Beijing also urged talks to reopen quickly and called handling of the Strait of Hormuz an urgent issue.
Earlier: Trump weighs wider Iran strikes as Hormuz fighting hits shippingSeries: United States · Iran War Escalation · 6 chapters since Jul 19Why it matters: Iran struck U.S. targets in Bahrain and Jordan, while oil swung from above $100 to below $92 on hopes for talks.
Why it matters: Reuters reported Pakistani mediation raised hopes of talks, helping lift stocks and ease oil prices.
The standoff keeps the risk of a Strait of Hormuz blockade high, threatening shipping and adding to global inflation pressure.
Series: United States · Iran War Funding Push · 4 chapters since Jul 21The suspects now face up to 5 years in prison, not just deportation, after investor visas were allegedly secured with forged deeds.
More than 10,500 people have been screened around KBV Hospital, while investigators are tracing the outbreak back to October 2025.
Why it matters: New attacks and threats to the ceasefire jolted oil prices and raised risks for global tanker traffic through the chokepoint.
Earlier: US strikes in 5 Iranian provinces kill 14, wound 78Series: United States · Iran Conflict Escalation · 32 chapters since Jul 7What's next: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reached Oman as mediators seek a call with the U.S., Qatar and Pakistan.
The Sharjah-Karachi flight carried five crew members, and search efforts are centered about 287 kilometers west of Karachi.
Tehran cited Article 13 of the Islamabad memorandum, in force since 18 June, hours after Trump reopened the military option.
Why it matters: Oil has dropped back to prewar levels after US-Iran talks and a new channel to reduce risks for commercial vessels.
Both sides are aiming for a final deal within 60 days on nuclear issues, sanctions, reconstruction and implementation.
The US authorized exports of Iranian oil, while both sides also agreed to release frozen Iranian assets.
The measure also requires the U.N. secretary-general to report on investigations and prosecutions into killings of peacekeepers.
What's new: The measure gives the secretary-general 120 days to propose stronger accountability tools as prosecutions remain rare.
What's next: Technical talks start Sunday in Switzerland as a 60-day interim deal strains over fighting in Lebanon.
The Burgenstock talks will include mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, with a 60-day window for a final nuclear and sanctions deal.
What's new: Tehran agreed to let IAEA inspectors return, while Washington issued a 60-day waiver on Iranian oil sales.
The threat disrupted four-way technical talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan just as new peace negotiations were getting started.
Why it matters: The strait is a key maritime trade route, and Singapore urged safe, unimpeded passage for ships and crews.
What's next: Iranian and US negotiators are due in Switzerland as Washington says ship traffic is still moving through the waterway.
Kabul targeted sites in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a week after Pakistan strikes the Taliban said killed 13 people.
New: Trump says a U.S.-Iran peace signing is planned in Swiss on Friday, with ships in the Strait of Hormuz tariff-free.
The draft would free up frozen Iranian assets, ease oil sanctions and launch 60-day nuclear talks; signing could come as soon as June 14 in Geneva.
The officer who fired was arrested and remanded, while Australia called for a transparent investigation.
Brent slipped to about $84 a barrel, with the signing of the agreement scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.
What's next: The draft would pair inspections and sanctions relief with reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but US officials say signing is not certain.
What's new: ICA said the checkpoint was shut for 10 minutes after the man ran toward Malaysia and ignored orders to stop.
Why it matters: The attack hit after weeks of relative calm and risks reigniting a border conflict that has already killed hundreds of Afghan civilians this year.
The event also set a Guinness World Records mark after drawing 1.224.169 registrants from multiple countries.
Islamabad is trying to restart a second round of stalled talks after the 8 April temporary cease-fire.
Series: United States · Iran War Negotiations · 6 chapters since May 29What's new: Pakistan carried messages to Tehran as ceasefire efforts stalled and Gulf allies faced fresh fallout from Iranian strikes.
Why it matters: The step could deepen the US-Iran standoff as ceasefire talks falter and Gulf allies seek compensation for damage.
Israel’s image worsened in 13 of 24 countries with trend data, while trust in Benjamin Netanyahu remains low in many places.