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The Digest: Israeli strikes have killed the intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Majid Khademi, as President Donald Trump threatened to "devastate" Iranian civilian infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday. Iran's deputy foreign minister accused...

The Digest: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has outlined three conditions for ending the ongoing war with the US and Israel, including "payment of reparations" by the US for damage caused to Iran. In an X post, Pezeshkian stated: "Talking to leaders of Russia and Pakistan, I reaffirmed...

The Digest: Brent crude prices have broken above $100 per barrel for the first time in nearly four years as the Iran-US-Israel conflict escalates dramatically. At the time of reporting, Brent crude surged 13.9% to $105.60 per barrel, while US WTI crude rose 10.7% to $100.66. The rally follows...

The Digest: Iran's Ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi Raja, has expressed Tehran's readiness to assist Nigeria in its fight against terrorism, emphasizing that Iran is itself a victim of terrorism. Speaking on Arise Television, Raja addressed recent allegations by Israeli Ambassador Michael Freeman...

The Digest: Pope Leo XIV has appealed for an end to the "roar of bombs" in the Middle East as the conflict sparked by US-Israeli air strikes on Iran entered its ninth day. Speaking after the Angelus prayer, the US-born pontiff expressed deep dismay over escalating violence, destruction, and a...

The Digest: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologized to neighboring countries affected by retaliatory airstrikes in the week-old conflict with Israel and the US, while announcing a leadership directive to armed forces to "not attack neighbouring countries unless attacked first." In a...

The Digest: Israel's Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has accused Iran of backing Islamic movements in Nigeria, specifically the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), to spread terror globally. Speaking on Arise TV, Freeman warned that Tehran's influence extends beyond Nigeria to other...

The Digest: The Iran-Israel-US war has entered its seventh day with Israeli forces announcing a "next phase" and bombing Beirut's southern suburbs after issuing an unprecedented evacuation warning that sent residents fleeing in panic. The conflict has spread far beyond the Middle East: a US...

The Digest: Israel pounded Lebanon early Thursday and intercepted missiles from Iran as the widening US-Israel-Iran conflict brought fresh turmoil to Iraq and the Gulf. An airstrike struck a Beirut suburb, a Hezbollah stronghold, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have closed the...

The Digest: Israel launched fresh strikes on Iran and Lebanon on the fifth day of escalating conflict, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced they have sealed off the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most vital oil shipping chokethrough which one-fifth of global seaborne oil passes. The US...

The Digest: The Federal Government has called for immediate de-escalation and maximum restraint in the Gulf region following coordinated US-Israeli military strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries. In a statement, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Kimiebi...

The Digest: Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting US military bases across the Gulf region and Israel, retaliating for the massive US-Israeli attack that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian state TV reported that 27 US bases, Israel's military...

The Digest: The massive US-Israeli military strikes on Iran represent the culmination of escalating tensions driven by multiple factors: Iran's violent crackdown on nationwide protests, stalled nuclear negotiations, ballistic missile concerns, and the ongoing threat of Iranian-backed regional...

The Digest: Israeli sources have confirmed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Saturday's massive US-Israel joint military strikes on Tehran, according to two Israeli officials familiar with the matter. One source stated Israel has obtained a photo of Khamenei's...

The Digest: At least 53 people have been killed and 63 injured in an Israeli strike that hit an elementary girls' school in Minab, Hormozgan province, southern Iran. State-run media reported rescue workers continue clearing debris from the site of the Saturday attack, which is part of broader...

The Digest: Global reactions are pouring in as the United States and Israel launch coordinated military strikes on Iran, triggering Iranian retaliatory missile attacks on US bases across Gulf states including Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Gulf nations directly affected have issued strong...

Summary A growing number of international airlines have cancelled, suspended, or rerouted flights to and over the Middle East following coordinated US and Israeli military strikes on Iran, which triggered widespread airspace closures across the region. Major carriers including Air France-KLM...

The digest: Global crude oil prices have surged to $72 per barrel, the highest level since July 2025, as escalating military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran threatens regional stability. Brent crude closed at $72.87 on Friday, while US West Texas Intermediate finished at $67.02...

The Digest: At least 51 students have been killed and 60 wounded in a strike on a girls' elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, according to the county governor. The attack, attributed to Israeli and US military action, occurred amid escalating hostilities following coordinated strikes on...

The Digest: Iran has launched a sweeping military retaliation against Israel and American forces in the Middle East, firing missiles and drones at targets including US bases in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE. Bahrain confirmed that the headquarters of the US Navy's 5th Fleet was struck...