Japan's leaders are pushing for a renewed debate on nuclear weapons and the nation's three non-nuclear principles amid growing regional tensions and concerns from atomic bomb survivors.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia for a working visit, holding talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif amid regional tensions and discussions of a potential joint defence pact.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey sign the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement to strengthen collective deterrence against aggression, amid escalating regional conflict involving Iran and its allies.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, pledging mutual defence against any armed attack, amidst escalating regional tensions fueled by the US-Iran conflict.
Iran's parliament reviews a plan to ban or tax ships linked to hostile countries in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and ongoing maritime blockades disrupt global fuel and supply routes amid the ongoing conflict.
Iran states an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with Oman is in its final stage, pending US non-interference, as regional conflicts persist with Israeli soldier deaths in Lebanon and Houthi attacks in Yemen.
U.S. Pacific Command head Admiral Samuel Paparo warned against coercive actions challenging regional stability, stating the US will not allow any nation to dominate the Indo-Pacific. His remarks come amidst high tensions in the South China Sea, where China's claims clash with Southeast Asian nations, particularly the Philippines. ASEAN and China are progressing on a code of conduct for the waterway.
Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump at the White House next Tuesday, coinciding with Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral. The visit occurs amid escalating US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Israel's war in Gaza, and calls for Netanyahu's arrest by the ICC.
US missiles struck targets in Iran, including the Caspian coast and Ahvaz, killing four. This followed Iran's attacks on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, and Jordan intercepting Iranian missiles. The escalation comes after Trump vowed "major military punishment" for Iran and its Houthi allies over a Red Sea blockade.
The U.S. continues airstrikes on Iran, which retaliates against U.S. targets in the Gulf, escalating regional tensions. President Trump considers a "massive attack" as the UN warns of an unimaginable crisis. Oil prices fluctuate, and Houthi rebels attack Saudi tankers, drawing further threats.
Donald Trump stated he is close to deciding on a "massive attack" against Iran, larger than previous strikes, as oil prices surge and regional tensions escalate. This follows US strikes on Iran and Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, prompting diplomatic withdrawals and UN warnings of a region on the "edge of the unimaginable."
Iran warns of 'eye for an eye' retaliation against US threats to target infrastructure, as MAGA support for Trump's Iran war drops to 37%. Regional tensions escalate with Houthi threats in the Red Sea and Israeli spy chief's visit to Washington.
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth requested additional funding for the Iran war, which has cost $37.5 billion, as the US military conducted its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. This comes amid reports of explosions in Tehran, a controversial US-backed deal for Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, and a new US nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia.
Jordan's air defense intercepted Iranian missiles targeting its territory, with no injuries reported. This comes amidst heightened regional tensions, recent US casualties in Jordan from Iranian strikes, and Jordan's diplomatic efforts to end attacks while balancing its US alliance and strained relations with Israel.
Houthi rebels threaten to blockade Yemen's Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, jeopardizing Saudi oil exports and escalating regional tensions with the US and Iran. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces Congress over US military funding for Iran operations and rising casualties, as the FDA continues its Cyclospora investigation linked to Mexican lettuce.
Iran has received a 10-day ceasefire proposal from mediators to salvage an interim deal aimed at ending the war that began on Feb 28. This comes as Pakistan was asked to resume its mediation role, and US strikes on Iranian cities and IRGC attacks on US assets continue, alongside maritime incidents involving oil tankers and a vessel off Oman.
Houthi militants in Yemen declared an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, threatening to worsen oil supply disruptions already caused by Iran's attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. The move escalates regional tensions amidst the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and previous Houthi accusations against Riyadh.
President Trump states US strikes hit Iran "very hard" in honor of three US soldiers killed in Jordan and Iraq. US Central Command launched a "new wave" of strikes targeting military sites, while Iran claimed a "surprise attack" in Syria and intercepted drones in Kuwait, escalating regional tensions.
The US launched its ninth consecutive attack on Iran, targeting military sites, after a US soldier died in Iraq from an Iranian drone's unexploded ordnance. Iran claimed to have struck US assets in Jordan and shot down a US drone, while also warning about unsafe transit in the Strait of Hormuz.
US military completed ninth night of strikes against Iran after three US service members died. Iran retaliated in Syria; Kuwait and Bahrain reported attacks. Rubio warned Iran's Strait of Hormuz leverage impacts global shipping and oil prices.
US forces conducted strikes on Iran for a seventh consecutive night, targeting surveillance sites, logistics, and weapons infrastructure. Iran's state news agency reported retaliatory attacks on US allies and bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, while Jordan intercepted missiles. Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains reduced.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin was flown back to Iran from Iraq, escorted by a fighter jet, for burial in Mashhad. His death in a US-Israel operation has escalated regional tensions, with ongoing missile and drone exchanges across the Middle East.
Iran is entering a new political era following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is the presumed successor but remains out of public view after being injured. The transition marks a shift towards security institutions and away from clerical influence, with the IRGC gaining prominence.
India is negotiating with Iran to ensure the safe passage of nine tankers carrying crude oil and LPG through the Persian Gulf, due to escalating regional tensions and threats to maritime security.
