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The US-Iran memorandum of understanding on the Strait of Hormuz promised safe passage but left key questions unanswered. Both sides interpret the agreement differently, and its rapid unravelling has exposed the lack of implementation mechanisms.
Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress (Israel), discusses the US-Iran MoU, Trump's Iran strategy, and a meeting with Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi in Paris, expressing optimism about Iran's future and renewed Israeli-Iranian ties.
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.
US President Donald Trump announced that Iran has released an American citizen detained since December 2024, identified by her lawyer as US-Iranian Dena Karari. However, Iran's judiciary has denied any release or exchange of American prisoners, creating a direct contradiction with Washington's claim.
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 U.S. military has launched airstrikes on Greater Tunb Island in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian defense and missile sites, as part of an intensified campaign and reimposed blockade on Iranian ports. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone fire against regional targets, and Tehran has threatened to halt regional energy exports.
The United States fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island, part of its naval blockade on Iran, while strikes were reported in Tehran and other cities. Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has plunged amid the escalating conflict.
The United States carried out new strikes on Iran after three merchant ships were hit in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran threatened to shut additional energy export routes. US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel advanced, and the body of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq for funeral processions.
South Korean stocks tumbled sharply as escalating Middle East tensions and a selloff in technology shares rattled investors. The KOSPI fell more than 6 percent in a volatile session, while the Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate. The U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran, adding to worries about energy supplies.
Argentina's football team celebrated their World Cup semifinal victory over England by holding up a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas,' sparking controversy and potential FIFA sanctions. The incident has reignited tensions over the disputed Falkland Islands, with the UK urging FIFA to investigate.
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.
The family of Craig Foreman, a British citizen jailed in Iran on espionage charges, says a judge extended his sentence by two years for speaking to the media. Reports also detail hunger strikes, denied medical care, and a lack of family contact for the couple.
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.
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.
President Donald Trump declined to rule out a US military operation to seize Iran's Kharg Island, the hub of roughly 90% of Iran's crude oil exports. Military experts outline a possible amphibious assault involving Marines, naval and air forces, aimed at preserving the oil infrastructure for a post-Islamic Republic government.
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.
Pakistan's KSE-100 index snapped a two-day losing streak, gaining more than 1,700 points on Wednesday and continuing its rebound on Thursday with a surge of around 2,600 points. Analysts attribute the recovery to investor sentiment turning positive after US President Donald Trump's remarks on Iran and easing concerns over oil prices.
Tehran's ultraconservative Hamshahri newspaper has published images of 13 international politicians, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, labeled as 'wanted' in connection with the death of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The article, which appeared online and was later removed, has prompted German officials to warn of potential Iranian attacks in Europe.
The United States has launched strikes against Iran, with bombings reported in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, and Ahvaz, and Iran retaliating with attacks on Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The US naval blockade on Iranian ports has resumed, and President Trump has reversed a plan to charge a toll on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has entered its sixth day, with the International Energy Agency warning about energy security.