The inside story of this conversation was revealed by the Times of Israel.

As of now, the Chinese embassy in Washington has not issued an official statement in response to Rubio’s appeal.

With the Middle East on a knife-edge, the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz represents one of the gravest risks to global energy security in recent history.

The visit underscores Tehran’s efforts to coordinate with key allies as regional tensions continue to rise.

“Israel enjoys the unwavering support of its allies,” Hegseth said, underlining Washington’s strategic alignment with Tel Aviv during the current crisis.

The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact.

US attacked nuclear sites in Iran early Sunday morning.

"The war-mongering and lawless regime of the United States of America is held fully responsible for the dangerous consequences"

"We are gravely concerned at the possible further escalation of tensions in the region"

In a letter addressed to the UN, Iran’s ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani urged the international body to take immediate notice of what he described as a serious threat to global peace and security

"This cannot continue. There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran, far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days"

Legal experts described the decision as a landmark in Pakistan’s corporate law

Multiple B-2 bombers reportedly departed from a central US base overnight and were later seen operating off the California coast, accompanied by aerial refueling tankers.

The uptick in traffic is proving financially advantageous for the Taliban government, which is reportedly collecting $700 per flight in overflight fees through intermediaries

Over 3,000 others have been wounded