A gunman killed two people and wounded 14 others outside a bar in Austin, Texas, before being shot by police. Authorities are investigating the attack as possible terrorism after discovering indicators tied to Middle East tensions.

Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel for the first time since the November 2024 ceasefire. Israel responded with strikes across Lebanon, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is expected to push up petrol prices in Australia, adding to inflation and household costs. Economists warn that a prolonged oil shock could increase the risk of further interest rate rises and slower economic growth.

A missile strike in Beit Shemesh caused widespread damage and fears of structural collapse. Emergency crews rushed to contain fires and search for survivors as concerns of further collapses grew.

The article contends that Trump's interest in Iran centers on energy and geopolitics rather than democratic ideals. Reintegrating Iran's vast oil and gas reserves into Western markets could reshape global energy dynamics and weaken rivals such as China and Russia.

President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could last up to five weeks, revising his earlier estimate. He also claimed early strikes eliminated potential Iranian successors and highlighted the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader.

President Donald Trump said Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been eliminated and claimed that his potential successors were also dead. He outlined possible scenarios for Iran's leadership transition but did not name specific candidates.

United States intelligence did not indicate Iran was preparing a preemptive strike before the joint operation with Israel, officials told Congress. The coordinated attacks killed Iran's top leadership and have raised questions about escalation and possible talks with new Iranian leaders.

The United Kingdom is preparing potential evacuation plans for citizens in the Middle East if airspace closures continue amid regional conflict. Saudi Arabia could serve as a departure point if plans are activated.

A suspected drone strike caused limited damage at Britain's Royal Air Force base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, with no reported casualties. Authorities advised nearby residents to shelter in place as investigations continue.

Hezbollah fired projectiles into northern Israel for the first time since 2024, with one intercepted and others landing in open areas. No injuries were reported as tensions escalate following recent strikes on Iran.

Iran's air defence network failed to stop coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel, raising concerns over the Chinese HQ-9B system. Advanced stealth tactics and drone swarms reportedly disabled radar and command networks, leaving missile batteries ineffective.