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The rapid-response unit, trained for operations in hostile environments, will join thousands of Marines already heading to the region

Trump declared the war effectively won and described changes in Irans leadership as a form of regime shift

Meanwhile, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and continued violence have raised concerns over global economic stability and regional security.

India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest, Modi said

The quake, centred offshore at a depth of 237 km, caused strong shaking but no immediate reports of damage.

Several countries have informed Philippine airlines they cannot refuel aircraft, forcing Philippine operators to carry fuel for both outbound and return journeys, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said

On its official website, Port Arthur, Texas, said that it issued the alert to ensure the safety of all residents in the vicinity

Trump told reporters Monday that he was holding off on attacking Iranian energy infrastructure for five days, citing major points of agreement with Iran.

Trump further said that they were systematically dismantling the regimes ability to threaten America

The strikes mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with Iran warning of further retaliation if hostilities continue.

Motlagh further said those responsible for the attacks must be held accountable and that the conditions set by Iranian national authorities must be fulfilled

In case of restraint, he gave the example of India, for which the Strait of Hormuz is not closed

The move comes as President Donald Trump signals openness to negotiations instead of military escalation.

Five day-pause announced; Move follows productive talks as tensions over energy infrastructure persist

Multiple videos taken by bystanders and posted on social media showed the jet with severe damage to the front of the aircraft.

From January to August 2025, the State Department approved 11% fewer permanent resident and temporary visas compared with the same period a year before, according to State Department data released in early March

The statement from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard marks the latest attempt by Tehran to try and explain its attacks on the Gulf Arab countries

The IRGC said the attacks were carried out using advanced ballistic missiles based on precise intelligence

ran warned it could fully close the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, if attacked.

The US militarys $200 billion funding request for the Iran war faces strong opposition in Congress, with both Democrats and some Republicans questioning its necessity after last years large defense appropriations

Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, suggesting a escalation a day after he talked about winding down the war

IMO representative says Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels linked to Irans enemies

Warning from Tehran comes as defence officials at the Pentagon have formulated comprehensive strategies for the potential deployment of US ground troops into Iran

Tokyo has no immediate plans to seek arrangements to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz for stranded Japanese vessels, says Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi

As per The New York Times, US President Donald Trump claimed progress in the war, but his objectives keep changing

Japans Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi says another Japanese national who was arrested earlier this year is still in custody

The deployment comes after Downing Street authorised the US to use British bases for strikes on Iranian sites threatening the Strait of Hormuz

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel was determined to continue striking its enemies on all fronts

The resolution highlights Operation Searchlight, a military crackdown that led to widespread civilian killings, and references the historic Blood Telegram sent by US diplomat Archer Blood warning of selective genocide.

Iran also targeted the distant Diego Garcia base, raising concerns about its missile range

He urged guarantees to prevent future conflicts and called on BRICS nations to play an independent role

The Iranian attack on the Diego Garcia air base located about 4,000 kms from Iran suggested Tehran has in its stockpile missiles that can go far further than it had previously acknowledged

Despite claims of military success, Iran continues disrupting Gulf energy flows and launching attacks, exposing a lack of clear exit strategy and miscalculations about its response