Residences of Bangladeshi embassy officials in Tehran were damaged in a recent Israeli airstrike. At least one official's home was completely destroyed. Fortunately, the occupant was not present at the time and escaped unhurt.

First Secretary Walid Islam said, “My house has been completely demolished. There’s nothing left around us, except a few surviving residences of other diplomats.” It is reported that prior warnings helped minimize casualties.

Passengers faced severe distress after Air India flight AI180, en route from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata, was forced to make an emergency landing due to an engine malfunction. The incident occurred late Monday night, causing significant delays for travelers. Many passengers missed important appointments or onward connections and reported suffering heavy losses due to the disruption.

In a joint statement, the G7 nations declared their unwavering support for Israel’s right to self-defense amid rising tensions with Iran. The statement labeled Iran as the principal source of instability and terrorism in the Middle East and affirmed that Iran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. The G7 also emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the Iran issue and expressed concern over volatility in the global oil market. The coalition reiterated its call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Twenty-one Muslim-majority countries, including Egypt, have issued a joint statement condemning Israeli airstrikes on Iran. The open letter also called for immediate de-escalation and the discontinuation of nuclear projects to prevent a wider regional conflict. Signatories include Egypt, Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, The Gambia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Turkey, and the UAE. The letter warned that the war risks engulfing the entire Middle East.

A total of 158 Bangladeshi nationals stranded in Libya have safely returned home, thanks to coordinated efforts by the Bangladesh Embassy in Libya, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). They arrived at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 5:20 AM on Tuesday, having departed from Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport on a special Buraq Air flight on Monday.

As Iran and Israel exchanged attacks for the fourth consecutive day, U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly convened a meeting with his national security team in the White House Situation Room. Trump, who was attending the G7 Summit in Canada, cut his visit short to return to Washington for the emergency session. Earlier, Trump had urged residents of Tehran to evacuate amid escalating tensions.

As tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, Bangladesh has launched hotline services both in Dhaka and Tehran to assist its nationals. Initially, a hotline was established at the Bangladesh Embassy in Tehran. Now, another hotline has been set up in Dhaka to facilitate communication for families of Bangladeshis residing in Iran.
Contact Numbers:

Bangladesh Embassy, Tehran: +98 9908577368, +98 9122065745

Foreign Ministry, Dhaka: +880 1712012847

Pakistan has strongly rejected allegations of supplying ballistic missiles (non-nuclear) to Iran amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Referring to a fabricated statement circulating online, Pakistan clarified that it has neither supported Iran militarily nor issued any nuclear threats against Israel. Officials dismissed the rumors as baseless and accused Indian media of spreading propaganda to malign Pakistan.

The Bangladesh Air Force is deploying 125 personnel to replace its current UN peacekeeping contingent in the Central African Republic. In a briefing on Monday, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan addressed the departing troops, urging them to uphold integrity, professionalism, and dedication. The mission includes three MI-171 helicopters equipped with night vision and advanced ground support equipment.

The US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Nimitz has departed from the South China Sea toward the Middle East amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, according to MarineTraffic data. Last week, the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group conducted maritime security operations in the South China Sea as part of the US Navy’s routine presence in the Indo-Pacific. The carrier was originally scheduled to visit Da Nang Port in Vietnam later this week, but that visit has now been canceled due to regional tensions.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen echoed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s stance in a phone call on Sunday, declaring unequivocally that Iran should never possess nuclear weapons. Von der Leyen stressed the need for diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, while also calling for an immediate ceasefire. Speaking from the G7 Summit in Canada, she also warned that Iran-manufactured drones and ballistic missiles are wreaking havoc in both Ukraine and Israeli cities, calling for unified global action against the threats.

Before departing for the G7 Summit in Canada, former US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Israel and Iran will eventually reach an agreement. Speaking to reporters, Trump said, "Sometimes wars have to happen before peace comes." On Truth Social, he previously wrote, “Iran and Israel will have to come to an agreement eventually.”

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has urged the global community to take Israel’s unregulated nuclear capabilities seriously. Highlighting that Israel has never signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Asif called it a major threat to global security. He reiterated that Pakistan’s nuclear program strictly adheres to international standards for national defense, while warning that the ongoing Israeli aggression could destabilize the entire region, exacerbated by biased Western support.

Speaking at an event, former U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Dan Mozena remarked, “I never imagined Hasina's government would fall so easily. What happened in July was historic. August 5 will never be forgotten—helicopters carried her away as the regime fell.” He praised Bangladesh’s peaceful transition, noting that revolutionary leaders chose Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus as the new national figurehead, instead of engaging in power struggles. He urged political parties to support the interim government in building an inclusive political process.

According to a Reuters report, Israel plotted to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a move reportedly vetoed by the Trump administration. A senior U.S. official stated that while Israel maintained frequent communication with the U.S., the assassination plan was halted, as Iran had not directly targeted any Americans. The official could not confirm whether the veto came directly from President Trump.