President Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has intensified fears of a wider Middle East war. As US and Israeli strikes continue and Tehran threatens retaliation, oil prices and global tensions are rising.

Donald Trump has again changed his estimate for how long the war with Iran may last, saying the conflict could end within two to three weeks. But other White House officials have given different timelines, raising new uncertainty over whether the fighting is nearing an end or entering a longer and more dangerous phase.

Donald Trump has warned that the United States could strike Iran’s oil wells, power plants and export terminals if Tehran does not agree to a deal “shortly”, escalating fears of a wider Middle East conflict.

Yemen’s Houthis say they have launched a second missile and drone strike on Israel within 24 hours, warning that more attacks will follow as the Israel-Iran war expands into a wider regional confrontation.

Israel and Iran continue exchanging strikes as uncertainty surrounds possible US talks. Rising tensions are impacting global markets and regional security.

An Israeli air strike has destroyed the Qasmiyeh bridge in southern Lebanon, a key route linking the south to central regions. The move raises concerns over escalation and humanitarian impact as tensions intensify across the Middle East.