Amid intensifying hostilities with Israel, Iran is reportedly considering the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil supplies. The development was reported by Iranian state broadcaster IRINN and highlighted in a detailed Al Jazeera explainer published on Saturday, citing Iranian lawmaker and former IRGC commander Esmail Kosari.

Masses of demonstrators packed into streets, parks and plazas across the US on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump, marching through downtowns and small towns, blaring anti-authoritarian chants mixed with support for protecting democracy and immigrant rights.

Philadelphia: Tens of thousands of people participated in coordinated protests across the United States on Saturday under the slogan “No Kings,” expressing strong opposition to President Donald Trump’s leadership as he prepared to headline a grand military parade in Washington to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the US Army — which also coincided with his 79th birthday.

Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday condemned Israeli strikes against Iran and expressed Moscow’s readiness to resolve Tehran’s nuclear issue and de-escalation with Israel.

New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Israel on Saturday issued fresh advisory urging Indian nationals in the country to exercise heightened caution as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to rise.

Dubai: Israel's strikes also put further talks between the United States and Iran over a nuclear accord into doubt. The US and Iran were scheduled to meet in Oman, on Sunday.

Jerusalem: Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned Iran that “Tehran will burn” if it continues firing missiles at Israel as tensions escalated between the two nations.

In a solemn gesture of solidarity, the British royal family will wear black armbands and observe a minute's silence during the annual Trooping the Colour parade on Saturday, honouring the memory of those who perished in the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.