While an Iranian official confirmed that Tehran had agreed to a ceasefire, there was no immediate comment yet from Israel

Bangladesh’s energy sector may come under significant threat if the Iran-Israel war escalates and Iran follows through on its threat to block the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime trade route through which one-fifth of the world’s oil supply is shipped every day.

"This is an absolutely unprovoked aggression against Iran," Putin told Araghchi

"The Zionist enemy... is being punished right now," Khamenei wrote on social media.

International concern focused on fears that the unprecedented US attacks would deepen conflict in the volatile region after Israel launched a bombing campaign against Iran earlier this month.

"The bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States marks a perilous turn," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council on Sunday.

...they were a decoy. The real group of seven bat-winged, B-2 stealth bombers flew east undetected for 18 hours...

Consequences of US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites may be grave

Israel's war with Iran entered its second week on Friday

What makes US B-2 bombers and bunker-busters so formidable?

So, as the pressure mounts on Iran, has it been left to fight alone? Or does it have allies that could come to its aid?

To imagine the future, one must be prepared to accept a probable scenario where the number of nuclear-capable states grows.

Israel hits nuclear sites, Iran strikes hospital as conflict escalates

The GBU-57, a 30,000-pound (13,607 kg) warhead capable of penetrating 200 feet (61 meters) underground before exploding

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has consistently interpreted self-defence narrowly

“We must give a strong response to the terrorist Zionist regime. We will show the Zionists no mercy”

As America’s national security leaders discuss the next steps, the Pentagon has moved to ensure that its troops and bases in the region are protected.

Some of the major events in US-Iran relations highlight the differences between the nations’ views, but others arguably presented real opportunities for reconciliation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to launch strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities has sparked concerns among sections of the global community, atomic energy regulators and experts on the risks of nuclear contamination.

Israel army says struck Iran centrifuge production, weapons manufacturing sites