The United States has carried out continued airstrikes on targets across Iran, from the south to the north, amid rising regional tensions. The strikes followed President Donald Trump's warning over Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and concerns that the Iran conflict could expand into a wider regional confrontation.
The Saudi-led coalition has confirmed carrying out airstrikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen's Al Hudaydah governorate, saying the operation was aimed at countering threats to commercial shipping in the Red Sea. The coalition said Al Hudaydah Port was not targeted and remains open to maritime traffic, while Houthi-affiliated media claimed the strikes also hit Kamaran Island and telecommunications facilities in Al Hudaydah.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering renewed large-scale military action against Iran, including strikes potentially bigger than previous operations. While no decision has been made, Trump warned that Iran and its allies, including the Houthis, could face a strong U.S. response if attacks in the region continue.
A new investigation alleges that Russia has recruited more than 27,000 foreign nationals—many from poor and vulnerable communities—to fight in Ukraine through promises of jobs, deception, and, in some cases, coercion. Human rights groups warn the recruitment practices may violate international law, while Russia maintains that all foreign recruits serve voluntarily.
The European Union has condemned the Iran-backed Houthi rebels' attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea as "unacceptable" and "illegal," warning that they are escalating regional tensions. The statement followed a Houthi attack on a Saudi oil tanker, which has heightened fears of a broader regional conflict and contributed to rising global oil prices.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran that Washington will strike Iranian infrastructure if Tehran attacks any vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning comes as U.S. and Iranian forces continue exchanging attacks, with both sides claiming strikes on military targets across the region. The escalating confrontation has raised concerns of a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Pakistan has warned Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels against any hostile action targeting Saudi Arabia or Pakistani maritime interests, after the group threatened a naval blockade of the kingdom amid rising regional tensions.
sIranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad, where both sides discussed bilateral ties, regional security, and diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the United States. The visit also focused on expanding trade and strengthening border cooperation.
HamasHamas has appointed Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader, succeeding Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in Gaza in October 2024. Analysts say the appointment signals Hamas's continued commitment to armed resistance and closer ties with Iran, while ceasefire and disarmament negotiations remain deadlocked.
