President Trump is reportedly considering resuming limited military attacks on Iran while not ruling out diplomacy, with discussions also focusing on a potential naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to cut off Iranian revenue. The UK has stated it will not join Trump's proposed blockade of Iran's ports.
A series of nine minor earthquakes struck the Pardis area, east of Tehran, overnight, reigniting fears among experts and residents that the Iranian capital could face a significant seismic event.
The Indian rupee has reached a new all-time low against the US dollar, trading at 95.74, pressured by escalating oil prices and external debt. Analysts attribute this decline to the US-Iran conflict, which has driven up crude oil costs and strained India's economy.
US intelligence reports indicate that ten weeks of conflict, referred to as 'Trump's war,' have cost the United States $29 billion but have barely weakened Iran's military, with its missile power largely intact.
A French patient is in critical condition with Hantavirus, connected to an artificial lung, while 22 contact cases have been hospitalized. French authorities are taking preventive measures and have reassured the public that the national mask stock is sufficient for at least three months in case of an epidemic.
Iran has carried out the execution of a man convicted of espionage on behalf of Israel. This marks another instance of Iran's severe punishment for alleged intelligence activities.
UK 10-year gilt yields have seen a significant increase compared to other advanced economies since the onset of the Iran war, indicating market reactions to geopolitical tensions.
Hezbollah's new unjammable drones are presenting a significant threat to Israel, enabling the militants to rearm despite the loss of Syrian sponsorship and the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran.
US lawmakers, including Rep. Rosa DeLauro, questioned Pentagon officials and the Defense Secretary in Congress regarding the escalating costs, reportedly $29 billion, of American military involvement or a potential war against Iran. The discussions focused on the defense expenditures related to these operations.
Iran je pogubio 32-godišnjeg Ehsana Afrashteha, osuđenog za špijunažu u korist izraelske obavještajne službe Mossad, nakon što je Vrhovni sud potvrdio smrtnu kaznu.
A Chinese supertanker carrying two million barrels of Iraqi crude oil is attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's influence over the strait has previously impacted the global economy and fuel prices.
Dozens of Gulf citizens have been arrested and accused of belonging to Iran-linked terrorism cells, a move that highlights an accelerating shift towards deeper authoritarianism in the region amid the ongoing war with Iran.