have responded, with Washington reportedly holding fire for two nights and demanding a longer truce, while some experts warn the ceasefire could be a US ploy to prepare a ground operation.
The US and Iran have exchanged a new round of strikes, with Washington targeting Iranian military capabilities and Tehran hitting US assets in the Gulf. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the situation as a 'full-scale war,' while diplomatic messages reportedly continue through mediators.
Iran has condemned US strikes on civilian infrastructure, including a children's cancer hospital, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi vowed Tehran 'fears no one.' The US has launched strikes for a 13th consecutive night, and Iranian leaders warn of retaliation targeting Gulf nations.
The US has launched a ninth night of strikes targeting Iran following the deaths of American service members, with President Trump vowing Iran will 'pay.' Iranian officials warn of 'unforgettable lessons' as oil prices rise and regional tensions escalate.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that Tehran has received proposals via mediators to end renewed fighting with the United States, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington remains open to diplomatic solutions. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the proposal includes a 10-day ceasefire to revive an interim deal.
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has arrived in Islamabad for an official visit, holding meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The discussions focus on bilateral cooperation, regional security, and the ongoing US-Iran conflict, with Pakistan continuing its mediation efforts.
Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, succeeding Yahya Sinwar. Al-Hayya, a founding member and chief negotiator, won an internal run-off against Khaled Meshaal. His first policy speech called for Palestinian unity and national dialogue.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed a series of strikes on US military facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, while the US says it remains 'locked and loaded' but open to talks. The attacks follow US airstrikes on Iran that both sides frame within a broader conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
Hamas has announced the election of Khalil al-Hayya as head of its political bureau, filling a vacancy left since Yahya Sinwar's death in October 2024. The vote came after a run-off between al-Hayya and Khaled Meshaal, with changes to the group's voting process due to security challenges.
Iran has been targeting military and civilian infrastructure across Gulf states and Jordan in response to US strikes on Iranian territory, while deliberately avoiding attacks on US naval assets and Israel, according to Al Jazeera reporting. Analysts attribute this strategy to a desire to pressure Washington without provoking a devastating US response, as Gulf states deny allowing their territories to be used for attacks against Iran.
An Iranian source says negotiations with Washington cannot resume while US attacks continue, warning of an offensive phase if strikes persist. Mediators have proposed a 10-day ceasefire to revive an interim deal, but Tehran remains skeptical.
The US has launched a ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran after a US soldier was killed in a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone in Iraq. Iran's IRGC reported oil tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz and claimed to have downed a US drone, while the US embassy in Bahrain warned of potential Iranian attacks.
Explosions have been reported in several Iranian cities, including Bushehr, Bandar Abbas, and Jask, according to Iranian news agencies cited by TASS. The reports have been linked to US-Israeli strikes on Iran, though specific details remain limited.