The United States has signed a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, a move being presented as an energy partnership but one that is raising serious strategic questions across West Asia. While Washington says the deal supports Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear ambitions, critics warn it could reshape the regional balance of power.

The agreement has sparked concerns in Israel over nuclear proliferation, while questions remain about uranium enrichment restrictions, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) oversight, and whether the deal is linked to Saudi Arabia normalizing ties with Israel under the Abraham Accords.

US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Sparks Fears of Middle East Nuclear Arms Race | Israel, Iran on Edge

US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran after Tehran launched missile attacks targeting American military assets in the Gulf region. The escalation comes after a three-day pause in hostilities between Washington and Tehran, with fighting now spreading to new fronts.

Iranian state media released footage claiming to show missile launches targeting US air bases in Jordan. Jordan's military said its air defence systems intercepted several missiles before they reached their targets.

In response, the United States, alongside Saudi Arabia, carried out joint air strikes against positions linked to Iran-backed groups in eastern Iraq. The strikes reportedly killed members of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces and injured dozens more.

Trump Warns Iran After Missile Attacks On US Forces | US-Iran War Expands Across Middle East

As tensions between Iran and Israel threaten to destabilize the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump has stepped in with a renewed push for diplomacy and de-escalation. With both sides facing mounting international pressure, Washington's role is once again under the spotlight. This episode examines Trump's intervention, the evolving Iran-Israel conflict, and the geopolitical stakes for the region and beyond.

U.S. President Donald Trump Steps In To End Hostilities Between Iran And Israel 

The development came hours after US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that an agreement had been “largely negotiated”, while the final details were still being discussed and could be announced shortly.

Iran says it shot down Israeli drone amid signs of possible US-Iran peace deal: Report

Khamenei's daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter killed as US-Israel strike Iran: State media

Is Trump winning after strikes on Tehran or will his Iran gamble backfire?

WATCH | Israel hits Iran’s ballistic missile launchers, air defense systems in fresh attack

'Ali Shamkhani, advisor to Iran's supreme leader, Khamenei, killed in strikes', says Israel army. Who are the other officials killed in attack

Khamenei DEAD, body has been found, claims senior Israeli official

These developments come after the US military’s Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi reportedly came under an Iranian missile attack, while several other locations in the Emirates, including Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, were also affected.

Panic buying hits Dubai, Burj Khalifa evacuated as UAE assures ample supplies amid Iran–US tensions

US-Israel attack Iran: 'There are signs that Khamenei is dead', claims Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

US-Israel attack Iran | 'Low cost one-way drones used for first time in Iran attack', says US military

US, Israel attack Iran: 24 students killed at school in strike, claims Iran

US, Israel attack Iran: Iranian Defence Minister Amir Hatami killed in strike, claim reports. Who is he?

US and Israel launched strikes near Khamenei’s office; Iran fired missiles at Israel, shut airspace, as explosions hit multiple cities. amid escalating tensions

Israel-Iran tensions | 'Operation Epic Fury': Here's what US called their attack on Tehran

The Israeli Ministry of Defense said it had carried out “preemptive strikes” on Tehran. Explosions were reported in the Iranian capital, with plumes of smoke seen rising over the city

Israel-Iran tensions: 'We are very close to final victory', says Iran’s exiled prince Reza Pahlavi after Israel launches attack on Tehran

The remarks come amid a significant US military build-up in the Middle East, including the reported movement of the USS Gerald R. Ford towards the Gulf, as negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme hang in the balance.

‘Act of aggression’: Iran threatens ‘ferocious’ response to any US strike as USS Gerald R. Ford moves towards Middle East

As US presidential elections grab attention worldwide, the crisis in West Asia might be about to turn grimmer. Israel is bracing for another Iranian barrage of missiles anytime between US elections on November 5 and the inauguration of the new government on January 20.

West Asia crisis: Israel bracing for massive Iranian attack ‘that will surpass all expectations’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday (October 28) that Iran is working towards building a "stockpile" of nuclear weapons, allegedly aimed at the destruction of Israel.

West Asia crisis: Netanyahu claims Iran amassing nuclear 'stockpile'; Hezbollah fires projectiles into Israel

As Iran braces for a retaliatory strike from Israel, it has ordered its military to be ready for war but also try to avoid it. This development comes as Tehran sees the decimation of its allies (Hezbollah and Hamas) in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, a report by The New York Times (NYT) on Thursday (Oct 24) said.

West Asia crisis: Iran orders troops to be ready for war with Israel 'but also avoid it if...,' says report

The Joe Biden-led United States (US) administration is investigating an unauthorised release of classified documents that assess Israel's plans to attack Iran, the news agency Associated Press reported on Sunday (Oct 20) citing three American officials.

West Asia crisis: US investigating leaked classified documents on Israel's plans to attack Iran, says report

Iranian state media has revealed details about the weapons the Middle Eastern nation used in the recent unprecedented attack on Israel last weekend. The attack, named "Operation Truthful Promise," saw Tehran deploying long-range missiles capable of covering close to 2,000 km—nearly double the distance needed to reach Israel.

Iran used these weapons in 'Operation Truthful Promise,' its first direct attack on Israel

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday (Apr 16) revealed via a social media post that he has sent letters to 32 countries urging them to impose sanctions on Iran's missile programme.

Israel foreign minister calls for 'diplomatic attack' against Iran, writes to 32 nations urging sanctions

As the threat of a wider regional conflict looms over West Asia after Iran launched a barrage of explosive drones and missiles at Israel, late Saturday (Apr 13), in its first direct attack on Israeli territory, Iranians took to the streets in the capital city of Tehran to cheer and lit fireworks.

Watch: Iranians celebrate with flares and fireworks after Tehran launches attack on Israel

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U.S. President Donald Trump Steps In To End Hostilities Between Iran And Israel

Iran says it downed Israeli drone amid peace deal speculation: Report

Khamenei's daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter killed in strike: State media

Is Trump winning after strikes on Tehran or will his Iran gamble backfire?

WATCH | Israel hits Iran’s ballistic missile launchers, air defense systems

'Ali Shamkhani, advisor to Khamenei, killed in strikes', says Israel army

Khamenei DEAD, body has been found, claims senior Israeli official

Panic buying hits Dubai: UAE assures ample supplies amid Iran–US tensions

US-Israel attack Iran: 'There are signs that Khamenei is dead', claims Netanyahu

'Low cost one-way drones used for first time in Iran attack', says US military