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"The countries of the region must clarify their stance regarding the aggressors against our dear homeland and the killers of our people. I recommend that they shut down those bases as soon as possible; for they must surely have realized by now that America's claim of establishing security and peace has been nothing but a lie," he said.

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an urgent "ATTACK" warning following a serious maritime incident in the northern Gulf involving multiple commercial vessels.

Speaking to ANI, Nasheed said the conflict could disrupt the country's fragile economic stability. "Tourist arrivals have come down. So that is going to have a very big impact on our economy and the prosperity of the people. So, yes, it is very, very difficult," he added.

A delegation from the International Crisis Group lead by its CEO Comfort Ero, met the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra on Tuesday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the future of Iran's current political leadership ultimately rests in the hands of the Iranian people, asserting that any change in the regime would depend on their willingness to challenge what he described as oppressive rule.

Following the appointment of a new Supreme Leader by Iran's Assembly of Experts, exiled crown prince of the country Reza Pahlavi on Monday called on the Islamic Republic's military to lay down its arms and join the Iranian people against the current regime, saying those who stand with the people now will have a place in a "free Iran".

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned that the US will "hunt you down" if Americans are threatened, as President Trump claimed the decimation of Iran's leadership. While military infrastructure is reportedly crippled, US officials suggest a diplomatic deal remains possible if the Iranian regime changes its attitude.

Iranian Foreign Minister Syed Abbas Araghchi came down heavily on US President Donald Trump in his latest statement, claiming that the American misadventure has costed American military USD 100 billion, in addition to the lives of soldiers lost. He further added that Iran's openness to de-escalation in the region was "immediately killed" by Trump's miscalculation of Iranian capabilities.

US Central Command has struck over 3,000 targets in Iran as "Operation Epic Fury" intensifies. President Trump demanded "unconditional surrender," vowing to "Make Iran Great Again" (MIGA) with new leadership. Tensions remain high following the death of Khamenei, as the US seeks a role in appointing his successor.

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Friday said that Washington's decision on issuing a 30-day waiver to India to purchase certain Russian oil supplies is part of "short-term measures" aimed at keeping global oil prices under control amid supply pressures linked to tensions in the Middle East.