U.S. President Donald Trump has once again called off planned military strikes on Iran, saying he received requests from Iran and Gulf nations to avoid further escalation.

According to Trump, the temporary understanding includes the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. Reports suggest Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged Trump to de-escalate the conflict, while the U.S. and Israel had reportedly been preparing one of the largest bombing campaigns against Iran.

Meanwhile, Iran has warned that any new American attack would trigger a powerful response targeting energy infrastructure across the Gulf region. U.S. embassies throughout the Middle East have also issued security alerts amid fears of a wider regional conflict.

Trump Halts Iran Attack After Gulf Pressure | Middle East Crisis Deepens

The US-Iran conflict has entered a dangerous new phase as American forces carried out their 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets. Iran responded with fresh regional attacks while tensions spread across Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump warned that Washington is "not finished" with Iran and threatened further strikes on fortified nuclear facilities. Meanwhile, the Houthis' blockade threats and disruptions to global shipping continue raising fears of a wider regional war and an energy crisis.


US-Iran war escalates: Trump warns more strikes as Hormuz Crisis deepens | West Asia War

Israel’s newly appointed Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday (Nov 11) issued a stark warning to Iran. Katz, in a social media post, asserted that Iran’s nuclear sites are now “more exposed than ever” to potential strikes by Israel.

Middle East crisis: Israeli defence minister warns Iran nuclear sites 'more exposed than ever' to strikes

Iran, as per the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report released on Thursday (June 13), is expanding its nuclear capabilities further. The report comes a week after the IAEA's board of governors passed a resolution criticising Tehran's lack of cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog.

Iran defies IAEA with new uranium enrichment plans, to install new cascades in Natanz and Fordow

A senior Iranian official said that Tehran would change its nuclear doctrine if Israel continues to threaten its existence amid the ongoing turmoil in West Asia stemming from the war in Gaza.

Iran issues nuclear bomb threat to Israel amid escalating tensions, raging war

Iranian lawmaker Javad Karimi Ghoddusi says there is only "a one-week gap from the issuance of the order to the first test" of a nuclear bomb, despite previous assertions of peaceful intentions. Watch in for more details!

Iranian lawmaker hints at a nuclear test

Alireza Akbari, the British-Iranian dual national and former Iranian deputy defence minister was executed earlier this year by Tehran over accusations of espionage.

Israel received intel about Iran's nuclear weapons through British spy Alireza Akbari: Report

Iran is rapidly expanding its ability to enrich uranium with advanced centrifuges at its underground plant at Natanz and now intends to go further than previously planned, a confidential UN nuclear watchdog report seen by Reuters showed on Monday.

Iran using 'advanced machines' to further expand its nuclear enrichment capabilities: IAEA report

The European Commission on Friday (August 5) said that Iran and the USA should take ‘one last effort’ to salvage the nuclear deal. The talks to revive the nuclear deal resumed in Vienna on Thursday.

EU calls for ‘one last effort’ to salvage Iran nuclear deal

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett accused Iran of stealing classified documents from the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA). "Iran stole classified documents from the UN's Atomic Agency IAEA and used that information to systematically evade nuclear probes," Israel's prime minister said.

'Deception plan': Iran stole classified documents from IAEA, says Israeli PM

According to the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA), Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium has now reached over eighteen times the limit set by the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran's enriched uranium 18 times over limit, warns IAEA

As the revival of the nuclear deal between Iran and the west show no signs of progress, Israel has continued to put out its hardline position on the matter.

Israel talks tough in Iran nuclear deal talks

Iran said it has carried out a new space launch sending "three research cargos into space". The launch comes as talks between Iran and Western powers over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal has stalled.

Iran launches 'research cargos into space' amid stalled nuclear talks

Long-running differences over how to deal with Iran’s nuclear program have erupted into new tensions between the Biden administration and Israel, with two senior Israeli officials leaving Washington this week concerned that the Americans’ commitment to restoring the 2015 nuclear deal will lead to a flawed agreement allowing Tehran to speed ahead with its nuclear enrichment program.

Iran’s nuclear programme ignites new tension between US and Israel

Diplomats are back at the table for Iran nuclear talks, they went on a deal. But are they willing to make a concession for it? The Iranians want all sanctions lifted while the Americans say, we don't trust your intentions.

Diplomats back at the table for Iran nuclear talks

Former advisor to the Israeli Ministry of Defence Ely Karmon spoke to WION on Tuesday to present a breakdown of Iran’s uranium enrichment plan. He said that Iranians have 3,000 kilograms of enriched uranium and are capable to produce a nuclear bomb in two months.

Iran has 3,000 kgs of enriched uranium, says Israel’s former national advisor Ely Karmon

Time is running out for the U.N. atomic watchdog to gain access to re-install cameras at a centrifuge-parts workshop in Iran, as the agency will soon be unable to guarantee equipment is not being diverted to make atom bombs, its chief said on Wednesday.

Iran: UN nuclear watchdog monitors Iran's nuclear program

Iran is five years away from developing a nuclear weapon, and international talks due to restart next week will do nothing to slow it down, Israel said on Tuesday, adding it reserved the right to act to protect itself.

Israel: Iran nuke program at the most advanced stage

Averting a diplomatic showdown, Iran on Sunday agreed to allow UN nuclear watchdog to install new memory cards into surveillance cameras at its sensitive nuclear sites.

Iran reaches deal with IAEA, allows upgradation of surveillance cameras at nuclear sites

After restarting the Bushehr nuclear plant which was closed due to a "technical fault", Iran on Tuesday blamed Israel for sabotage attempt on a nuclear site located in Karaj near Tehran.

Iran blames Israel for sabotage attempt at Karaj nuclear site

Iran on Saturday named a man it wants arrested in connection with a recent explosion and power outage at its main Natanz nuclear plant, as talks got underway in Vienna to try to save Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran identifies suspect behind blast at Natanz nuclear site

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday Tehran's decision to boost uranium enrichment to 60 per cent was a response to Israel's "nuclear terrorism," three days after an attack on its Natanz nuclear facility.

Iran says 60% uranium enrichment is response to Israel's 'nuclear terrorism'

World powers and Iran will meet by videoconference Friday to discuss the possible return of the United States to the Iran nuclear deal, the European Union announced.

World powers, Iran to hold virtual nuclear talks Friday

Iran's Guardian Council watchdog body has approved a law that empowers the government to halt UN inspections of its nuclear sites and step up uranium enrichment beyond the limit set under Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran passes new law on hardening nuclear stance, halting UN inspections

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