The United States has bombed Iran for 12 consecutive nights on Thursday as Tehran warns that the war is entering a different stage. Israeli attacks continue in Gaza, while a US-backed security agreement has entered its first phase in southern Lebanon, allowing some displaced residents to return. Iranian state media reported that overnight US strikes hit several locations across southern Iran, including Shalamcheh, Bushehr, Ahvaz and Andimeshk.

The U.S. launched another round of strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliated against American allies across the Gulf, pushing Brent crude above $88 a barrel.

As the U.S. and Iran inch closer toward all-out war once again, there is some hope for a diplomatic resolution.

The Secretary of State, Pete Hegeseth, has also requested an urgent $87bn in funding for the Pentagon from Congress.

The United States military conducted a twelfth night of strikes against Iran. These attacks aim to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial vessels. Iran responded with…