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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates during Operation Roaring Lion, holding high-level talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Officials described the meeting as a “historic breakthrough” in bilateral relations.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran that “time is running out,” giving a 48-hour ultimatum before “all Hell will rain down on them.” His remarks, delivered via social media, have drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers in Congress, who accuse him of lacking clarity, escalating conflict without authorisation, and seeking excessive war funding.

An American aircraft was shot down in Iran on Friday, with one crew member rescued in a joint US-Israeli operation. The Pentagon confirmed receiving notification of the incident but withheld further details. President Donald Trump has been briefed, though no additional information was shared.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel’s joint campaign with the US against Iran is ongoing and has significantly weakened Tehran’s regime.

In Dubai, escalating conflict involving United States, Israel, and Iran saw strikes on Isfahan and Gulf targets, oil prices surge, and regional tensions intensify, with civilian injuries, military casualties, and global energy markets severely impacted

US President Donald Trump will travel to China on May 14–15 for a rescheduled summit with President Xi Jinping, following a delay caused by the ongoing Gulf conflict. The White House confirmed that First Lady Melania and Peng Liyuan will also participate in reciprocal visits later this year

Tehran has come under intense US and Israeli airstrikes targeting military and security infrastructure, causing widespread destruction and civilian disruption. Intelligence assessments suggest the campaign may damage Iran’s military but is unlikely to quickly topple its leadership.

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi described the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a turning point, thanked US President Donald Trump for ordering strikes, and outlined a transition roadmap aimed at establishing a democratic Iran.

India imports around 85 per cent of its crude oil requirement, and a surge in oil prices leads to an increase in its oil import bill and pushes up the rate of inflation, which hurts economic growth. The larger outgo of foreign exchange also leads to a weakening of the rupee vis-a-vis the US dollar.

Israeli military’s chief spokesman, Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, said the army had been told by Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir to be prepared for a “prolonged campaign” to destroy its targets, including nuclear sites, enrichment facilities and missile infrastructure.

Middle East is teetering on the edge of a full-scale war fraught with global implications as Iran and Israel cross a dangerous line

Trump said he also explained to the Russian President that the Russia-Ukraine war "should also end" during the one-hour call, Xinhua news agency reported.

Israeli military issues evacuation notice for the site, saying there were Hezbollah facilities there, without giving more details

Gaza government media office condemns the strikes, describing them as the "deliberate targeting of civilians, including children and women

Claims Jaafar Khader Faour was responsible for initiating Hezbollah's first firing order on October 8 last year

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran fully prepared with military, political, and logistical measures to counter "global arrogance"

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said, "We are seriously concerned at the escalation of hostilities between Isreal and Iran which threatens the peace and security in the region."