Former U.S. envoy to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has accused Pakistan's military of engaging in a prolonged “double game” with the United States. In a post following a rare White House meeting between former President Donald Trump and Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir on June 18, Khalilzad claimed that while Pakistan accepted American assistance during the war in Afghanistan, it simultaneously harbored individuals responsible for killing U.S. personnel.

He further asserted that Pakistan supported both the U.S. and Al-Qaeda during the post-9/11 war on terror and continues to detain Dr. Shakil Afridi, the physician who helped locate Osama bin Laden.

Renowned Pakistani Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani has condemned the recent U.S. military strike on Iran, labeling it not only "reprehensible" but also a "clear violation of previous commitments." Referring indirectly to former U.S. President Donald Trump, he wrote, “Can someone who threatens to turn another country into hell ever be worthy of a peace prize?”

Notably, Pakistan recently issued a statement recommending Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, prompting significant backlash across various sectors.

A US military base in Syria's Kasruk region came under mortar attack amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, according to Iran’s Mehr News Agency. Details about the attackers, nature of the assault, or the extent of damage remain unclear. Following the incident, US forces secured the area and heightened surveillance. Eyewitnesses reported heavy drone and helicopter activity in the vicinity.

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet his national security team at the White House’s Oval Office on Monday afternoon (local time), following the U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear sites. The meeting also comes after Trump warned of regime change in Tehran if Iran does not alter its course. Initially scheduled to attend the NATO summit in The Hague on Monday, Trump will now depart on Tuesday.

Amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, France has announced plans to evacuate approximately 250,000 French nationals residing in Israel. The French ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense stated that a military Airbus A400M aircraft is being dispatched for the evacuation. These military flights will supplement chartered civilian flights. Evacuees will first be transported to Cyprus.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed support for U.S. efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. In a televised interview on Monday, Wong stated, “We support the steps taken by the United States to deter Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.” She acknowledged that the recent attack was a unilateral move by the U.S. but added, “Australia is joining countries like the UK in urging Iran to return to the negotiating table. We do not want to see further escalation.”
Meanwhile, Australia has deployed two military aircraft to the Middle East to assist in evacuating civilians if necessary.

A suicide bombing at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus’ Dweilaa district has left at least 20 people dead and over 50 injured. Syria's Ministry of Interior confirmed the attacker was a member of the ISIS terrorist group. The assailant first opened fire before detonating an explosive vest inside the church. Authorities reported a second suspect was involved; one perpetrator died on the spot. Syrian officials labeled it a deliberate attempt to ignite sectarian conflict, while Turkey expressed hope for unity against terrorism. The UN has condemned the attack.

Following the recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has called an emergency meeting scheduled for Monday. Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami has formally written to the IAEA, urging an investigation and official condemnation of the US attacks. The IAEA earlier confirmed that no unusual levels of radiation have been detected in the areas surrounding the targeted sites. Meanwhile, Iran’s parliament has formally passed a proposal authorizing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the attacks.

US Senator Marco Rubio has urged the Chinese government to engage diplomatically with Iran amid threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, warning that China would suffer the most severe consequences. He added that such a move by Iran would be “another grave mistake” leading to heightened tensions and could amount to economic suicide. Rubio emphasized that the United States has the capability to counter any Iranian blockade, while noting that Iran’s parliament has already passed a motion authorizing the closure of the strategic waterway.

Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad. According to Iran’s judiciary news agency Mizan, Majid Mosaeibi was hanged after completing all judicial procedures, including approval by the Supreme Court. Mizan reported that Mosaeibi had been found guilty of attempting to pass “sensitive information” to Mossad.

U.S. lawmakers from both Republican and Democratic parties have raised serious constitutional concerns over former President Donald Trump’s recent decision to authorize military strikes on Iran. Republican Congressman Warren Davidson remarked, “While President Trump’s decision may be justifiable, it is difficult to deem it constitutional.” His fellow Republican, Congressman Thomas Massie, echoed this sentiment, saying, “It is not constitutional.” On the Democratic side, Senator Bernie Sanders denounced Trump’s actions as “grossly unconstitutional,” while Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stated, “Bombing Iran without congressional approval is clearly an impeachable offense.”

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.S. strikes on Iran have “diminished the threat posed by Tehran’s nuclear program.”

He added, “Iran must never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. While the Middle East remains unstable, our priority is peace and stability in the region.” Starmer urged Iran to return to diplomatic talks and resolve the crisis peacefully.

Palestinian resistance group Hamas has condemned the recent U.S. military strikes on Iran, calling them a "clear act of aggression" and a "direct threat to international peace and stability".
In a statement, Hamas accused the U.S. of violating international law.
Meanwhile, in retaliation for Israeli actions in Gaza, Hamas claimed to have detained significant numbers of Israeli soldiers, although such moves have received criticism from Western governments.

Indian Home Minister Amit Shah has confirmed that India will never reinstate the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. Speaking to reporters, Shah said, “We will divert the water through a canal to Rajasthan. The water Pakistan was receiving illegally will be stopped.” The treaty, which was terminated by India after the Pahalgam terror attack, previously allowed 80% of Pakistan’s agricultural water to flow from rivers originating in India.

Fearing for their safety amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, thousands of Afghan refugees are returning home after decades in exile. The UN estimates that over 4 million Afghans live in Iran, many of whom fled war and persecution. One returnee, Nasima Ghaffari, said, “The war has changed everything. We came back with nothing—no money, no home, just fear and uncertainty.” Reports suggest that some Pakistani refugees are also returning home due to rising security concerns.