A CSIS analysis estimates the US military campaign against Iran is costing nearly $890 million per day.

Officials say Russia is supplying Iran with intelligence on US military assets to aid attacks in the Middle East conflict.

Qatar says Iranian missile strikes hit civilian areas and critical infrastructure, rejecting Tehran’s claim attacks targeted only U.S. interests.

Donald Trump declares no agreement with Iran unless it accepts unconditional surrender promising economic revival afterward.

Ukraine and Russia exchanged 300 prisoners each in the second phase of a two-day POW swap.

President Donald Trump says Washington could shift focus to Cuba after resolving ongoing US military operations involving Iran.

Volodymyr Zelensky says Washington has sought Ukraine’s expertise in defending Gulf allies against Iranian drone attacks

Azerbaijan withdraws diplomats from Iran after a drone incident near Nakhchivan injured four people, raising security fears.

EMauritius is considering legal action against the UK over delays in a deal to transfer control of the Chagos Islands.

Sri Lanka docks Iranian ship Irins Bushehr after US torpedo sinks Iris Dena, emphasising neutrality and humanitarian aid.

US allows India to buy stranded Russian oil for 30 days, ensuring continued global energy supply and stabilising markets.

Finland proposes lifting a decades-old ban on nuclear weapons on its territory to strengthen NATO deterrence amid rising tensions.

Washington and Caracas move to rebuild relations after US forces seized Nicolás Maduro, signalling a major geopolitical shift.

Israel intensifies strikes on Beirut and Tehran as US warns attacks on Iran will surge dramatically.

Texas Republican Tony Gonzales drops re-election bid after admitting affair with aide as Congress launches ethics investigation.

Iran’s ambassador to Nigeria criticises global institutions for failing to respond decisively to escalating tensions across the Middle East.

Gulf states fear Iran could descend into civil war amid escalations, EU foreign chief says. 

France’s foreign affairs minister, Barrot has condemn Iran’s regional strikes, urges immediate release of detained nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris.

Indonesia has issued a “stern warning” to Meta for ​failing to curb the spread of online ‌gambling and disinformation

China sets 4.5–5% growth target as Premier Li warns of “grave and complex” economic challenges at home and abroad.