Iran’s Rial Hits 1.84M to Dollar as War Sparks Economic Crisis
Prices are surging and millions of jobs have been lost or paused in Iran as the war with the US and Israel causes escalating economic damage, according to Al Jazeera.
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Trump Declares Iran Hostilities ‘Terminated’ as Deadline Looms
U.S. President Donald Trump declared that hostilities with Iran have 'terminated,' according to letters sent to Congress, as the 60-day deadline under the 1973 War Powers Resolution approached.
Iran war protester speaks to Al Jazeera from top of Washington bridge
A 45-year-old man is protesting the war on Iran from the top of Washington’s Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, speaking to Al Jazeera about his cause.
Thirteen Killed in Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon
At least 13 people, including four women and a child, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said.
Rats Infest Gaza Camps, ‘If We Sleep They Bite’
Displaced families in Gaza are facing a growing rodent crisis, with 80% of sites showing frequent pest activity, according to UN agencies. 'If we sleep they bite' has become a common fear among residents.
Iran war live: Trump says no ‘early’ end to war, unhappy with Tehran offer
U.S. President Donald Trump said there will be no 'early' end to the war with Iran and expressed dissatisfaction with a recent offer from Tehran, according to Al Jazeera.
Israel Releases All But Two Activists in Greece After Gaza Flotilla
Israel has released all but two pro-Palestinian activists detained after their aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters, according to the Israeli government.
British couple jailed in Iran: 10-year sentence sparks calls for action
Lindsay and Craig, a British couple, were sentenced to 10 years in Iran on espionage charges they deny, saying they're likely to be in prison for a long time.
Israel Destroys Southern Lebanon Towns, Mirroring Gaza
Israeli forces have been systematically destroying towns and villages in southern Lebanon, mirroring the devastation seen in Gaza. The Israeli military has published videos showing controlled demolitions of entire neighborhoods, according to NPR.
Iran Caused Extensive Damage to Key Infrastructure: Reports
Iranian attacks have caused extensive damage to critical infrastructure in Kuwait and other Middle Eastern nations, according to reports from multiple sources.
Hegseth Says Clock Paused on Iran War Approval Deadline
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has argued that the clock has paused on a deadline for the Trump administration to seek approval from Congress for the US-Israeli war with Iran, according to the BBC.
French Nun Attacked in Jerusalem, Israeli Police Arrest 36-Year-Old Man
Israeli police have arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of racially motivated assault after a French nun was attacked in East Jerusalem, according to BBC.
Israel Kills at Least 12 Palestinians in Gaza Amid Ceasefire
Israeli forces killed at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza on Friday, including police officers and civilians, as attacks continue despite a ceasefire agreement brokered last year, according to medical sources.
Israeli Police Investigate Officers After Palestinian Flag Cut From Kippah
Israeli police are investigating after an officer cut the Palestinian flag from a kippah worn by British Israeli academic Alex Sinclair, according to the BBC.
Israeli strike kills journalist in Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen
Amal Khalil, a Lebanese journalist for Al Akhbar, was killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA).