At the United Nations, the U.S. officially described its strikes as having "degraded" Iran’s nuclear program—dialing back from the President’s more aggressive language

Iran’s withdrawal from IAEA oversight—if implemented—could mark a major turning point in its relationship with international nuclear governance and further complicate efforts to maintain stability in the region

Both Iran and Israel have stated their intention to respect the ceasefire, provided that the other side does the same.

Trump was particularly critical of Israel for launching what he called “huge strikes” following what might have been an “unintentional” missile launch from Iran

The missile launches occurred just hours after both sides had agreed to a ceasefire, ending nearly two weeks of hostilities

While the ceasefire may provide temporary relief from escalating violence, analysts warn that tensions remain high and the agreement could unravel if either side feels provoked or threatened

President Trump, in an earlier statement, indicated both parties would be allowed to complete “missions underway” before transitioning into a “staged ceasefire.” Still, the renewed violence has cast doubt on the viability of that plan

There were also unconfirmed reports of air raid sirens sounding in Kuwait and Bahrain, though no attacks in those countries have been confirmed so far.

Reza Pahlavi—the exiled crown prince and grandson of the former Shah—has re-entered the spotlight, publicly stating on social media that he is prepared to return to Iran if called upon

This opinion piece is part of To BHMA International Edition’s NextGen Corner, a platform for fresh voices on the defining issues of our time

The U.S. operation against Iran was made possible thanks to the large-scale deployment of American refueling aircraft, including from the Souda Bay base, according to various sources.

U.S. President Donald Trump launched a large-scale airstrike against Iran early Sunday morning, targeting the country's nuclear facilities with high-powered bombs.

World leaders voiced a mix of support for the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump, concern, and urgent calls for diplomacy

“Europe must rise to the occasion in the interest of international peace and prosperity,” emphasized Mitsotakis in his weekly review post.

Addressing the nation from the White House at 10 pm EST, President Donald Trump asserted that Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated.”