President Trump announces the Iran war is entering its final phase. While claiming a military collapse in Tehran, he warns of strikes on power infrastructure if a final deal is not reached soon.

President Trump claims Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian sought a ceasefire via Truth Social. Tehran denies the report as "false," while US strikes continue near the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump tells The Telegraph that a NATO exit is "beyond reconsideration." Tensions peak after European allies refuse to deploy forces for the 2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign.

Over 10,000 U.S. troops and the USS George H.W. Bush have deployed to the Middle East. With the USS Gerald R. Ford undergoing repairs, operational pressure on U.S. naval forces reaches a peak.

UNDP warns the Iran conflict could cost Arab economies up to $194 billion, pushing millions into poverty and threatening jobs.