West Asia conflict: Iran announces end to strikes on Israel after Trump intervention
The development comes after US President Donald Trump asked both sides to "immediately stop shooting".
The development comes after US President Donald Trump asked both sides to "immediately stop shooting".
PV Sindhu will lead a 24-member Indian contingent at the Australian Badminton Open 2026, while Lakshya Sen and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will miss the tournament.
The criticism was voiced by Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei during a weekly press conference, where he questioned the impartiality of the agency’s leadership and warned of the consequences of what Tehran described as a politically driven approach.
The Indian Embassy has reiterated its advisory for Iran, asking citizens to avoid travel and urging those already in the country to leave through available transport routes.
The operation, named "Operation Nasr", was presented by Tehran as a direct response to recent Israeli attacks on Iranian military infrastructure, signalling a fresh phase in the rapidly escalating confrontation across West Asia.
At the opening session of the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026, To Lam delivered a wide-ranging keynote address urging nations to move from reactive crisis management to “proactively shaping peace, stability and development in a world undergoing profound changes.”
He warned allies in Europe that those unwilling to share the burden should not expect to be treated as partners.
Scott Bessent said Washington is working with European and Gulf allies to target Iranian financial networks, freeze assets and disrupt funding channels linked to Tehran.
Fresh uncertainty surrounded US-Iran diplomacy after Tehran rejected Washington's demands and dismissed reports of progress, while a parallel dispute over the Strait of Hormuz intensified.
The visit, scheduled from May 30 to June 2, comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
