Pope Leo on Sunday issued a rare and sharply worded rebuke of political leaders who wage war, saying God rejects the prayers of those who 'stain their hands with blood,' as the conflict involving Iran enters its second month

US and Israeli strikes on Iran have caused damage to at least 120 museums, historic buildings and cultural sites since the war began nearly a month ago, Iranian authorities announced, in what is shaping up as one of the most significant assaults on a nation’s cultural heritage in recent memory. “At least 120 museums, historic […]

According to a Pakistani source familiar with the matter, Israel removed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf from its hit list after Pakistan urged Washington to spare them.

Tehran denies any negotiations with Washington after fresh missile attacks, while conflicting signals from both sides rattle global markets and push oil prices higher again.

In Arad alone, 31 people — including 18 children — were hospitalized, with at least nine reported in serious condition, according to medical officials. Dozens more sustained minor injuries.

Several key Iranian leaders have been killed in the last 3 weeks, a direct result of US-Israeli strikes. Most of these perished during a meeting of senior Iranian leadership on February 28th, according to Iranian media.

According to Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, an Israeli strike killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s security chief. Tehran has not confirmed yet whether he was killed

The UN investigation finds Israel intentionally targeted Evin Prison, killing civilians, and warns current U.S.-Israeli strikes could increase repression and put detainees at risk.

The Israeli Air Force shared a recording of a US and Israeli pilot coordinating before strikes over Iran, highlighting ongoing joint operations under “Operation Roar of the Lion.”

Madrid has permanently withdrawn its ambassador to Israel as tensions escalate over Spain’s opposition to U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and earlier disputes related to the Gaza conflict

Human Rights Watch says incendiary munitions were deployed over Yohmor, endangering civilians, amid ongoing Israeli strikes that have displaced hundreds of thousands in southern Lebanon

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say the Strait of Hormuz will remain open but warn vessels linked to the United States and Israel could be attacked as tensions disrupt shipping through the key oil transit route

UN agencies report tens of thousands seeking shelter as air strikes escalate, with children among the casualties and more displacements expected

A social media post by Israel’s embassy in Athens says Iranian ballistic missiles can reach parts of Europe, including Greece, as tensions escalate and security alerts are reported in Cyprus.