At least 39 people were injured after an Iranian strike hit the Israeli town of Dimona. Iran said the attack was a “response” to strikes on its nuclear site. The conflict continues to escalate with fresh missile and drone attacks. The G7 nations called for peace, saying, “We call for the immediate and unconditional cessation of all attacks.” Israel said it carried out strikes on targets in Tehran. Reports also said missiles landed near religious sites in Jerusalem. Global concern is rising over safety and energy supply. Oil prices have increased as tensions affect key shipping routes in the region.

An Iranian missile struck near the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Eid al-Fitr, Israeli officials said. The missile landed a few hundred metres from the holy site. Israel said, “This is the true face of the regime.” No casualties or major damage were reported. Debris and shrapnel fell near key religious places, including the Old City. Police recovered missile parts from nearby areas. The site is sacred to Muslims, Christians, and Jews. The incident has raised concerns over safety at religious sites. Tensions remain high as the conflict continues, with repeated missile attacks and air strikes reported.

More than 20 countries pledged support to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. In a joint statement, 22 nations strongly condemned Iran’s actions in the Persian Gulf. The statement said, “We condemn attacks on commercial vessels and civilian infrastructure.” The countries also expressed readiness to help keep the route open. The strait carries about 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas. Recent attacks have sharply reduced ship movement and raised global energy prices. The conflict began after US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February. Nations have called for an immediate halt to attacks. (PC: Reuters)

Police in Scotland charged an Iranian man and a Romanian woman after they allegedly tried to enter a UK nuclear submarine base. The pair, aged 34 and 31, were stopped at Faslane base on Thursday. Police said, “The suspects were arrested and later charged.” They are set to appear in court on Monday. The base houses the UK’s Trident nuclear submarines. Officials said the attempt was unsuccessful and investigations are ongoing. A Navy spokesperson confirmed the incident but gave no further details. Faslane is one of Britain’s most important military sites, with thousands of staff working there daily. (PC: PA)

The United States said it has hit over 8,000 Iranian military targets since the war began in late February. A US official said, “We have struck over 8,000 targets, including vessels and key sites.” The strikes include attacks on Iran’s navy and missile systems. The conflict shows no signs of slowing. Iran accused the US and Israel of targeting civilian and passenger ships. Fresh strikes also hit Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility. Several countries have urged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Rising attacks have increased global concern over safety, oil supply, and stability in the region.

Iran said its Natanz nuclear facility was hit again in an airstrike, blaming the US and Israel. The site is a key enrichment centre located about 220 km from Tehran.   Iran’s Mizan news agency reported there was “no radioactive leak” after the strike. The UN nuclear watchdog had earlier also said no radiological impact was expected.   Natanz was first targeted in the early days of the conflict. Satellite images had shown damage to buildings.   The strike comes as fighting continues across the region. Officials said the situation remains unclear, with limited details on the extent of damage. (PC: India Today)

A US jury has found that Elon Musk misled investors during his 2022 takeover of Twitter. The verdict came after two days of deliberations in a San Francisco court.   Investors said they relied on Musk’s public statements and tweets. The jury agreed that some claims about fake accounts and the deal status were misleading.   The court said these statements affected Twitter’s share price between May and October 2022.   Investor Brian Belgrave told the court, “I got screwed. I got cheated.”   Musk had denied misleading anyone. He said people read too much into his posts. (PC: BBC)

Iran’s reported attempt to fire missiles at a US-UK base in Diego Garcia has raised concerns about its actual strike range. The base is about 4,000 km away, while Iran says its missiles are limited to 2,000 km.   Reports said one missile failed and another may have been intercepted. Still, the attempt has drawn attention.   Experts say this could point to undeclared capabilities or testing of longer-range systems. It may also increase uncertainty for the US and its allies.   Iran’s Mehr news agency called the move a “significant step” showing missile range beyond what was known. (PC: NDTV)

Iranian strikes on bases used by US forces in the Middle East have caused about $800 million in damage in the first two weeks of the war, a new analysis shows. The study by CSIS said much of the damage came in early retaliatory attacks. Key targets included radar and air-defence systems in Jordan, UAE and Kuwait. A THAAD radar system alone is estimated at $485 million. “The damage… has been underreported,” said analyst Mark Cancian. Satellite images show repeated strikes on some bases. The full scale of losses remains unclear as the conflict continues. (PC: BBC)

Iran has fired over 3,000 missiles and drones at Gulf Cooperation Council countries during the ongoing war. The strikes, especially on the UAE, have raised tensions between Shia Iran and Sunni Gulf states. Iran also disrupted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global oil flows. Saudi Arabia has flagged loss of trust, while other Gulf nations are angered by damage to energy assets. Iran said it has no plans to stop attacks. The US and allies are now working to restore shipping routes. The conflict has widened regional divisions and added pressure on the global economy. (PC: HT)