Global shipping giant Maersk has suspended services at Israel’s Haifa Port due to escalating regional conflict, especially after Israel’s airstrikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory missile attacks. The move raises fresh concerns over global trade routes, as key maritime passages like the Strait of Hormuz have become increasingly risky. Other Maersk operations in the region remain unaffected. Meanwhile, tanker shipping costs have surged sharply, with rates doubling within days, indicating the broader economic fallout of the ongoing Middle East tensions.

"Mr. Iravani, you are not a victim. You are not a diplomat. You are a wolf in diplomat's clothing," said Israeli representative Danny Danon at a UN Security Council meeting, directly addressing Iran’s UN envoy, Amir Saeid Iravani.

The tense exchange followed Iravani's call for international powers to uphold international law. Danon not only dismissed Iran's diplomatic posture but also held Tehran responsible for a recent attack that damaged a hospital in Beersheba, southern Israel. While Iran claimed its missiles were aimed at a nearby military base, Danon firmly rejected this justification.

The Israeli diplomat added, “I do not apologize for strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.”

Following Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Israel, the Israeli military has launched retaliatory strikes targeting Iran’s military infrastructure in the country’s southwest.

Iran’s Young Journalists Club reported that air defense systems were activated in the southern city of Bushehr, signaling incoming Israeli attacks. According to Al Jazeera, the Israeli military confirmed ongoing operations targeting Iranian military assets in the region.

Earlier, Iran had launched a wave of missiles at Israel, injuring at least 23 people, several of whom are in critical condition. One woman was reportedly killed in the attack.

The escalating conflict marks a significant rise in hostilities between the two nations and has drawn international concern over further destabilization in the region.

The number of people injured in Israel due to a missile salvo believed to have been launched from Iran has risen to 23, reports The Times of Israel. During the attack, a 51-year-old woman was killed while seeking shelter at a refuge center.

Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency medical service, confirmed that all the injured are receiving treatment. Among them, a 16-year-old youth is in serious condition with injuries to the upper body, and a 54-year-old man is reported to be in a moderate condition.

The attack has heightened tensions in the region, prompting increased security measures and emergency responses.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition are reportedly disappointed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s reluctance to engage in immediate military action against Iran. Despite Israel’s strong air defense system, the country is facing increasing vulnerability to Iranian airstrikes. Columnist Gideon Levy from Haaretz notes that if Trump’s delay is genuine and not a strategic ploy, the chances of U.S. intervention are fading. He also warns that even if Iran’s nuclear facilities are destroyed, Israel’s long-term security is not guaranteed.

Seventeen people were injured in Israel following a recent missile attack launched from Iran, with three individuals in critical condition, including two teenagers. Israel’s emergency service, Magen David Adom (MDA), confirmed the injuries but did not disclose the exact impact sites. Initial reports from AFP noted only two injuries, but Al Jazeera later updated the count, adding more details about the victims’ conditions. The strike has intensified tensions in the region, raising concerns of further escalation.

A 51-year-old woman died of a heart attack in a shelter in Israel’s northern city of Karmiel during Iran’s recent missile attack, confirmed by emergency service Magen David Adom. In Haifa, 23 people were injured by missile strikes, including a 16-year-old boy and two men in critical condition. Reports vary on the number of missiles launched—25 according to the Israeli military, while Channel 12 cites 39. In retaliation, Israel targeted Iranian military infrastructure in the southwest, prompting activation of Iranian air defenses in Bushehr.

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that Iran’s state institutions and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) must be targeted. He described them as the "pillars" of Iran’s regime.

In a previous public address, Katz explicitly stated that Israel’s goal is to assassinate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—further signaling Israel's shift toward directly targeting Iran’s top leadership.

According to Turkish media, the United States and Germany have sent military supplies to Israel aboard 14 cargo planes amid the escalating conflict with Iran. The equipment is meant to support the Israeli army’s operational readiness.

Since the start of Israel’s offensive on Gaza in October 2023, over 800 military cargo flights have reportedly landed in Israel.

In response to Israeli attacks, Tehran has launched retaliatory missile strikes on Tel Aviv, with several projectiles bypassing Israel’s missile defense systems and hitting high-rise buildings. As a result, more than 8,000 Israeli residents have fled their homes fearing for their lives.

According to Yedioth Ahronoth, Israel's Property Tax and Compensation Fund has received nearly 30,000 claims for damage to buildings and vehicles.

Iran has launched a missile strike near the Microsoft office in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba. Photos from the scene show fires and damage to nearby residential buildings. The attack appears to have targeted the Gav-Yam Advanced Technology Park, home to several international tech firms and military research entities. Soroka Medical Center, located nearby, also sustained minor damage. The strike is believed to be part of Iran’s broader retaliation against Israeli operations.

Following a missile attack launched from Iran, sirens were triggered across several areas in southern Israel on Friday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported.

In a statement on their Telegram channel, the IDF said, “We are actively working to intercept these missiles.” Details about casualties or damage have not yet been disclosed, and media access to affected sites remains restricted by Israeli authorities.

Meir Masri, former Israeli Deputy Defense Minister and senior member of the Labor Party, posted in Arabic and Urdu on X, saying, “After the operation in Iran, we may consider dismantling Pakistan’s nuclear program.”

He added, “Pakistan is not far from Iran. That alone should be enough to understand the stakes.” While Masri currently holds no official government position, his status in Israeli politics lends weight to his statements.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has declared Al Jazeera a threat to the country’s national security, stating that the network operates not as a news outlet but as a hostile entity working against Israel’s interests. “Its activities must be stopped,” said Ben-Gvir, calling on law enforcement to take legal action against anyone found watching Al Jazeera broadcasts. Earlier in May 2024, the Israeli government officially banned Al Jazeera journalists and staff from operating within the country.

Following a visit to a damaged hospital in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised former U.S. President Donald Trump, calling their friendship “incredible” and revealing that the two speak “almost every day.”

Netanyahu emphasized Trump's strong stance on Iran, noting, “His clear message—that Iran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons—is vital. To ensure that, Iran must halt uranium enrichment.”

He further stated, “Trump offered them a chance to negotiate, but they deceived him. No one can deceive Donald Trump and get away with it.”

On the possibility of U.S. military intervention, Netanyahu remarked, “That decision rests with the President. However, they are already providing us with significant support.”