The US on Wednesday announced the launch of a new round of strikes on Iran.

"At 6 a.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching a wave of strikes against Iran. The strikes are designed to further degrade military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a post on X.

IRGC threatens to disrupt Middle East energy exports

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that it could halt all energy exports from the Middle East if the United States reinstates a naval blockade on Iranian ports. The threat marks another escalation in tensions between Tehran and Washington and raises concerns over the potential impact on global energy markets and shipping routes in the region.

Senior Iranian cleric urges government to reject US negotiations

Senior Iranian cleric Alireza Arafi has called on the Iranian government not to resume negotiations with the United States following President Donald Trump's threat to target Iran's civilian infrastructure. Arafi's remarks reflect growing opposition among influential figures in Iran to renewed diplomatic engagement with Washington amid heightened tensions.

GCC chief condemns Iranian attacks on regional states

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi has strongly condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. He said the assaults targeted infrastructure and other facilities, with strikes in Kuwait reportedly injuring military personnel. Albudaiwi reiterated the GCC's support for the security and stability of its member states and condemned actions that threaten regional peace.

British detainee receives additional prison sentence in Iran

Craig Foreman, a British national imprisoned in Iran on alleged espionage charges, has had two more years added to his existing 10-year prison sentence for speaking to the media, according to his son. The extension adds to concerns raised by rights advocates and foreign governments over the treatment of foreign detainees held in Iran.