Tensions across the West Asia are reaching a critical point as diplomatic channels between the United States and Iran continue to stall, raising fears of prolonged geopolitical instability. According to multiple reports, US President Donald Trump has expressed strong dissatisfaction over Iran’s latest diplomatic proposal linked to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint. The proposal, which includes conditions tied to maritime control and nuclear negotiations, has reportedly been rejected by Washington, further deepening the standoff. Inside the White House, high-level security meetings were convened at the Situation Room as officials reviewed the growing risks of escalation. Meanwhile, backchannel diplomatic efforts between US and Iranian representatives continue, but without any visible breakthrough. WATCH

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disclosed that he was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer following a routine medical examination, confirming that he has since completed treatment and fully recovered. According to official statements, the diagnosis came after a post-surgery checkup linked to a procedure he underwent in December 2024 for an enlarged prostate. During follow-up testing, doctors identified a sub-centimeter malignant tumour. Medical reports confirmed that the cancer was detected at an early stage, with no signs of metastasis. Netanyahu subsequently underwent targeted radiation therapy over a period of more than two months. Officials now say the treatment resulted in the complete disappearance of the cancerous lesion.