Unclaimed airstrikes spark questions as US ends attacks on Iran
Unclaimed airstrikes hit Iran after the US ended its attacks, leaving questions about who carried them out and what this means for regional tensions and accountability.
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US strikes Iran again; Trump says Tehran desperate for a deal
President Trump says Iran is eager to return to negotiations after a second night of U.S. airstrikes, claiming Tehran is desperate for a deal as CENTCOM says the strikes targeted air defenses, missile storage, and logistics; Iran and its allies retaliated with missiles and attacks on Gulf states, threatening to upend a fragile cease-fire framework and casting continued diplomacy into doubt.
Escalation Resumes as U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Threatening End to Truce
U.S. forces conducted about 90 airstrikes on Iranian targets after President Trump signaled the ceasefire was over following Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliated against U.S. allies in the region, triggering attacks and casualties (Iran reported at least 14 killed and 78 wounded). A strike near the Bushehr nuclear plant was reported, and talks aimed at a final peace deal remain paused as both sides accuse the other of violations while Iran's leadership funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei unfolds, casting doubt on the interim 60‑day negotiating period.
Kyiv Endures Deadly Russian Strike Amid Zelensky Warning of Massive Attack
Eight people were killed and 34 injured when Russian missiles and drones attacked Kyiv, hitting about three dozen locations as Zelenskyy warned of an imminent massive strike; authorities reported damaged buildings and residents sheltering in underground stations.
Eight killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, including two children, officials say
Eight people, including two children, were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The broader conflict has driven the Palestinian death toll to well over 73,000, with ongoing violence in the West Bank also reported.
Deadly cross-border airstrikes deepen Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
Afghan officials say Pakistani airstrikes killed 36 civilians as cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan intensify; Pakistan summoned Kabul’s ambassador to protest Afghan involvement in attacks and said the strikes targeted militants, vowing to press the campaign. The escalation follows a Karachi assault claimed by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and a broader cycle of strikes and counterstrikes that have hindered peace talks.
Kyiv's ancient Dormition Cathedral ablaze as Russia strikes kill 11
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least 11 people, including four in Kyiv and five rescue workers in Kharkiv, and damaged Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral, a UNESCO-listed site. About 140,000 Kyiv residents lost power; 23 were wounded in Kyiv and 53 nationwide. Russia said it launched 70 missiles and 611 drones, while a Ukrainian drone attack in Tula killed three in Russia. Western leaders condemned the attack as a war crime and urged stronger air defenses.
Drones, damage and diplomacy as Ukraine nears EU membership
Ukraine and Russia continued to trade strikes overnight, with casualties reported in Dnipropetrovsk and a fatal drone attack in Russia’s Krasnodar region. Kyiv said Moscow launched hundreds of drones and missiles, while Ukraine said it intercepted many drones and targeted Russian oil facilities in retaliation. Separately, the EU moved to open the first negotiation cluster with Ukraine (and Moldova), signaling progress toward eventual EU membership.
Israel strikes in southern Lebanon kill 17 as fighting intensifies
Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon killed at least 17 people on Wednesday, with victims in Tayr Debba, Deir Qanoun el-Nahr, Seddiqin and Sidon as Hezbollah said it attacked Israeli troops; the UN will send a team to investigate possible rights violations amid massive displacement and ongoing fighting despite a ceasefire.
US Escalates with Second Day of Airstrikes on Iran Near Hormuz
The United States carried out a second consecutive day of self-defense airstrikes against Iran, targeting defense and radar facilities near the Strait of Hormuz and drone command sites in response to Iran’s downing of an Army Apache helicopter near Hormuz; President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth had signaled further action, CENTCOM said the strikes were proportional, and casualty details were not immediately known as Washington pursues a settlement to end the broader conflict.
Border airstrikes kill 13 as Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions rise
Pakistan conducted airstrikes inside Afghanistan, killing at least 13 people, as Islamabad accuses Afghan militants of attacks on Pakistani soil. The episode underscores escalating cross-border tensions with groups like the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan. The report notes Beijing’s earlier mediation talks between the two countries to curb escalation, with China saying both sides agreed to pursue a peaceful solution.
Eight dead as Israel strikes Tyre and orders evacuation of historic Christian quarter
Israel bombed Tyre in southern Lebanon, killing eight and injuring at least 32, while issuing a forced evacuation for the historic Christian quarter—the first time that area has been ordered to flee—along with Palestinian refugee camps. Airstrikes hit Tyre and nearby Abbasieh, as Hezbollah claimed attacks on Israeli troops and Israel said it killed a gunman who crossed the border. The fighting has displaced thousands, damaged archaeological sites around Tyre, and complicated efforts in Washington to broker a ceasefire.
Trump urges immediate halt as Iran-Israel clashes resume
President Trump urged Iran and Israel to halt hostilities after a renewed exchange of airstrikes threatened the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, with Iran firing missiles at Israel and Israel striking Iranian targets; EU officials called for a diplomatic path to de-escalate and preserve the ceasefire.
UN Security Council to Convene as Ukraine Faces Major Russian Assault
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency session on Monday at Kyiv’s request after Russia launched one of its largest aerial offensives of the year, firing 729 weapons (73 missiles and 656 drones) and striking Ukrainian cities, energy facilities and civilian infrastructure. Kyiv is pressing for practical support—more air defense, tougher sanctions and use of frozen Russian assets—to compel Moscow toward peace, as casualties and destruction mount. Zelensky has floated direct talks in a neutral venue, signaling a pivotal diplomatic moment amid Moscow’s escalation.
Ukraine Under Major Russian Aerial Offensive as Casualties Mount
Russia launched one of the war’s largest aerial assaults overnight, firing dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones at Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, leaving at least 22 dead and about 130 injured nationwide; Kyiv reported 6 dead and 90 injured, while Dnipro saw 16 dead and 42 injured. Ukraine said it downed roughly 40 missiles and 602 drones, and later struck Russia’s Ilsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai. Ukrainian drones also hit targets in Crimea and Donetsk, and President Zelensky urged Western allies to boost missile defenses with Patriot interceptors.