Following joint Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran that triggered widespread conflict across the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated a readiness to engage in dialogue with Iran’s new leadership. The statement, reported by The Atlantic magazine, marks a potential shift toward de-escalation after days of retaliatory strikes that caused heavy casualties in multiple countries.

According to The Atlantic, Trump said Iran’s new leaders want to talk with his administration and that he plans to speak with them. He added that such discussions should have taken place earlier, describing the missed opportunity as a delay by Iran. However, when asked about the timing of the talks, Trump declined to comment, leaving the schedule uncertain.

The report, citing Al Jazeera as a source, comes amid ongoing regional instability, with Israel, Iran, and several Arab nations affected by the violence. The indication of possible dialogue suggests a tentative step toward easing tensions, though no concrete timeline has been set.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for attacks on three tankers belonging to the United States and the United Kingdom in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. According to a report published by Al Jazeera on Sunday, the IRGC stated that the tankers caught fire following the strikes.

In a separate development, US President Donald Trump told Fox News that 48 Iranian leaders had been killed in an ongoing joint US-Israel operation inside Iran. Trump described the campaign as progressing rapidly and claimed that the results had exceeded expectations. The report also mentioned that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to intensify further strikes in Iran.

The developments indicate a sharp escalation in hostilities between Iran and Western powers, with both sides issuing strong statements and claims of military success.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that 48 senior Iranian leaders have been killed in an ongoing joint operation by the United States and Israel inside Iran. He made the statement during an interview with Fox News, saying that the success achieved was beyond belief and that the operation was progressing rapidly. In a separate interview with CNBC, Trump added that the mission was being carried out not only for the United States but for the entire world, describing the situation as moving in a very positive direction.

The remarks come amid reports of intensified military actions involving the US, Israel, and Iran. The source also notes that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to strengthen attacks in Iran, while Iran has claimed responsibility for assaults on three tankers belonging to the United States and the United Kingdom. Trump has also expressed willingness to engage in talks with Iran’s new leadership.

The ongoing developments suggest a rapidly evolving regional situation, with both military escalation and diplomatic overtures taking place simultaneously.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that airstrikes on Tehran will be intensified in the coming days. In a video message, he stated that Israeli forces have not yet used their full strength against Iran and that operations in the Iranian capital are continuing with increasing force. Netanyahu expressed condolences to the families of those killed in recent Iranian attacks, describing the period as a painful time for the country.

The announcement followed a missile strike on Sunday that killed at least nine people in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, marking the deadliest attack since the conflict began. Netanyahu noted that Israel had lost loved ones in both Tel Aviv and Beit Shemesh and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

The escalation underscores rising tensions between Israel and Iran, with Netanyahu signaling that military operations will continue and intensify in the near term.

Iranian drones struck a French naval base in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, according to the UAE Ministry of Defense. The attack targeted the Al Salam naval base in Abu Dhabi, where two drones hit a warehouse, igniting fires in two containers. Authorities confirmed that no injuries or fatalities occurred as a result of the incident.

The French military declined to comment on the attack, while the UAE’s defense ministry provided limited details in its statement. The report, citing Al Jazeera, did not specify the extent of the damage or whether any operational activities at the base were affected.

The incident adds to regional tensions, though the source did not indicate any immediate response or escalation following the strike.

The death toll from Saturday’s attack on a girls’ school in Minab, Iran, has risen to 153, according to a spokesperson for the country’s Ministry of Education, as reported by the judiciary-approved Mizan News Agency. Earlier, the Minab prosecutor had confirmed 95 deaths from the same incident.

The attack took place at Shajareh Tayebeh Girls’ School in Minab, located in Iran’s Hormozgan province. According to the Hormozgan governor’s office, 170 students were enrolled in the school’s morning shift, raising fears that the number of casualties could increase further. No additional details about the nature of the attack or those responsible were provided in the report.

Authorities have not yet released further information about the investigation or possible motives behind the attack, leaving uncertainty about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Iran has launched another missile attack targeting Riyadh’s international airport and the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. According to a report by AFP, Saudi Arabia claimed that its air defense systems successfully intercepted all incoming Iranian missiles aimed at the airport and the U.S. military base located there.

A Gulf-based source familiar with the incident confirmed to AFP that the missiles were shot down on Sunday afternoon before reaching their targets. The source added that air traffic at Riyadh International Airport was not disrupted and that there were no casualties or material damage reported.

An eyewitness near the airport told AFP that he saw missiles being intercepted in the sky and heard loud explosions. The report did not mention any official Iranian response or further escalation following the interception.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that neighboring countries should direct their anger toward the United States and Israel, not Iran, following a series of retaliatory strikes. His remarks came after Iran launched attacks on US bases located in neighboring states in response to a joint US-Israeli assault on Iran. The strikes have caused damage in those countries, prompting expressions of anger from their governments.

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Araghchi stated that Iran is not targeting its neighboring brothers but is striking facilities linked to US and Israeli interests. He emphasized that Iran has no choice but to defend itself. The minister added that Tehran is maintaining communication with all neighboring countries to explain its position and hopes they will understand that Iran did not create the current situation and bears no responsibility for it.

