Israel activated its air defence systems after detecting a projectile from Yemen, while fresh strikes in Iran and diplomatic efforts added to regional uncertainty.
Explosions reported across multiple Iranian cities and fresh missile exchanges have put renewed pressure on ceasefire efforts and ongoing US-Iran negotiations.
Regional tensions surged after Iran targeted Israel following strikes in Beirut, prompting airspace closures, emergency measures and renewed diplomatic efforts led by the US.
The swift collapse of the Trump administration's proposed anti-weaponisation fund is significant for reasons that extend far beyond the fate of a single programme.
"We are very close to a deal, but if negotiations fail, I'm gonna blow the hell out of them," Trump told NBC News.
When President Donald Trump announced a five-day halt to threatened strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, it appeared - at first glance-to signal a diplomatic opening in a rapidly escalating conflict.
Washington has sent Tehran a detailed war-end framework while Iran signals limited passage through Hormuz, even as troop movements, market jitters and regional strikes keep tensions high.
According to US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, Modi and Trump "discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open."
Meanwhile, Lavrov specifically flagged risks to Russian personnel stationed at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, warning that United States and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure could trigger catastrophic environmental consequences across the entire region.
The war in Iran continues unabated. President Donald Trump’s initial intent of eliminating the Iranian leadership, resulting in regime change, has failed.
