Trump says Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ will die tonight, presses for deal
US Vice President JD Vance noted that the US "feels confident" that the US can secure a deal by Trump's 8 p.m. EST deadline.
Middle East
Iranian-linked drone attack kills Kurdish couple in northern Iraq
Heat, costs, shortages: US faces limits in deciding next actions in Iran - report
Tehran synagogue damaged by missile strike according to Iranian media reports
Gunmen open fire near Israeli consulate in Istanbul in possible ISIS-linked attack
A spokesperson for Israel's Foreign Ministry told The Jerusalem Post that the consulate is not staffed. Three gunmen were killed, and two police officers were injured, Turkish authorities confirmed.
Syria, Israel, and the regional war – what lies ahead?
Syria has kept out of the war; its president pledged a stable Syria that could offer partnerships in energy and economy. But all of that might change as Syria may vote to join a war after all.
Pezeshkian says ready to die for Iran as official urges youth to form human chains near targets
Pezeshkian's declaration comes as Trump's deadline to reach a deal and open the Strait of Hormuz approaches its end.
IDF strikes bridges, railways across Iran to thwart Iranian capacity to move and hide launchers
The IDF said it had completed a wide-scale operation on Iran after reports that railways in Karaj and Qazvin, as well as bridges in Kashan and Tabriz-Zanjan, were destroyed.
Gaps in US-Iran negotiation too wide to close by Trump's Tuesday deadline, officials say - report
Trump has threatened to escalate strikes against Iran's power plants and bridges if a deal, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, is not reached by 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Mojtaba Khamenei unconscious in Qom, not actually running Iran - report
A diplomatic memo cited by The Times says Iran’s supreme leader is in severe condition and unable to take part in decision-making, deepening uncertainty over who is running the country.
Iran's peace proposal calls for end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon - NYT
Instead of a temporary ceasefire, the proposal calls for a complete end to the attacks, an end to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the lifting of all sanctions, the NYT wrote.
IDF strikes terror infrastructure across Iran, attack reported on Kashan airport
In a series of strikes overnight on Sunday, the IDF targeted three airports across Iran holding Iranian Air Force and IRGC Air Force capabilities.
WHO suspends medical evacuations from Gaza following death of contractor in 'security incident'
The evacuations were suspended after an individual who was contracted to provide services to the WHO in Gaza was killed during a security incident, Tedros said.
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted 7 missiles, debris falls near energy facilities
Saudi Arabia's defense ministry said on Tuesday that air defenses intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles launched towards the Eastern region.
