US Launches First Strikes on Iran in a Month Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

The IRGC claims attacks on US bases in Jordan, while Trump posts an AI-generated video of Kharg Island being 'blown to sereens'. US officials state that Iran is losing leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iran's supreme leader tells officials not to damage morale.

Diplomatic and defense developments continue as Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan plan to hold their first defense pact meeting this week, and the Qatari PM meets the Iranian foreign minister in Tehran. France focuses on Gulf diplomacy amid the Hormuz crisis.

Domestically, Iranians panic buy as fuel shortages hit. Internationally, the Iran ambassador loses diplomatic immunity in Lebanon. Manus on Markets discusses whether US sanctions could shock the system, and The National discusses a new set of sanctions on Iran as the US announces a new economic campaign against Iran.

The UN chief calls for an end to the standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, and the US warns allies to back its Iran strategy. Finally, Trump says Iran is not ready for the 'right' deal.