Gulf states are privately encouraging President Donald Trump to continue the war against Iran, seeing it as a chance to weaken Tehran's leadership. Officials say they want the conflict to result in significant political or behavioral changes in Iran.

Gulf states are reportedly pressing President Donald Trump to continue strikes on Iran until its ruling regime is no longer a regional threat. Officials believe current military action has not sufficiently weakened Tehran.

Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is more than halfway toward its war goals in Iran, with the focus now on securing enriched uranium. He cited major setbacks to Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities but gave no timeline for ending the conflict.

Netanyahu said Trump recognized Iran's nuclear threat decades ago and acted decisively against it. He warned that Iran's growing missile range threatens Europe and the United States and said joint efforts have significantly set back Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

Mortgage holders could face three more interest rate rises in 2026, with no cuts expected until 2028. Higher fuel costs and inflation pressures are driving the outlook, while property prices in Sydney and Melbourne begin to fall.

Megyn Kelly condemned Senator Lindsey Graham after photos showed him at Walt Disney World while he advocates for possible military action in Iran. The images sparked online backlash amid an ongoing government funding lapse and debate over troop deployment.

Iran is reportedly urging Yemen’s Houthis to prepare for renewed Red Sea shipping attacks if the United States escalates its conflict with Tehran. European officials say internal divisions have slowed the group’s decision, but risks could rise as the war continues.

Dan Illouz said there is no majority to support a draft law that grants exemptions from military service. He argued the proposed legislation would formalize exemptions rather than increase enlistment.

A tanker was set ablaze by a projectile strike near the Strait of Hormuz, though all crew members were safe. Separate projectile incidents were also reported near a container ship off Saudi Arabia, with no injuries reported.

Israel is expanding a security zone in southern Lebanon amid renewed clashes with Hezbollah, reviving memories of its 18-year occupation that ended in 2000. Analysts warn the move could entangle Israel in another prolonged conflict without eliminating the rocket threat.

Trump has threatened to strike Iran’s desalination plants, raising fears of retaliation against Gulf facilities that supply water to millions. Experts warn that targeting such critical infrastructure could trigger regional water crises and violate international law.

Federal authorities say a Michigan synagogue attack was inspired by Hezbollah and deliberately targeted the Jewish community. The attacker died at the scene after injuring a security guard, and investigators found no evidence of accomplices.