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A sharp war of words between Lebanon and Iran over Hezbollah's role and Israeli strikes threatens a fragile Iran-US ceasefire. Iranian missiles, Israeli strikes, and mutual accusations over Lebanon's sovereignty have raised tensions amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Iran launched a large-scale missile attack on Israel in retaliation for recent airstrikes on Beirut, Lebanon. Israeli air defenses were activated, with no immediate reports of casualties. The international community has called for restraint to avoid a wider conflict, while Israel considers its response.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that US and Israeli assets are legitimate targets for retaliation after a recent attack. The statement came amid rising tensions and accusations against the US and Israel. International observers are concerned about potential escalation.
President Donald Trump has declared that billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets will not be released until a long-term ceasefire is reached, formally ending the U.S.-Israel conflict with Tehran. In an interview, Trump emphasized asset release would only occur after a deal, while Iran views it as a confidence-building measure. The statement comes amid stalled nuclear talks and ongoing military operations.
Iran's national football team landed in Tijuana, Mexico, early Saturday amid a diplomatic showdown with World Cup co-host United States over visa denials for some delegation members. The team relocated from Arizona to Mexico after multiple-entry visas were granted to players but not to key staff. Tehran has called on FIFA to hold Washington accountable, while US officials cited security concerns.
The Pentagon has raised its espionage threat level from Israel to 'critical' as Washington negotiates with Tehran. The escalation follows increased Israeli surveillance on U.S. officials involved in Iran policy. Israel denies the allegations, but analysts say it is deeply concerned about a potential U.S.-Iran deal.
Armenians are voting in a parliamentary election seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's foreign policy pivot toward the West, amid increasing pressure from Moscow. The vote is widely considered a critical test of the government's push to secure a peace deal with rival Azerbaijan and loosen ties with Russia.
The U.S.-Israel war against Iran marks 100 days, triggering a global energy crisis and worsening economic prospects. Nations from the Gulf to Southeast Asia have responded with varied stances, ranging from mediation and condemnation to active backing. The conflict has drawn in regional powers, disrupted oil routes, and reshaped geopolitical alignments.
One hundred days into the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, Tehran regards its ability to maintain the ruling system as a clear victory. Despite heavy losses—over 3,400 citizens killed and its nuclear program damaged—Iran has leveraged the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as economic and strategic leverage. The war has exposed limits on both sides, with regional security architecture destabilized and a fragile ceasefire in place.
