Kuwait reported that three of its border posts and an offshore oil drilling platform were attacked, causing infrastructure damage and injuring at least one worker. The incidents occurred in the country’s northern region and in Kuwaiti territorial waters, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense cited by Al Jazeera.

The ministry described the assaults on the three land border centers as “criminal attacks.” The offshore platform, operated by Kuwait Oil Company, was struck by a drone, leading to one worker being injured. Authorities have not yet identified who was responsible for the attacks.

Kuwaiti officials have launched an investigation into the incidents to determine the source and motive behind the attacks.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar have expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by severe floods and landslides in Bangladesh. In a condolence message issued on Sunday, Sharif conveyed sympathy on behalf of the people of Pakistan to the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with the government and people of Bangladesh. He also prayed for the quick recovery of the injured and the safety of all affected.

In a separate message, Ishaq Dar said Pakistan stands with Bangladesh during this difficult time. He extended condolences to those who lost loved ones and offered prayers for the displaced and affected communities. Dar also paid tribute to the rescuers, armed forces, medical teams, and relief workers for their dedication and courage in assisting victims.

According to the report, continuous heavy rainfall, upstream water flow, and landslides have worsened flooding in seven districts of southeastern and northeastern Bangladesh, resulting in 51 deaths so far.

A US-Bangla Airlines international flight from Dubai to Dhaka was diverted to Sylhet Osmani International Airport on Sunday morning due to continuous rain and poor visibility over Dhaka. Flight BS-342, carrying 148 passengers, landed safely in Sylhet at 11:35 a.m. after it became impossible to land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport because of adverse weather and reduced runway visibility.

According to airport officials, the diversion was made in line with international civil aviation safety regulations to ensure passenger safety. Sylhet Osmani International Airport Director Hafiz Ahmed confirmed the safe landing and said passengers were being provided with necessary assistance. The flight will depart for Dhaka once weather conditions improve and required formalities are completed.

Officials added that ongoing rain and unfavorable weather have temporarily disrupted air operations in several parts of the country, but flights are expected to resume on schedule once conditions normalize.

Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing measures under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ensuring the security and navigation of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with the state news agency IRNA, Brigadier General Mohammad Akrami Nia, spokesperson for Iran’s armed forces, called on the United States to refrain from interference and to comply with the terms of the agreement.

Akrami Nia accused the US, particularly under President Donald Trump, of repeatedly violating international agreements, citing Washington’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal as an example. He alleged that the US is attempting to establish an “illegal corridor” south of the Strait, contrary to the MoU, and warned that unilateral American actions threaten regional stability. He emphasized that Iran, in coordination with Oman, manages navigation and transit in the area based on mutual understanding.

The Iranian military spokesman cautioned that any action against Iran’s islands, coasts, or military sites would face a “severe and extensive” response. He added that US activities endanger even its own allies’ security and noted that Iran continues to strengthen its defense readiness following the ceasefire and MoU implementation.

The United States carried out another round of early-morning airstrikes on Iran on Sunday, targeting military sites near the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said the operation, authorized by President Donald Trump, aimed to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian and commercial vessels transiting the strategic waterway. Iranian state media reported explosions in Sirik, Qeshm Island, Jask, and areas west of Bandar Abbas, though local authorities said no civilian casualties had been reported.

The strikes mark the latest escalation in hostilities that resumed on July 7, despite a memorandum of understanding signed last month to halt fighting. The US said it struck about 140 Iranian military targets on Saturday, including drone, missile, and naval facilities, after Iran allegedly attacked a Cyprus-registered ship. Iran has responded with counterattacks on US bases across the Middle East, while asserting its sovereignty over the strait. The Trump administration considers Iran’s drone strikes a violation of the ceasefire agreement.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to exercise restraint and resume negotiations, warning that continued escalation could endanger regional stability and leave thousands of seafarers stranded in the waterway.

Pakistan has called on the United States and Iran to settle their growing tensions through diplomatic means. The appeal was made by Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Sunday. Dar emphasized that dialogue and diplomacy are the only effective paths to resolve disputes and ensure lasting peace. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to play a constructive role in maintaining regional stability.

According to a statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, the two ministers exchanged views on the evolving regional situation. Dar urged all parties to exercise restraint and reduce tensions in line with the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed in June. The call came after Iran announced the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and launched missile and drone attacks on US facilities in the Gulf region following a series of assaults on commercial vessels.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard stated that the strait would remain closed until US interference in the region ends, a move that has heightened global concern over energy supply routes.

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks on US facilities across several Middle Eastern countries. In a statement, Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry said the Iranian strikes threaten security and freedom of navigation. The ministry accused Iran of violating international law, the UN Charter, the charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and principles of good neighborliness through repeated attacks on commercial vessels. Although Saudi Arabia was not directly targeted, a Saudi oil tanker was damaged last week while crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

Kuwait’s foreign ministry also denounced the Iranian attacks, warning that the escalation poses serious risks to regional stability and peace. The statement said the strikes would heighten tensions, undermine diplomatic efforts for peaceful resolution, and threaten regional security. Kuwait affirmed its right to take necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and security under international law and the UN Charter.

According to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the attacks targeted Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Oman, while the United Arab Emirates claimed to have intercepted Iranian missiles and drones.

Harlan Ullman, chairman of the strategic consultancy The Kilwynn Group and a former U.S. naval officer, told Al Jazeera that Iran’s influence over the Strait of Hormuz has placed the United States in a difficult strategic position. He questioned the clarity of Washington’s objectives in the ongoing conflict, noting that despite its superior military power, the U.S. faces major challenges in converting that strength into strategic success.

