With Israel’s strikes on the Iranian nuclear sites, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might have played the gamble of his life. Without US involvement, it appears highly improbable for Israel to destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities — the main objective of the war.

Crude prices have jumped by around 12% in the past week, amid the Israel-Iran conflict and heightened fears of a broader regional conflagration

Israel launched airstrikes early Friday on Iran's nuclear and military sites. The attacks aimed to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Iranian media reported explosions at uranium enrichment plants and other locations.

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Salman said Riyadh believes the Israeli regime seeks to deepen the conflict with Iran in an attempt to drag the United States into the war, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported.

Israel’s attacks on Iran renewed fears of war between the countries and immediately threatened the region’s economy.

The conflict between Israel and Iran continued to escalate into a third consecutive day, with both sides exchanging strikes.

Johann Wadephul is pressing on with his Middle East tour, which has been hastily rearranged due to the conflict between Israel and Iran. After Saudi Arabia, he is due to head to Qatar.

Amid the Israel-Iran conflict, PM Modi's Air India One will take a detour to attend the G-7 Summit, as airspace closures force longer flight routes across West Asia.