Pope Leo XIV expressed his displeasure over the US and Iran's inability to steer diplomatic efforts to end the conflict back on track, while many civilians continue to suffer.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei sustained severe injuries in multiple areas, but remains lucid and able to oversee affairs, according to the New York Times.
Italian sports officials assert their national team must earn a spot through on-field performance, deeming the idea of replacing Iran at World Cup 2026 inappropriate.
President Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to shoot down Iranian vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting Washington's control over the area.
The US has deployed Ukraine's anti-UAV system at an airport in Saudi Arabia, following heavy damage to the base from Iranian attacks, according to Reuters.
A special envoy from the Donald Trump administration has called on FIFA to remove Iran and award Italy, which failed to qualify, a spot at the 2026 World Cup.
The IRGC announced it intercepted and ordered two commercial vessels to divert into Iranian territorial waters, alleging "illegal activities" in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraqi captain Rahman al-Jubouri likens his oil tanker to a "fireball" while traversing the Gulf of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz, a region where the US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupts global trade and endangers seafarers.
