Top US general says it will take time to achieve objectives in Iran; Iranian media reports Khamenei’s wife dies after being wounded in US-Israeli strikes.
Operations will end when Afghan Taliban provide verifiable assurance of compliance with Pakistan’s demand of quitting the facilitation of terrorists, he says.
Says recent escalation has "heightened tensions in an already volatile and fragile environment"; Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against Afghanistan in self-defence.
Multiple users and accounts on social media were sharing an alleged image of Khamenei’s body under the rubble after he was assassinated in air strikes by the United States and Israel. However, the image is AI-generated.
“We are out of the semis due to our failure in decision-making in pressure situations," he says; adds that he will not make an immediate call on whether to stand down as captain.
State media says attack that claimed Khamenei's life "occurred in the early hours of Saturday"; 40 days of mourning and seven days of public holidays announced in Iran.
Enhanced capacity on Jhelum, Chenab will increase flood, drought risks for Pakistan; At federal-provincial dialogue, Wapda chief stresses need for large dams.
Tells nationals to remain indoors where possible, avoid unnecessary travel, and strictly adhere to the instructions and advisories issued by the respective host governments.
The conflict is likely to exacerbate volatility across global markets, which have already swung wildly this year owing to Trump's tariffs and a sharp tech selloff.
