On February 4, 2026, in Isfahan, Iran, three intense waves of explosions were reported near IRGC barracks opposite Shahid's Garden at 13:45, accompanied by the sound of fighter jets. Video footage from the area was shared on social media.
Donald Trump, President of the United States, defended a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Republic of Iran at the G7 summit in France, claiming it achieved all of Washington's objectives and averted further conflicts, including preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also stated that continuing military actions could have led to prolonged economic consequences.
U.S. President Trump states that the memorandum of understanding with Iran is strong but warns of potential military action if he is unsatisfied. The Islamic Republic is engaging in negotiations with the same U.S. government it previously referred to as "the Great Satan."
Footage shows Egyptian airstrikes hitting artisanal gold mining sites near the Sudanese-Egyptian border, killing several miners in the Jabal al-Uqaydat gold fields and nearby areas in River Nile State.
Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced on Wednesday that the country's embassy in Tehran will resume operations on Friday, June 29, following its closure for over three months due to the war between the United States and Iran. Tajani stated that the ambassador and staff will return to Iran's capital, coinciding with the expected signing of a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict in Switzerland.
