Top Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and security chief Ali Larijani, have been killed in strikes during the escalating conflict with the United States and Israel. Tehran has swiftly replaced key figures as regional tensions and global energy concerns intensify.

A long-serving United Nations diplomat has resigned, alleging preparations for possible nuclear action against Iran. He warned of catastrophic humanitarian consequences and urged global protests to prevent escalation.

Iran says it carried out precision missile and drone strikes on military sites and alleged pilot hideouts linked to the United States and Israel. The attacks mark a significant escalation in the conflict and raise fears of wider regional war.

The government has given gems and jewellery exporters a 30-day extension to meet export and import deadlines due to Middle East-related cargo disruptions. The move aims to ease shipment delays and support trade continuity without additional fees or paperwork.

Jerome Powell said the United States central bank can look past the recent oil price surge triggered by Middle East tensions. He warned action may be needed if higher energy costs begin to shift inflation expectations.

Sources allege that an Iranian spy network operated in the United Kingdom under the cover of Press Television, conducting propaganda and intelligence activities. Security experts warn the outlet is part of a wider regime-linked network accused of targeting dissidents and Jewish communities.

Thousands of United States Army paratroopers have deployed to the Middle East amid rising tensions. While no decision has been made to enter Iran, officials are expanding readiness for possible future operations, including a high risk option involving Kharg Island.

Israel said it will follow any decision by President Donald Trump on the next phase of the war with Iran. An official said a ceasefire could be reached quickly if negotiations show progress, but military operations are continuing for now.

The Knesset is holding final votes on a bill to make the death penalty an enforceable punishment for terrorism-related murder. The proposal has drawn sharp debate between supporters who call it essential for security and opponents who denounce it as immoral and undemocratic.

Police released footage of the arrest of a 20-year-old suspect accused of stabbing Gedalyahu Ben Shimon. Prosecutors have charged him with attempted murder, citing a nationalist motive.

Iran has threatened retaliation against American university campuses in the Middle East unless Washington condemns recent strikes on Iranian schools. The warning comes as tensions escalate and the United States considers a potential operation targeting Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.

Mounting economic damage from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian attacks has pushed Gulf states toward a tougher stance in the war. The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are demanding a decisive outcome that removes Iran’s ability to threaten regional security and global energy supplies.