Armed conflicts and attacks
Middle Eastern crisis
A person is killed and another is injured in a strike on a transmission site of the Persian Gulf Radio and Television Centre in southern Iran. (AFP via LBCI)
2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations
U.S. president Donald Trump says he is postponing his 48-hour ultimatum for five days before attacking the Iranian power plants as Iran and the U.S. have held "very good and productive conversations" on ending the war. Trump also claims that a "major points of agreement" focused on Iran's renunciation of the nuclear weapon are being talked. Iran denies any dialogue took place. (ABC News) (States Newsroom)
Kata'ib Hezbollah says that it will extend its pause on strikes on the United States embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, for five more days. (AFP via Gulf News)
At least one person is killed in an Israeli strike on Hazmieh, Greater Beirut, Lebanon. The Israeli military states that the attack targeted a member of Iran's Quds Force in the area. (AFP via Al Arabiya)
Sudanese civil war
A Sudanese rebel faction led by Yasir Arman calls for the United Nations Security Council to end the use of drones on Sudanese citizens. (Sudan Tribune)
At least 15 people are killed and 23 others are injured in strikes on Lagawa District, West Kordofan, Sudan. The Rapid Support Forces attribute the attack to the Sudanese army. (AFP via Business Recorder)
Business and economy
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war
Brent crude futures fall 11%, trading just below US$100 a barrel for the first time in days, following the announcement by U.S. president Donald Trump about talks with Iran to end the war. (Reuters)
Slovenia becomes first EU country to introduce fuel rationing to cope with extra demand by drivers from neighboring countries. (BBC News)