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The UN has reimposed “snapback” sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, freezing assets, halting arms deals, and targeting its missile development. Already hit by record inflation and food shortages, Iranians now face deeper economic pain and growing fears of conflict.

Israel and Iran accepted a US-brokered ceasefire after 12 days of conflict, following mutual strikes on Tuesday. Israeli PM Netanyahu declared war goals achieved, including damaging Iran’s nuclear, missile, and military infrastructure, while warning of retaliation for any violations

US President Donald Trump announced a tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran after Tehran’s missile retaliation on a US base in Qatar. However, Iran continued to strike Israel, killing civilians. Israel hasn’t confirmed the ceasefire, maintaining ambiguity over its intentions

Iran may retaliate against U.S. involvement in Israel's war by targeting U.S. bases, disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, activating regional proxies, or accelerating its nuclear ambitions. American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites risk sparking broader regional escalation and economic fallout

Iran launched over 30 ballistic missiles at Israel, injuring 16, in retaliation for U.S. strikes on its nuclear sites. The attack caused damage across central Israel, raising concerns about missile defenses, while both sides warned of further escalation

The IAEA confirmed no rise in radiation after US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, part of a coordinated escalation with Israel targeting Iran’s nuclear and military capabilities. Trump declared the strikes a success, sparking global alarm over potential retaliation and regional conflict. Iran vowed consequences and sought UN action

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, launched on June 13, killed at least 14 Iranian nuclear scientists, aiming to disrupt Iran’s nuclear programme. The open targeting, coupled with military strikes, marks a rare, aggressive escalation in counter-proliferation strategy

An Iranian missile strike on Israel's Weizmann Institute severely damaged key research labs, marking a shift in the Iran-Israel conflict. The attack signals that Israeli scientists are now targets, escalating tensions and endangering scientific and academic institutions

On the seventh day of escalating conflict, Israel struck Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor after issuing a public warning. Iran reported no radiation threat as the site had been evacuated. Meanwhile, an Iranian missile hit Israel’s Soroka Medical Centre, causing extensive damage and injuries

Uranium enrichment involves increasing uranium-235 content using centrifuges. While Iran claims peaceful intentions, its enrichment to 60% raises global concerns, as 90% is considered weapons-grade

Israel asserts it had to launch its airstrike campaign to stop Iran from getting closer to being able to build a nuclear weapon. It came as Iran and the United States had been negotiating over the possibility of a new diplomatic deal over Tehran's programme

Iran's Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who has been on an extended leave from Evin Prison in the Iranian capital, has signalled she's fled Tehran amid the Israeli strikes.

As tensions escalate, the US may consider aiding Israel with “bunker-buster” bombs to strike Iran's heavily fortified Fordo nuclear site, potentially shifting the conflict's dynamics

US President Donald Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate, insisting Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons. Israeli strikes have killed over 220 people, while Iran retaliated with hundreds of missiles and drones, killing 24 in Israel

Natanz’s centrifuges and Fordow’s hardened underground facility are central to Iran’s uranium enrichment efforts. With uranium levels now enriched up to 60%—dangerously close to weapons-grade—and IAEA inspectors unable to access the sites post-strike, Iran’s stockpile is now effectively unmonitored

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reveals that the military operation against Iran was authorised in November 2024. He claims it targeted Iran’s nuclear sites and defends the timing amid criticism, warning of retaliation and highlighting global nuclear threats

Iran has launched more than 100 drones toward Israel, and all the defense systems are acting to intercept the threats, says Israeli army's spokesperson

US benchmark crude oil rose by $5.6, or 8.2%, to $73.61 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, increased by $5.52 to $74.88 per barrel

The strikes targeted the country’s nuclear program and raised the potential for an all-out war between two bitter Middle East adversaries