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Analysts say it remains difficult to determine the direction of US-Iran tensions, with mediators from Qatar and Pakistan urging restraint. Gulf states view recent attacks as threats to sovereignty, while concerns grow that escalation could still spiral further.

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India has summoned a senior US diplomat after a suspected US strike on the tanker Settebello off Oman, Reuters reports. Three Indian crew members are missing following the incident. New Delhi issued a strong protest and sought urgent clarification from Washington.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran will stand firm against pressure and threats, rejecting warnings of further attacks. He described threats against Iranian infrastructure as a sign of desperation and vowed the country would remain resilient.

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The US, UK and 20 other countries have jointly called on Iran to halt alleged plots targeting dissidents, journalists and Jewish and Israeli communities abroad. The nations said they remain united in protecting their citizens from security threats and intimidation.

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Saudi Arabia has condemned Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, calling them flagrant violations of sovereignty. Riyadh warned that continued attacks threaten regional and international security and could undermine efforts to restore stability.

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US President Donald Trump warned that the United States could launch new attacks on Iran, saying Tehran would “pay the price” and be hit “very hard”. His comments followed claims that Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.

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US Central Command says American forces disabled the Palau-flagged tanker M/T Settebello in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly failed to comply with orders. CENTCOM said the vessel was suspected of transporting Iranian oil amid ongoing maritime enforcement operations.

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The Israeli military says Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and senior commanders are overseeing ongoing strikes on Iran, describing continuous operational readiness across all fronts. It added that forces remain prepared to act against any perceived threats to Israel.

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Iran’s IRIB reports that an Israeli strike on Najafabad in Isfahan province caused no casualties, citing a provincial security official. The attack was part of wider strikes across Isfahan, Tehran and Tabriz amid escalating regional military tensions.

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Israeli broadcasters Channel 12 and Ynet News report that a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted before impact. The Israeli military did not immediately confirm the interception but said residents could leave shelters after earlier air raid alerts.

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Iran’s state media reports at least two powerful explosions heard in Tehran and three in Isfahan, with no immediate cause confirmed. The blasts come amid ongoing regional military tensions and recent strikes across multiple Iranian cities.

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Iran has denied reports that it fired any shots at Saudi Arabia’s Al Kharj Air Base, according to state media. The statement came after reports of an explosion and a civil defence alert in the area, with officials saying claims of Iranian involvement were unfounded.

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Global oil prices surged after Israeli attacks on Iran raised concerns over wider conflict and energy supply disruptions. Brent crude climbed above $96 per barrel while US benchmark WTI approached $94 as markets reacted to rising tensions.

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it launched ballistic missiles at Israel’s Ramat David Air Base near Haifa, describing it as the source of attacks on southern Lebanon and Beirut’s suburbs. Reports say the strike follows rising tensions and renewed exchanges.

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A senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader says Tehran will not tolerate attacks on Lebanon, warning that any future actions would face a stronger response. The remarks came after missile launches towards Israel amid rising regional tensions.

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Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon killed at least one young man in Nabatieh, according to local reports. Strikes hit multiple towns including Doueir and al-Sharqiya, while artillery shelling was also reported in nearby areas amid escalating cross-border violence.

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Analysts say major gaps remain between the US and Iran despite ongoing talks, with disagreements over sanctions relief, frozen assets and the Strait of Hormuz still unresolved. Both sides appear to want to avoid full-scale war while continuing negotiations.

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US President Donald Trump says he wants to see more “surgical” strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, arguing for targeted attacks while expressing support for Lebanon’s stability. His comments come as fighting and casualties continue to rise across the country.

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An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City killed at least four Palestinians and wounded several others, according to local reports. Medical sources said the attack targeted a civilian vehicle and nearby pedestrians in the al-Nasr neighbourhood, with some victims critically injured.

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Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned Tehran could move towards “direct confrontation” as Israeli attacks continue in Lebanon. He accused the US and Israel of undermining diplomacy and claimed regional American assets could become targets.