US Central Command announced that shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz have been cleared of Iranian naval mines, restoring commercial navigation. Meanwhile, regional diplomats and Washington continue negotiations to de-escalate tensions following months of heightened military posturing.
The US vice-president announced significant progress after the first round of talks between the US and Iran regarding nuclear inspectors. Separately, China's top diplomat met with Iran's deputy security chief to discuss regional developments and bilateral cooperation following the Switzerland talks with the US.
Iran has launched attacks targeting Qatar and other US Gulf allies, with Qatar intercepting a missile attack and drone attacks disrupting flights in Dubai. This comes despite US intelligence warnings that contradicted claims of surprise regarding Iran's strikes.
Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic more than two weeks into the war engulfing the Middle East. It would also suggest Iran's senior leadership has been infiltrated by Israeli intelligence, says France 24's Angela Diffley, meaning Iran's leaders "can no longer trust anybody".
After the death of Ali Khamenei, the Iranian security chief refuses negotiations with the USA. The Hezbollah militia from Lebanon has entered the conflict.
Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has firmly rejected claims circulating in Western media that Tehran orchestrated a plot to assassinate Donald Trump Jr. The denial comes amid heightened rhetorical tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Amidst ongoing conflict, a large funeral procession was held in Tehran for Ali Larijani, the assassinated head of security services, with supporters of the Iranian regime filling the streets.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has commented on the assassinations of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani and Basij forces commander Gholamreza Soleimani, stating that 'every blood has its price'.
An Israeli official has claimed that the assassination of Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, by the US and Israel was made possible by intelligence provided by sources within Tehran.
Iranian missiles have struck near Netanyahu’s office in a massive retaliatory barrage, with Israel admitting over 120 injuries from Iranian strikes in the past 24 hours, as the conflict continues to escalate.
Mohsen Rezaei reiterated Tehran's stance that any aggressive moves by Washington would trigger severe retaliatory consequences from Iran, underscoring ongoing regional military tensions.
China has condemned as 'unacceptable' the killing of Iranian leaders, including Larijani, and attacks on civilians, further complicating the Middle East conflict following reported assassinations and intensifying use of force.
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah condemned the killing of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani by Israel, calling it 'cowardly', as Iran continues to vow retaliation and prepares to hold a funeral for the assassinated official.
An open conflict is raging within the MAGA movement in the US over the ongoing US-Israeli offensive in Iran, exposing philosophical differences and threatening to fracture Trumpism in a decisive election year.
US forces have attacked Iranian missile bases in the Strait of Hormuz, citing threats to maritime traffic. Tehran has vowed revenge for the killing of Ali Larijani and threatened to extend chaos to alternative shipping routes, escalating the conflict.
Iran's security chief has issued a stern warning that anti-government protesters will be treated as an 'enemy' as US-Israeli attacks on the country continue.
