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A Russian drone struck Kyiv's Northern Bridge, injuring two, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the city to show support for President Zelensky. This attack follows multiple strikes on Kyiv's Southern Bridge and occurs as Ukraine and Germany finalize a significant defense partnership, including drone and missile production, and aid packages totaling over €1.35 billion.
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied in Tehran, pledging to fight, as the nation faces a US naval blockade and sanctions. Iran also launched a new attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, while Riyadh Airport reportedly saw smoke and flames. Volunteers are enlisting for military instruction amid escalating tensions.
An Iran-backed militia attack on a crucial Saudi oil pipeline from Iraqi territory and Houthi rebel advances in Yemen are escalating regional tensions, with Iraq under pressure to control its militias.
Russian strikes killed three and wounded dozens in Ukraine, prompting President Putin to warn Europe that sending troops would mean direct conflict, while denying any threat to the continent.
Israel and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time in two months, then signaled a de-escalation, though both warned of further retaliation. U.S. President Trump called for an immediate ceasefire amidst diplomatic efforts to save the truce. The conflict, which saw casualties in Lebanon and continued U.S. blockades, also revealed growing tensions between Trump and Netanyahu, while Houthi rebels claimed attacks on Israel.
A fragile ceasefire is reportedly holding after the US struck two Iranian oil tankers, while Bahrain arrested dozens linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Tensions remain high over Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and US counter-blockades, even as international diplomacy intensifies to prevent further escalation.
President Trump issues a drastic order for the US Navy to 'shoot and kill' Iranian boats mining the Strait of Hormuz, tripling minesweeping efforts, as the Navy Secretary departs. This escalates tensions amid an uncertain ceasefire with Iran, which has seized ships and faces a US blockade in the critical waterway.
Following the collapse of peace talks in Pakistan, Donald Trump has threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and is reportedly considering airstrikes against Iran. The US Central Command announced a blockade of Iranian ports, drawing warnings from Iran's IRGC and sparking international concern over escalating conflict and severe global economic fallout, including a UN warning of over 32 million people pushed into poverty.
The White House asserts the US war against Iran went 'exactly as planned' and claims the 'moral high ground,' despite President Trump's earlier threat to wipe out Iranian 'civilization' and an already fragile two-week ceasefire. Iran warns the US to choose between peace or continued conflict via Israel, as Israeli strikes kill hundreds in Lebanon, which is explicitly excluded from the truce. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, with Iran demanding tolls, while US Vice President JD Vance acknowledges the 'messy' nature of ceasefires.
A U.S. F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Iran, leading to the rescue of one crew member by U.S. forces while the search for the second pilot continues. This incident marks a significant escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with both sides exchanging strikes and Iranian officials calling for civilians to capture or kill the remaining pilot.
