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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad urged all sides to exercise restraint in the Middle East conflict after renewed US-Iran hostilities. Pakistan's calls come as Washington and Tehran exchanged attacks, with a fragile Pakistan-brokered ceasefire under strain.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the United States bears direct responsibility for any Israeli actions violating regional peace and security, amid overnight exchanges of fire between Iran and Israel. He also accused the IAEA chief of biased political views and said Tehran would respond to any resolution against it at the nuclear watchdog's Board of Governors meeting.
Yemen's Houthis have declared a ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea and claimed a missile attack on Israel, amid escalating exchanges between Israel and Iran. The moves threaten to disrupt key shipping routes and strain a fragile ceasefire.
Crude oil prices swung widely over recent sessions as Middle East tensions escalated and then eased. Reports from multiple outlets show Brent crude rising more than 3% after Iran's missile attack on Israel, then settling higher after both sides halted attacks, only to climb again after new U.S. strikes. A separate report from Dawn indicated a decline in prices following US-Iran talks in Switzerland.
Iran fired more than 20 ballistic missiles at Israel, with the IDF intercepting all projectiles and no casualties reported. The IDF warned the conflict could last several days and intensify, while Israel is expected to respond significantly, according to Jerusalem Post reports.
Iran has warned it will strike US and Israeli oil and gas facilities if its energy infrastructure is attacked again, following Israeli strikes on an Iranian petrochemical complex. The IRGC also claimed missile strikes on targets in Haifa, raising regional tensions.
Iran launched new missile attacks on Israel, with the IDF reporting all missiles intercepted. The exchange followed Israeli airstrikes on Iran and a strike on a Hezbollah facility in Beirut, with at least 15 people injured in Iran.
Satellite images analyzed by Al Jazeera and BBC Verify show widespread damage across Iran, Lebanon, and the Gulf following 100 days of US-Israeli attacks. Over 50 Iranian military bases have been damaged, with strikes hitting more than 13,000 targets, while a fragile ceasefire holds and both sides exchange fresh strikes.
Israel launched airstrikes on military targets in western and central Iran, hours after President Trump urged restraint. The exchange marks the first direct attacks between the two countries since a ceasefire two months ago, raising fears of a broader regional war.
Iranian officials warned that US naval blockade and Israeli strikes on Lebanon could lead to attacks on American bases, while expressing distrust of Washington's commitments. The Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control, they added.
Iran and Israel exchanged military strikes over the weekend, with Iran launching missiles at northern Israel and Israel conducting retaliatory attacks on Iranian territory. The escalation follows an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah facility in Beirut that killed at least two people, prompting Iranian warnings of a 'decisive and painful response.'
President Donald Trump has said the United States will secure and destroy Iran's highly enriched uranium regardless of whether negotiations produce a deal, warning of military action if necessary. His comments, reported by TASS, come as Washington and Tehran discuss the future of Iranian nuclear stockpiles.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on the international community to unite diplomatically to prevent Israel from disrupting the US-Iran agreements, expressing optimism about the negotiations and warning of the conflict's global economic impact.
US media report that the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency has upgraded its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to 'critical', citing concerns over Israeli spying on US officials amid US-Israeli tensions over the Iran war. The Israeli Embassy denies the allegations, calling them 'completely false'.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, Iranians show muted enthusiasm due to ongoing war and economic difficulties, despite the national team's participation. A 10-year-old fan's excitement contrasts with the broader public's subdued mood, while Team Melli faces logistical hurdles.
Iran has denounced a confidential IAEA report citing restricted access to its nuclear sites as a tool of political pressure, while denying any pursuit of nuclear weapons. The agency has warned that the lack of inspections poses a proliferation concern and urged restoration of verification activities. Differing accounts from regional outlets highlight competing views on the impact of past strikes and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The United States intends to make Iranian assets available to Gulf allies for rebuilding and repairs after damage caused by Iran, according to a source familiar with the matter. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has directed a team to assess the costs of damages already inflicted. The move follows recent attacks and counterstrikes, with peace negotiations reportedly stalled.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has made his third visit to Tehran in recent weeks, part of Islamabad's ongoing mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran. The visit comes amid heightened tensions, including recent military clashes and stalled negotiations, with Pakistan playing a central role as intermediary.
Recent reports detail US military involvement in coordinating vessel passages and conducting secretive ship-to-ship oil transfers near the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions with Iran. The New York Times, as cited by TASS, reports over 100 vessels were assisted, while Reuters details an operation involving at least 92 ships.
The US military says it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain, while conducting self-defense strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island. The attacks mark an escalation in the Gulf conflict despite a ceasefire, with Kuwait reporting damage at its international airport and diplomatic fallout.