President Donald Trump's warning that America would "hit them hard again." Multiple blasts were reported across strategic southern locations, including Chabahar and surrounding areas, as US forces targeted military infrastructure. Iranian authorities confirmed widespread power disruptions in Chabahar after strikes reportedly triggered a fire at an IRGC barracks, leaving parts of the city in darkness before restoration efforts began. Officials later announced that power had been restored to most affected areas as emergency teams worked to repair damaged infrastructure and stabilize essential services. The latest military action comes after Trump described the operation as "retribution" for Iranian attacks on ships and warned that the situation would "get much worse" if hostilities continued. According to the US military, approximately 90 Iranian targets were struck during the latest operation, including air defence systems, military logistics facilities and other strategic assets across southern Iran. WATCH

A viral video from high-level diplomatic talks in Switzerland has triggered an online debate after Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani was seen greeting Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif while US Vice President JD Vance appeared to be waiting nearby. The brief moment, widely circulated on social media, has been interpreted by some users as a diplomatic “snub,” with claims that Vance was overlooked during the greeting sequence. The footage emerged during a broader round of discussions involving the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar, as negotiations continue following a preliminary two-month framework agreement between Washington and Tehran. While online speculation focused on the handshake order, diplomatic sources have described the talks as “positive and constructive,” with all parties engaged in efforts to strengthen communication channels and reduce misunderstandings in sensitive regions, including the Strait of Hormuz. WATCH