Following a U.S. strike on Iran, global shipping is in turmoil as traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz sharply declines. Major shipping firms from Japan and Germany are delaying or rerouting vessels to avoid risk. Iran is reportedly considering closing the strait, backed by its parliament. This chokepoint carries about 20% of the world’s oil and LNG. Rising insurance costs and supply delays are fueling instability in global markets. The U.S. has urged China to pressure Iran to keep the strait open.

Following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, global concern has intensified over 400kg of 60% enriched uranium that Iran allegedly relocated before the attacks. Satellite and intelligence data suggest the material was hidden to preserve Iran’s nuclear capability. Despite temporary disruption, experts warn Iran still possesses the knowledge and means to revive its program. Officials in Tehran assert they will not be dictated to and vow to continue nuclear activities, raising fears of renewed nuclear weapon ambitions in the region.

The Israeli Air Force has launched an airstrike on Evin Prison in Tehran, Iran, a facility known for holding political prisoners and dual nationals. The extent of casualties or damage remains unclear. The strike follows Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Israel, which came in response to a U.S. strike on an Iranian nuclear site. Israel has also targeted IRGC headquarters, Palestine Square, and the Basij forces in Tehran. The Israeli Defense Ministry vowed to punish Iran’s regime with full force for its attack on Israeli territory.

An Iranian missile strike on southern Israel has caused power outages affecting nearly 8,000 residents, according to Israel’s Energy Minister Eli Cohen. Authorities had anticipated possible damage and aimed to restore electricity within hours. The Israel Electric Corporation confirmed damage to strategic infrastructure and dispatched teams to repair and monitor security risks. The missile attacks also triggered warning sirens across major cities, disrupting an emergency parliamentary session as officials took shelter amid fears of widespread destruction.

Protests erupted worldwide Sunday in response to US airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Thousands marched in Tehran, joined by President Masoud Pezeshkian, with major gatherings at Azadi Square, Ferdowsi Square, and Parliament. Demonstrations also took place across US cities like New York, Washington, and Los Angeles, as well as in London, Paris, Turkey, Pakistan, and Jordan. Clashes occurred in London, resulting in arrests. Protesters condemned the violence, calling for peace amid growing Middle East tensions.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is close to achieving its main military goals in Iran after striking ballistic missile sites and nuclear facilities. He ruled out a long-term war, stating the mission will end only when objectives are fully met. Netanyahu praised the U.S. for recent attacks on Iran and claimed they inflicted serious damage. He also linked Iran’s actions to Hamas support in Gaza. Talks for a Gaza ceasefire continue, though Hamas conditions remain unacceptable to Israel and U.S. mediators.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that a US strike on Iran's nuclear facility could trigger a new wave of violence and retaliation in the Middle East. He called the situation a dangerous turning point. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi also urged restraint, warning of possible global nuclear risks. Russia, China, and Pakistan proposed a ceasefire resolution, but the UN Security Council remains divided. Iran condemned the US attack as unjustified, while Israel defended it as a move to ensure global safety.

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military unit has warned of a strong retaliation after the United States reportedly targeted three of its nuclear sites. In a video broadcast on state media, a military spokesperson accused the U.S. of acting on behalf of Israel and violating Iran’s sovereignty. He described the attack as a hostile move intended to revive Israel’s weakening regime. The spokesperson also stated that the strike has expanded Iran’s list of legitimate and strategic targets in response.

At least 10 people have died following a large-scale Russian drone and missile strike on Kyiv and surrounding areas, according to Ukrainian officials. Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, described it as another major assault directly targeting residential zones. Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia deployed 352 drones, 11 ballistic missiles, and 5 cruise missiles during the attack.

The U.S. Embassy in Qatar has advised American citizens to shelter in place until further notice, citing heightened caution amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. The warning follows U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites and Israel’s earlier attacks that killed top Iranian officials and civilians. Iran has since launched retaliatory strikes. With around 10,000 U.S. troops stationed at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base, the situation remains volatile, prompting the embassy to issue the alert without providing further details.

Iran has declared it will persist with uranium enrichment according to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, despite recent U.S. missile strikes on its nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Following these attacks, Iran launched missile strikes on Israeli cities, escalating the conflict. Israeli authorities report casualties on both sides, with Iran citing over 400 dead and thousands injured. The ongoing tension follows Israel’s sudden offensive on June 13 targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites, with Iran retaliating through ballistic missile strikes.

At least 10 members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed and several others injured in an Israeli airstrike on Sunday in Yazd Province, according to Al Jazeera. Israel claims its ongoing military campaign, which began on June 13, has already killed over two dozen Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has requested more active support from Russian President Vladimir Putin following recent US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a letter from Khamenei during a Moscow visit, seeking stronger Russian backing against US and Israeli aggression. Russia expressed concern over Middle East instability but has not publicly condemned the US nuclear actions. Tehran remains unsatisfied with current support, expecting Russia to take a more significant role amid escalating tensions.

The Israeli military announced on Monday that it had carried out airstrikes on at least six airports in western, eastern, and central Iran. As a result, the targeted airports are currently non-operational. Israel claims that remotely operated drones destroyed 15 Iranian aircraft and helicopters. The military also released an image on social media, stating that Tehran’s Mehrabad, Mashhad, and Dezful airports were among the primary targets. The attack reportedly damaged runways, underground bunkers, a refueling aircraft, and several Iranian military aircraft, including F-14s, F-5s, and AH-1 helicopters.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has clarified that the objective of the recent strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities was to neutralize a growing nuclear threat, not to change the regime. “This operation was carried out to protect U.S. and Israeli interests, and to ensure the safety of our troops,” said Hegseth. “Iran’s nuclear program has been effectively dismantled,” he added.