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After a period of heightened tensions marked by airstrikes between Pakistan and Islamabad, diplomatic efforts are underway as Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday embarked on a three-day visit to Pakistan aimed at bolstering bilateral ties.

The strike, which saw at least five rockets fired from the Iraqi town of Zummar, marks the first such incident since early February when Iranian-supported factions in Iraq ceased their hostilities against US troops.

Situated at the crossroads of the Middle East, Iran's nuclear ambitions have been a focal point of international scrutiny for decades. Central to this discourse is the enigmatic Ishafan facility, a cornerstone of Iran's nuclear infrastructure, shrouded in secrecy and speculation.

Following reports of Israeli strikes on the city of Isfahan in Central Iran amidst escalating conflict in the region, Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a veiled comment, suggesting that rockets should be directed towards stars instead of at each other.

Iran stated on Friday that it had "shot down" multiple drones, clarifying that there had not been any missile strikes on the country following reported explosions near Isfahan.

According to reports, the sound of explosions was reported at an airport in Isfahan, Iran, though the cause remains unknown. Notably, Isfahan province houses several Iranian nuclear facilities, including Natanz, a key site for uranium enrichment.

Following Iran's unprecedented direct assault on Israel, which saw the launch of over 300 missiles and drones targeting Israeli territory, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi reportedly delivered assertive remarks during the National Army Day ceremony in Tehran on Wednesday.

Australian police have declared Monday's stabbing at a Sydney church a religiously motivated "terrorist act". The incident, captured on a church livestream, swiftly sparked unrest in Wakeley suburb.

Following the talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian expressed Iran's intention to help in meetings between Indian government representatives and the detained crew of the MSC ARIES.

In the wake of Iran's recent attack on Israel, which saw the deployment of suicide drones, missiles, and rockets, tensions in the Middle East have reached a fever pitch.

Following Iran's unprecedented assault on Israel in retaliation for an airstrike on an Iranian consular building in Syria on Sunday, Ambassador of Israel to India, Naor Gilon, made significant remarks regarding the potential escalation of the conflict.

In the early hours of Sunday, Iran carried out an unprecedented assault on Israel in retaliation for an airstrike, widely attributed to Israel, on an Iranian consular building in Syria earlier this month, which resulted in the deaths of two Iranian generals.

The Iranian army said Sunday its drone and missile attack on Israel, in retaliation for a deadly strike on Iran's Damascus consulate, has "achieved all its objectives".

Israel celebrated its effective air defences following an unprecedented assault by Iran, claiming that it, along with its allies, intercepted 99% of over 300 drones and missiles directed towards its territory.

Iran launched a retaliatory strike against Israel, firing numerous drones and missiles, causing air raid sirens to blare and explosions to be heard across Israel. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported over 200 missiles and drones launched from Iran, with some breaching Israeli airspace, resulting in injuries