In the last 6 hours, the situation in the Middle East has remained critical as the regional conflict enters its fifth day
1. US and Israeli strikes across Iran have killed at least 1,045 people since Saturday, hitting cities, hospitals, schools, homes and markets.
2. A US submarine torpedoed the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka, killing at least 87 sailors, while 32 were rescued.
3. Israel continues strikes in Lebanon, targeting what it says are Hezbollah positions and ordering residents in several southern villages to evacuate.
4. NATO air defences intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile inside Turkiye’s airspace, with the Pentagon saying the incident is unlikely to draw the alliance into the war.
5. The US Senate backed President Donald Trump’s military campaign, voting 53–47 to block a resolution seeking to halt the strikes on Iran.
6. The conflict has disrupted global oil and gas supplies, with vessels avoiding the Strait of Hormuz after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announced its closure.
7. Saudi Arabia shot down three Iranian cruise missiles, while Dubai confirmed loud blasts were caused by successful air defence interceptions, with no casualties reported.