Araghchi reiterated that Iran’s actions are defensive and that the country seeks understanding from its regional partners as tensions continue to rise.

State Minister for Industries, Commerce, and Jute and Textiles Md. Shariful Alam said the government is prepared to handle any potential impact from the ongoing war situation in the Middle East. Speaking to journalists after visiting Boro Bazar in Kishoreganj on Sunday afternoon, he noted that while the global energy-dependent market may face some effects, the government remains alert. He added that although prices of some goods rose at the start of Ramadan, the market situation is now stable.

The minister said market monitoring has been strengthened nationwide to ensure price stability and protect consumers’ purchasing power. He emphasized that measures are being taken to prevent unjustified price hikes. Teams from the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection and the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) are conducting regular monitoring and enforcement drives.

During his visit, the minister interacted with traders and buyers, reviewed the overall market situation, and later inspected TCB’s mobile truck sales operations. He also attended meetings with local officials and journalists and joined an iftar with orphans at a local madrasa.

National Citizens Party (NCP) convener and opposition chief whip Nahid Islam has called for the immediate declaration of the current parliament as a 'Constitution Reform Council' and demanded the impeachment and arrest of the president, whom he described as fascist. He made the remarks on Sunday at an iftar gathering of the National Youth Power at the Krishibid Institute in Dhaka.

Nahid Islam said the reform process must begin through a parliamentary session where members would take an oath under the reform council. He emphasized that the president who legitimized fascist acts must be impeached and brought to justice. Referring to the July uprising, he claimed that 1,400 people were killed and thousands injured, insisting that justice for those killings, including the deaths of Sharif and Osman Hadi, must come first.

NCP spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan criticized the new government for disappointing the public and urged it to take an oath under the July Reform Council. He also said any parliamentary session opened by the president who supported the previous regime’s actions would be unacceptable.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran has no intention of closing the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that there are no plans to take any action that would disrupt maritime navigation in the area. Araghchi made these remarks in an interview with Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera on Sunday.

The statement came as the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that two ships were damaged near the Strait of Hormuz. Many vessels are currently anchored on both sides of the strategic waterway, according to the same report. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical route for global oil shipments, and any disruption could have significant implications for international trade.

While Iran’s foreign minister sought to reassure that navigation will continue unhindered, the reported vessel damage near the strait underscores ongoing tensions in the region.

Air operations at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram were disrupted on Sunday due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. A total of ten international flights were canceled in the morning, including three departures and seven arrivals. However, Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG-135, initially listed among the canceled flights, departed for Jeddah at 4 p.m. carrying 419 passengers.

Airport public relations officer Engineer Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil said the cancellations were made temporarily for passenger safety. Earlier, six other flights had been canceled for the same reason. The affected flights included several bound for Dubai, Sharjah, and Doha. Authorities stated that further decisions would be taken after monitoring the situation.

Sources indicated that uncertainty in flight operations may continue until the regional conflict stabilizes, suggesting potential ongoing disruptions for international travelers using the Chattogram route.

The United States has confirmed that three of its soldiers were killed during an ongoing military operation against Iran. According to an official statement from the U.S. military, five other soldiers were seriously injured in the same incident, while several others sustained minor physical and psychological injuries. Medical treatment and rehabilitation are underway, and efforts are being made to return the injured personnel to duty gradually.

The U.S. Central Command stated that major combat operations are continuing and that response efforts remain active, though the situation is currently stable. The command also noted that, out of respect for the families of the deceased, the names and further details of the soldiers will not be released until their next of kin have been formally notified.

The announcement comes amid heightened military activity involving Iran, with the U.S. maintaining that its operations are part of a broader campaign in the region.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a missile attack on the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln stationed in the Gulf region, according to Al Jazeera. In a statement published by local media, the IRGC said the carrier was hit by four ballistic missiles and warned that land and sea would become the graveyard of aggressors. The claim came shortly after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed in US and Israeli airstrikes.

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed in the Arabian Sea since late January. A US official, however, denied Iran’s claim, telling Al Jazeera that no Iranian missiles struck the carrier and that its operations remain unaffected. The official confirmed that the vessel continues its mission without interruption.

The conflicting statements highlight escalating tensions between Iran and the United States following recent attacks and leadership changes in Tehran.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. In a statement issued to the media on Sunday, he said that recent military attacks in Iran and subsequent missile and drone strikes on neighboring Gulf countries indicate a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability. He condemned all actions violating national sovereignty, endangering civilians, and undermining peace.

Dr. Rahman voiced particular concern over Israel’s destabilizing activities, saying such actions heighten tensions, obstruct dialogue, and weaken efforts for lasting peace. He also described Iran’s retaliatory attacks as counterproductive and urged an immediate halt to all hostilities. He warned that continued conflict would worsen human suffering and deepen instability across the Muslim world.

Calling for restraint and renewed diplomacy, Dr. Rahman urged all parties to cease military operations and return to dialogue. He also appealed to the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety and consular support of Bangladeshi nationals in the Middle East during this crisis.