Donald Trump has reiterated his threats to 'obliterate' Iran's Kharg Island and energy facilities, warning of massive damage without a quick deal, while the Pentagon reportedly prepares for a possible ground invasion or mass bombardment of Iran.

A Houthi attack on a cargo ship in the Red Sea's Bab al-Mandeb strait has resulted in the deaths of six people, including three Pakistani nationals, marking the first fatalities in the region in over a year and drawing condemnation from Pakistan and international bodies.

Tensions in the Red Sea have escalated with Houthi rebels claiming missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, some of which were intercepted by Greek Patriot systems. This comes as shipping in the region faces increased threats, with tankers altering courses to avoid Houthi-controlled chokepoints.

Pákistán předložil USA a Íránu návrh na okamžité příměří včetně otevření Hormuzského průlivu klíčového pro dopravu ropy, poté by následovala jednání o trvalé dohodě.

Global oil prices jumped above $115 a barrel and Asian stocks fell sharply as the US-Israel war with Iran escalates, following earlier surges after Yemeni Houthis attacked Israel and widened the conflict.

Iran is fortifying Kharg Island with missiles and air defenses in preparation for a possible US invasion, while analysts discuss potential US assault scenarios on the island and Tehran threatens to disrupt the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Reports indicate Iran is preparing mines, missiles, and traps to fend off a potential US invasion of the vital oil hub.

A Houthi attack on a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb strait of the Red Sea resulted in the deaths of at least six crew members. This incident marks the first fatal Houthi attack on a commercial vessel in the region.

A US delegation is set to travel to Pakistan for a new round of negotiations with Iran, as Tehran maintains that a final deal is still distant and continues to assert its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran also claims to be replenishing missile launchers faster than before.

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Multiple explosions rocked eastern and northeastern Tehran as Israeli strikes hit the Iranian capital, coinciding with the arrival of thousands of US Marines in the Middle East. This comes as the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has threatened attacks on Israeli and US university branches and specifically the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier once it is within range, with Iran's parliament speaker accusing the US of secretly planning a ground attack.

Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the IRGC Navy Corps, responsible for the Strait of Hormuz, was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike near Bandar Abbas, according to Israeli officials and media claims, though there has been no official confirmation from Iranian sources regarding his death.