Türkiye’s Hakan Fidan, German counterpart hold talks on Iran war

Ankara continues its proactive diplomacy as Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a call with Germany’s Johann Wadephul to discuss efforts to end the ongoing conflict in Iran. Türkiye is intensifying dialogue with key allies to broker stability amid escalating regional tensions.

Türkiye’s diplomatic push brings US, Iran closer to Pakistan talks

A US delegation is set to arrive in Pakistan within days for potential talks with Iran, facilitated by Türkiye and Egypt. While Washington signals readiness for dialogue, Tehran remains hesitant due to deep mistrust. Ankara’s active mediation efforts are seen as pivotal in persuading Iran to join negotiations aimed at ending the war.

Steinmeier joins Türkiye’s stance, calls Iran war illegal

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has issued his harshest rebuke yet of the ongoing conflict, describing the US‑Israeli offensive against Iran as a violation of international law. The veteran diplomat, who helped negotiate the 2015 nuclear deal, criticized Washington’s withdrawal from the agreement and labeled the war an “avoidable, unnecessary” mistake.

Trump: Pete Hegseth was first to say 'let's do it' on Iran strikes

President Donald Trump revealed Tuesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was the first to say "let's do it" when deciding to launch the Feb. 28 strikes on Iran. Speaking at a Tennessee summit, Trump said the operation was necessary because a nuclear-armed Iran was unacceptable.

Iran says 114 cultural heritage sites damaged in US-Israeli strikes

Ministry reports 48 museums and six historic urban areas among damaged locations, calls on UNESCO to take stronger action to protect threatened heritage.

Israeli injuries from Iran war reach 4,829, with 111 still hospitalized

Israel's Health Ministry reported Tuesday that 4,829 injured people have been transported to hospitals since the war with Iran began, with 111 still hospitalized including 12 in serious condition. The conflict has killed over 1,340 in Iran since US-Israeli strikes started Feb. 28.

UN expert: Palestinians cannot be saved without 'massive intervention' to stop Israel

Francesca Albanese urges nations to cut economic, military ties with Israel, says Gaza situation worsening despite ceasefire.

Smoke rises over Tel Aviv as Iranian missile strikes wound six

Smoke rose over Tel Aviv on Tuesday following Iranian missile strikes and falling shrapnel, with six people lightly injured across four affected sites, Israel's emergency service reported. The attacks are part of Iran's ongoing retaliation for the US-Israeli offensive that began Feb. 28.

Lebanon expels Iran's ambassador, recalls envoy from Tehran

Beirut declares Mohammad Reza Shibani "persona non grata" over violations of diplomatic norms, as Israel-Hezbollah fighting intensifies.

Philippines declares energy emergency amid Middle East war fallout

Manila has become the first nation to formally declare a national energy emergency in response to supply disruptions triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. activated a nationwide response package to stabilize fuel markets and shield the economy from surging costs.

Trump rejects TSA funding deal, demands voter ID tied to homeland security

President Donald Trump has rejected a deal to reopen the Transportation Security Administration amid long airport lines, insisting that any Homeland Security funding must include voter ID requirements, NBC reported Monday. The proposal would have funded most DHS components except ICE, which Republicans planned to fund separately.

US strike kills 15 Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces members in Anbar

A US strike killed 15 members of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces, including Anbar operations commander Saad Duwa, the group announced Tuesday. The attack on an operations headquarters comes amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran, with recent strikes targeting the official Iraqi security force.

Saudi air defenses intercept 35 drones in Eastern Region since early Tuesday

Saudi Arabia's air defense systems intercepted 35 drone attacks in the Eastern Region since early Tuesday, the Defense Ministry announced in separate posts on X. The interceptions are part of ongoing Iranian retaliatory strikes targeting Gulf countries hosting US military assets.

Japan to release oil from state reserves Thursday as Iran war disrupts supplies

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced Tuesday that Tokyo will start releasing oil from state reserves on Thursday amid concerns over supply disruptions from the US-Israeli war with Iran. Japan began tapping private-sector stockpiles last week and will also access joint reserves with Middle Eastern producers.

China demands Japan probe man who 'scaled wall' into Tokyo embassy, threatened diplomats

Beijing called for an investigation Tuesday after a man identifying as Self Defense Forces personnel allegedly scaled the wall into the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo and threatened to kill Chinese diplomatic personnel. China lodged a "strong protest" over what it called a "grave violation" of the Vienna Convention.

Six killed, nine wounded in US-Israeli strikes on residential areas in Iran's Tabriz

Six people were killed and nine wounded in US-Israeli strikes on residential areas in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz overnight, Iranian authorities said Tuesday. One attack targeted the Shahid Qarabaghi neighborhood, where rescue operations are ongoing, while another hit the Imam Hussein neighborhood, damaging infrastructure.

Saudi Aramco activates alternative export routes via Yanbu port amid Strait of Hormuz closure

Saudi Aramco has activated alternative export routes through Yanbu port on Saudi Arabia's west coast to ensure energy supply continuity following Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The company reported exporting an average of 3.66 million barrels per day from Yanbu over the past five days.

Democratic senator accuses Trump of lying about Iran talks as war enters fourth week

Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen accused President Donald Trump of lying about holding talks with Iran, telling CNN "we know he's lying." The senator also warned that any US attack on Iran's energy infrastructure, including Kharg Island, would likely constitute a war crime and violate international law.

Iran’s IRGC downs armed drone over Tehran as regional war rages

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced the interception of an armed Hermes drone over the capital using an advanced indigenous air defense system. The incident comes amid a widening conflict following a US‑Israeli offensive that has claimed thousands of lives, including Iran’s former supreme leader.

China urges dialogue as Trump halts Iran strikes; Türkiye pursues mediation

Beijing has called on Washington, Tel Aviv, and Tehran to immediately cease hostilities, warning that a prolonged war serves no one’s interests. The appeal follows a temporary halt on US strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure, though Tehran has dismissed claims of back‑channel talks. Ankara continues its diplomatic efforts to de‑escalate the crisis.

Erbil missile strike kills 6 Peshmerga as Iran widens retaliation

A ballistic missile attack by Iran on military positions in northern Iraq has killed six Peshmerga fighters and wounded 30 others. The Kurdish regional ministry condemned the strike as a “violation of good neighborliness,” calling it a treacherous act. The assault marks a further escalation in the widening regional conflict.

Poland activates NATO air operation as Russian strikes hit Ukraine

Poland scrambled allied fighter jets and activated air defense systems in response to renewed Russian bombardment across Ukraine. The NATO‑backed operation concluded with no violation of Polish airspace, Warsaw confirmed. Meanwhile, overnight Russian strikes killed at least four people in Ukraine and wounded nearly 20 others.

Iran shifts strategy: Fewer but more precise strikes on Israel as Gulf attacks decline

Data shows UAE most heavily targeted with over 2,100 attacks, while Israeli casualties rise as missile accuracy improves in third week of war.

Azerbaijan demands Russia clarify remarks on late President Heydar Aliyev

Foreign Ministry says referring to national leader in such a way disrespects his legacy, calls for diplomatic discipline after Russian official's sarcastic comments.

Turkish FM holds diplomatic calls on Iran war with four nations

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan engaged in separate phone calls Monday with his Egyptian, Norwegian, Pakistani and Saudi counterparts to discuss efforts to end the escalating Iran conflict. The diplomatic outreach comes amid sustained hostilities that have claimed over 1,300 lives since the US-Israeli offensive began Feb. 28, with Türkiye continuing to push for de-escalation.