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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over the latest military clashes between the US and Iran, urging maximum restraint and a return to diplomacy. He is closely monitoring the situation and maintaining contact with all parties involved.
The US is considering retaliatory options against Iran, potentially targeting senior figures like Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf. The plan is still under discussion, with sanctions preferred over military action. Tehran has vowed a strong response to any US strike.
The United States and Iran have exchanged a new wave of strikes, described as the largest in over a month, stoking concerns of a regional conflict. Iran accused the US of striking a wedding near the Strait of Hormuz, killing at least five people, while Tehran launched missiles at targets in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq. The escalation follows a breakdown in diplomatic efforts and new US sanctions.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson sparked controversy by suggesting that lying may be part of Iranians' religion, as he defended President Trump's decision to go to war with Iran. The remarks came amid widespread public disapproval of the conflict and its economic fallout.
The US military has launched new airstrikes against Iran's Revolutionary Guard after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were reported in southern Iran, raising fears of a renewed cycle of escalation between Washington and Tehran.
Qatar is spearheading diplomatic efforts with Oman and Pakistan to ease US-Iran tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that continued closure risks wider regional conflict. Doha also criticizes Israel for exploiting the war to alter realities in Palestinian territories, Lebanon, and Syria.
President Trump vows a strong response to Iran's missile attack on a US base in Jordan, raising fears of prolonged Gulf conflict. Analysts say Washington may adopt a 'no war, no peace' strategy of periodic strikes, but sustainability is questioned amid ammunition shortages and low approval ratings.
Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Tuesday as US-Iran tensions escalated after fresh strikes, with Brent trading above $91 a barrel. The market remains volatile amid fears of prolonged disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's IRGC has vowed to retaliate after a US attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. The strike has heightened Gulf tensions, with analysts warning of a new phase of confrontation and global calls for restraint.
