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In a detailed post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump expressed shock that Netanyahu is still being prosecuted despite what he described as one of Israel's "greatest moments" -- the recent assault on Iran.

Minister Shobha Karandlaje welcomes evacuees at Hindon air base as C-17s continue repatriation missions from Israel and parallel operations bring 2,858 nationals home from Iran

Iran executed three more men for allegedly spying for Israel, bringing total espionage-related hangings to six. Activists fear more executions as Tehran intensifies crackdowns amid its ongoing conflict with Israel

Seven Israeli soldiers were killed in Khan Younis, Gaza, after their armored vehicle was hit by explosives. Hamas claimed responsibility. Gaza’s Health Ministry reports over 56,000 deaths since October 2023, with heavy casualties amid Israel’s ongoing offensive against Hamas

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rallied on Wednesday, tracking strong global cues and easing Middle East tensions after a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Gains were supported by falling crude prices, positive Asian markets, and domestic institutional buying.

The rupee appreciated 13 paise to 85.92 against the US dollar amid optimism over a US-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel and a strong start in domestic equities. Gains were capped by rising crude oil prices and FII outflows.

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's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says no "agreement" on ceasefire between Israel and Iran as per media reports.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, in a statement released Monday, said the Croatian government is "monitoring the situation with great concern," particularly the direct confrontations between Israel and Iran, Xinhua news agency reported.

He said Monday evening on Truth Social, “It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE”.

Iran has executed three men, including two in June, over alleged espionage for Israel’s Mossad. The executions come amid heightened tensions and covert operations between the two nations, with recent arrests reported in both countries and regional stability hanging in the balance.

In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said approximately 20 fighter jets struck multiple targets using over 30 munitions. The intelligence-based operation focused on the provinces of Kermanshah and Hamedan in western Iran, Xinhua news agency reported.

Israeli air force executes coordinated strikes on missile storage, radar installations, and nuclear sites, expanding freedom of aerial action

With over 3,200 Australians seeking evacuation assistance from Iran and Israel, the government mobilizes ADF and DFAT teams to secure safe departures

The IRGC's aerospace division carried out the attack on late Saturday night, stating it was in response to Israel's "repeated aggressions" against Iran, according to the IRGC's official news outlet Sepah News.

The department noted that South Africa is particularly concerned about the implications for nuclear safety and security arising from attacks in the vicinity of nuclear facilities. The International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference passed a resolution against attacks on peaceful nuclear installations as violations of the UN Charter and international law, it said.

The Iranian army has not officially confirmed the report, Xinhua news agency reported quoting semi-official Tasnim news agency.

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 report comes at a sensitive time, as the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to reach a deal with Tehran to limit its nuclear program.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Israel “backed and supported” the new proposal. She added that Hamas continues to evaluate the proposal.