According to Ullman, Iran’s ability to threaten closure of the Strait of Hormuz or attacks on neighboring Gulf states gives it a comparative advantage. He argued that the U.S. has few effective options beyond airstrikes, which have not produced favorable outcomes for either side.

Ullman warned that the conflict could escalate into a wider regional war and that the global economy is not prepared to absorb the shock. He emphasized that about 20 percent of the world’s energy supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and any prolonged disruption could have severe economic consequences worldwide.

More than 1,000 victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia remain missing even after 31 years, according to a report published Friday by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency. The massacre, carried out by Serb forces during the Bosnian War from 1992 to 1995, is regarded as one of the darkest chapters in modern European history.

The genocide occurred when Serb troops led by convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic captured the UN-declared safe zone of Srebrenica on July 11, 1995. After separating men and boys from women, the forces executed them over 11 days, killing at least 8,372 Bosnian males. To conceal the crimes, victims’ bodies were buried in mass graves across multiple sites.

Since the war’s end, Bosnian authorities have recovered remains from 77 mass graves and 150 locations, using DNA and forensic testing for identification. As of this year, 6,782 victims have been buried at the Srebrenica memorial cemetery, with 250 others laid to rest in their hometowns. Despite ongoing efforts, more than 1,000 victims remain unaccounted for.

At least 16 people were killed in Pakistan’s latest anti-terror operation in Balochistan, bringing the total death toll to 102 since the campaign began on July 5. The coordinated air and ground operations are being conducted by the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, and police targeting militant hideouts across the province. Security sources confirmed that 64 militants have been killed under the ongoing “Operation Shaban.”

Security officials stated that the operations would continue until all militant groups are eliminated. In a separate raid on the N-25 highway, two armed individuals were killed, and weapons, grenades, motorcycles, and mobile phones were seized. Earlier, Pakistan’s military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry alleged that attackers in Ziarat had Indian support, noting that 15 militants and nine police officers were killed in that clash.

Pakistan maintains that terrorist attacks have increased in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in 2021. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti vowed to uphold state authority at any cost and warned that no militant would be allowed to escape.

Oman has presented a new draft proposal aimed at maintaining uninterrupted shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal was made by Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi during a meeting in Muscat with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday, according to the report. The initiative seeks to ensure smooth maritime operations in one of the world’s most strategic waterways.

According to details cited by CNN from a source familiar with the discussions, the proposal suggests managing the vital passage through two separate control systems. The arrangement is designed to keep both the northern and southern routes of the strait open for navigation. The draft agreement has not yet been finalized, and discussions are ongoing.

If implemented, the plan could help stabilize maritime movement in the region by providing structured oversight of both channels of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy transport.

Iran has carried out drone and missile attacks on US military bases in six Middle Eastern countries in retaliation for earlier US strikes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that it targeted facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Oman, while the United Arab Emirates claimed to have intercepted Iranian projectiles. According to the IRGC, the strikes destroyed a maintenance and repair center and a command-and-control facility at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base.

Iranian state media reported that the IRGC also attacked a supply center and refueling platform used by a US aircraft carrier at Oman’s Duqm port. The Iranian army said it hit a Patriot air defense system, an ammunition depot, and a radar site in Kuwait, as well as communication and radar installations in Bahrain. The IRGC further announced the seizure of another vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and warned that continued US-Israeli aggression would provoke stronger responses.

The report cited Al Jazeera and Middle East Eye as sources, and noted that Kuwait and Saudi Arabia condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks, while Pakistan urged both the US and Iran to resolve the crisis diplomatically.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it launched multiple ballistic missile strikes on a US military installation at Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan. According to the IRGC, the attacks destroyed the base’s command center, infrastructure, and an MQ-9 Reaper drone hangar. The strikes took place on Sunday as a retaliatory move following US air attacks on Iran’s southern coastal bases and telecommunications towers.

In a statement, the IRGC described the operation as a “firm response” to what it called US aggression. The group also claimed to have intercepted several ships attempting to enter Iranian waters through unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz before the US carried out its airstrikes. The statement accused the United States of imposing its will on Oman and warned that continued US aggression would be met with even harsher retaliation.

The report cited Iranian state-linked media and Al Jazeera as sources for the announcement and subsequent warnings.

Iran has accused several Middle Eastern countries of assisting the United States in ongoing military operations. According to Tehran, the US is using bases located in Gulf nations to launch attacks on Iranian territory. Iran reiterated that it would retaliate against any assaults originating from American bases in the region.

Tehran criticized Gulf states for allowing the establishment of US military bases and granting access to their airspace, which Iran claims has enabled attacks causing civilian casualties. Iranian officials insisted that their own strikes do not target civilians or civilian areas but focus on the sources of attacks against Iran.

In response, Gulf countries have denied taking sides in the conflict, stating that the US bases on their soil are part of bilateral defense agreements intended to safeguard their national security.

The United States carried out a third round of airstrikes on Iran late Saturday, targeting around 140 military sites across the country. According to a report by Al Jazeera, the strikes followed the signing of a memorandum of understanding and were conducted under the direction of President Donald Trump. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation aimed to hold Iranian forces accountable for a recent attack on a Cyprus-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

CENTCOM stated that the targets included missile and drone bases, naval assets, ammunition depots, communication networks, and coastal surveillance centers. The command added that the campaign sought to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten civilian and commercial ships navigating the strait. Over the past week, three rounds of strikes have hit more than 300 targets. CENTCOM also reported assisting over 800 commercial vessels carrying 400 million barrels of oil through the strait since early May.

The ongoing US-Iran conflict has destabilized the Gulf region, driving up global fuel prices and inflation. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared the strait closed until US intervention ends, warning of further retaliation if attacked again.