Yes. The United States conducted airstrikes on Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—three known nuclear facilities in Iran—as part of Operation Midnight Hammer.

Iran launched retaliatory missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, targeting U.S. military forces stationed there. All missiles were intercepted, and no injuries were reported.

Qatar acted as a mediator, helping open diplomatic backchannels between Iran, the USA, and Israel to negotiate a potential ceasefire.

As of now, Israel has not officially confirmed its participation. Iranian officials stated they will only commit if Israel does not act aggressively in return.

The escalation follows covert attacks allegedly linked to Israel, followed by Iran’s retaliation and the USA’s direct involvement targeting nuclear sites.

UN and EU officials have urged restraint. The situation has triggered emergency meetings at the UN Security Council, with countries like Russia and China calling for de-escalation.

No. Trump made the ceasefire announcement through his Truth Social platform as a former President, but is reportedly in active talks with foreign leaders.

Yes. Early reports suggest a sharp rise in global oil prices due to fears of extended conflict near the Strait of Hormuz, through which a third of the world's oil passes.

Absolutely. Iran-Israel tensions are deeply rooted, and this conflict is part of a larger geopolitical struggle involving Saudi Arabia, Syria, Lebanon, and others.

The US operates out of the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a major logistical hub for operations across the Middle East. It was the target of Iran’s retaliation on June 23.