Iran-US Conflict: Rescue & Ultimatum
Trump confirms a “daring” rescue of a missing US pilot “behind enemy lines” after Iran downed an F-15E; a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is in effect.
Regional Crisis: Humanitarian Fallout
Displacement and casualties climb in Lebanon as Israeli strikes continue, and in Iran, millions of children face a “food security time bomb” due to infrastructure damage and the naval blockade.
International Response: UN Investigation and Airspace Closures
Indonesia calls for an urgent UNSC probe into attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon, as global leaders attempt to manage the escalation while widespread airspace closures disrupt travel and aid.