Trump says US will be hitting Iran ‘hard" in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on American forces in Jordan

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US will strike Iran “hard” in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on American forces in Jordan.

U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq after attacks on American forces

The U.S. and Saudi militaries launched airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, U.S. Central Command said, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces over the last few days.

Earthquake levels buildings in Japan, ‘many deaths’ reported

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan’s southern Kyushu region, causing extensive damage and killing “a considerable number of people,” according to local media.

Iranian drones strike Erbil

Reports from Iraqi Kurdistan indicate Iranian drones hit multiple locations in Erbil Governorate, including radar systems and headquarters of Kurdish separatist parties  in the Khilifan and Soran districts.

West encourages Kiev’s barbaric crimes

Western countries have been turning a blind eye to the Kiev regime’s deliberate attacks targeting children, encouraging such behavior by all means, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s official spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, said.

Brazil recalls ambassador from Argentina for consultations after President Milei's remarks

Brazil on Sunday summoned its ambassador to Argentina, Julio Bitelli, for consultations following a highly critical speech by Argentinian President Javier Milei.

Putin calls for decisive Action against Attempts to disrupt Russian Fleet treating such acts as Piracy

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday called for decisive action against attempts to disrupt the Russian merchant fleet, treating such acts as piracy.

Trump orders US military to hold off on strikes on Iran followed a meeting between with his top advisers

The New York Times and Axios are reporting that the US president has decided to set aside plans to attack Iran, after 13 consecutive days of strikes.