The first group of 28 Bangladeshis seeking repatriation from war-torn Iran has successfully reached the Pakistan border by road. With assistance from the Pakistani government, they are expected to travel to Karachi and return to Bangladesh by air. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, most of those returning had gone to Iran for medical treatment. The Bangladesh Embassy in Tehran will continue to support any other nationals wishing to return home until the situation stabilizes. However, officials noted that with the easing of hostilities, most Bangladeshis are now opting to stay.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that the United States failed to achieve any success in the recent Iran-Israel war, claiming that Iran emerged victorious and dealt a “hard slap” to America. He alleged that the U.S. directly entered the conflict to protect Israel from complete destruction. Responding to former President Trump’s past comments demanding Iran's surrender, Khamenei said, “Iran will never surrender. Our nation is strong.” He warned that any aggression against Iran would come at a heavy cost and praised Iran’s military for striking at Israel’s core targets.

French President Emmanuel Macron, in a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, where hostilities have continued for nearly two years. Macron also advocated for unrestricted humanitarian aid access and reaffirmed France’s support for a two-state solution. He emphasized the importance of all parties honoring ceasefires, particularly in the context of the Iran-Israel conflict. Both leaders agreed on the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed that French forces intercepted fewer than 10 drones during Iran’s recent military actions against Israel, using both ground-based air defenses and Rafale fighter jets. Addressing parliament, he stated that during the 12-day Iran-Israel conflict, Iran launched approximately 400 ballistic missiles and over 1,000 drones targeting Israel.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated that recent U.S. military strikes have caused significant damage to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, setting its nuclear ambitions back by several years. His remarks came after an internal intelligence report downplayed the impact of the attacks, reportedly angering former President Donald Trump. Ratcliffe clarified, however, that while Iran's nuclear program has been delayed, it has not been completely dismantled.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Israel to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and dismiss the ongoing corruption trials against him. Trump stated that just as the U.S. has stood by Israel, it should also protect Netanyahu, whom he described as a “fighter.” Netanyahu has faced charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust since 2019—all of which he denies.

The Israeli military has launched large-scale drills in the Jordan Valley, scheduled to run from Thursday morning until evening. According to an official statement, heavy military vehicle movement is expected throughout the day. The exercise comes just one day after a temporary ceasefire ended a two-week conflict between Israel and Iran, brokered by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Notably, the United States also participated in a strike against Iran during the conflict.

Following 12 days of intense conflict with Iran, Israel is reportedly facing a critical shortage of weapons and ammunition, according to NBC News, citing three officials. The report noted that Israel is running particularly low on some vital weaponry. Despite years of U.S. military aid, Israel relied heavily on American assistance for missile defense and logistics during the Iranian assault.

Malaysia has made Employee Provident Fund (EPF) contributions mandatory for all foreign workers—except domestic helpers—with valid passports and work permits, starting October. Currently, EPF enrollment is voluntary for non-Malaysians. The move is aimed at enhancing social protection for migrant workers, according to the EPF department.

US Vice President JD Vance has claimed that Iran relocated 408.6 kilograms of uranium—enough to build at least 10 nuclear bombs—before recent American airstrikes. Labeling the strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites as futile, Vance stated that the uranium had already been removed. Prior intelligence from Mossad on June 21 warned that Iran could develop a nuclear bomb within two weeks. Satellite imagery taken before the early Saturday strikes showed 16 trucks outside the Fordow nuclear facility, which is built inside a mountain and considered vulnerable to missile attacks.

Iran on Wednesday executed three alleged Mossad agents—Edris Ali, Azad Shojaei, and Rasul Ahmad—who were convicted of importing equipment with the intent to assassinate Iranian nationals. According to Mehr News, the executions were carried out in the city of Urmia following their sentencing under espionage charges and terrorism-related crimes.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel had secured a “historic victory” following the ceasefire, eliminating two existential threats: the potential destruction from nuclear weapons and the threat posed by Iran’s stockpile of 20,000 ballistic missiles. “Had we not acted, Israel's destruction would have been imminent,” he claimed. He thanked the U.S. military for a joint operation that, according to him, destroyed Iran’s underground uranium enrichment facility in Fordow. “We have dismantled Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Any future attempts will be met with the same resolve,” Netanyahu warned.

Iran’s Health Minister Mohammad Reza Jafarkandi reported that 606 Iranians have been killed and 5,332 injured since the start of Israeli military aggression on June 13. He described the 24 hours before Tuesday’s ceasefire as the deadliest, with 107 fatalities and 1,342 injuries. According to the minister, 95% of the victims died under collapsed structures, while only 5% succumbed to injuries in hospitals.

Despite recent U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile remains largely intact, according to a preliminary intelligence assessment by the Defense Intelligence Agency. The report suggests the strikes have only temporarily set back Iran’s nuclear ambitions by a few months. While the U.S. administration claims it destroyed critical infrastructure, internal assessments suggest that most centrifuges remain operational.

U.S. Congressman Buddy Carter has nominated former President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his "historic and extraordinary" role in brokering a proposed ceasefire between Iran and Israel. In a letter to the Nobel Committee, Carter praised Trump’s leadership in preventing nuclear escalation and promoting peace in a volatile region. “Trump has shown the courage and clarity needed to advance peace in the Middle East, a region long plagued by deep-rooted hostilities,” Carter wrote.