Israel has carried out an airstrike on Iran’s Kermanshah province, killing five Iranian soldiers and injuring nine others, according to Fars News Agency. The strike reportedly targeted Naft Shahr village in Qasr-e-Shirin on Saturday. This incident adds to an escalating death toll, with at least 430 civilians killed and more than 3,500 injured across Iran so far during the ongoing conflict.

Following the U.S. airstrikes on Iran, Mohammed Al-Farrah, a senior member of the Houthi Political Bureau, warned that this is not the end, but the beginning of a wider war. “Trump wants a fast war with a fast conclusion. But this is only the start. Now is not the time to flee,” he said, responding to U.S. claims of successful strikes on nuclear installations.

Iranian authorities have confirmed that the Fordow nuclear facility sustained damage in a U.S. airstrike. Morteza Haidari, spokesperson for Qom’s Crisis Management Center, stated that Iran’s air defense systems were activated shortly before parts of the facility were hit. State media outlet IRNA reported that no radioactive materials were stored at the targeted sites, suggesting Iran may have preemptively relocated sensitive materials. Trump previously claimed that heavy bunker-buster bombs were dropped on the facility buried 262 feet underground.

French President Emmanuel Macron revealed he received a phone call from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which both leaders agreed to accelerate nuclear negotiations with European powers. “Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons,” Macron stated on X (formerly Twitter). He insisted it is Iran’s responsibility to prove the peaceful nature of its nuclear program with full transparency. Pezeshkian reportedly acknowledged the potential to de-escalate and avoid greater catastrophe.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed via Truth Social that American forces had successfully struck three Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. “All our aircraft are now out of Iranian airspace,” Trump wrote. Reuters reported that B-2 stealth bombers were involved in the strikes, which mark a significant escalation in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, now drawing in direct U.S. involvement.

Bangladesh Police arrested 1,556 individuals in the past 24 hours as part of a nationwide special operation. According to AIG Enamul Haque Sagar of Police Headquarters, 1,029 of the detainees were wanted under existing warrants, while the remaining 527 face charges in various other cases. The operation also led to the seizure of a significant number of locally-made and foreign weapons. Sagar noted that the crackdown will continue nationwide.

BNP Joint Convener of Dhaka North, SM Jahangir, distributed leaflets in Khilkhet on Saturday, promoting the 31-point state reform proposal announced by Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. Jahangir said the BNP envisions a just, inclusive Bangladesh and pledged that if elected, the country would be governed under the proposed framework. He and local activists engaged with residents, shopkeepers, pedestrians, and rickshaw-pullers, sharing greetings on behalf of party chairperson Khaleda Zia and distributing the reform plan.

Abdul Hannan Masud, leader of the Nationalist Citizens' Party (NCP), declared that the 2024 mass uprising in Bangladesh reflects the public’s rejection of dynastic politics. “This country has not been leased out to any family. A few families will not be allowed to rule or exploit the nation,” he stated during a public address. Masud further criticized the current government, which assumed power after the uprising, for lacking independence and bowing to oppressive forces. “The DSCC has been hijacked by political interests, and once again, the 'might is right' politics is being reimposed. If we don’t resist now, we may lose our right to vote in the next election,” he warned.

BNP leader Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain cautioned the government against politicizing the martyrs of the July-August uprisings, comparing it to the alleged politicization of freedom fighters by the ruling Awami League. He said the martyrs fought for democracy and belong to the nation, not any single party. Dr. Zahid also criticized the government for failing to ensure a fair national election, urging immediate reforms to the judiciary, administration, and election commission. “The people entrusted you after August 5 to restore democratic ownership,” he said.

Iran is gradually restoring internet access after a days-long blackout that left over 90 million people disconnected from phone and online services. The country’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology said that full international internet connectivity is expected to return by 8 PM local time. The government previously cited cyber threats from Israel as the reason for the shutdown.

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.

Hundreds of teachers from non-MPO educational institutions began a sit-in protest in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka on Saturday, wearing funeral shrouds to press their demand for MPO (Monthly Pay Order) inclusion. The protest, organized by the "Combined Non-MPO Unity Council," follows an earlier 17-day movement in February and March. Coordinator Principal Selim Mia said a promise made by the Education Advisor in March to resolve the issue by July remains unfulfilled. He warned of more severe actions if no official declaration is made soon.

According to the Directorate General of Health Services, 352 new dengue patients were hospitalized in the last 24 hours, marking the highest single-day admission count this year. One death from dengue was also reported. The highest number of cases was in Barisal (167), followed by Chattogram (76), Dhaka city (62), Rajshahi (24), Dhaka Division (15), and Khulna (8).

Speaking at the 51st Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul, Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Tawhid Hossain strongly condemned Israel's unlawful and aggressive military actions against Iran. He labeled the attacks a violation of international law, the UN Charter, and Iranian sovereignty, and urged the global community to hold Israel accountable. Hossain also emphasized that Israel’s actions risk destabilizing the region and threatening global peace. He called on the OIC to remain united in demanding justice through the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC).