Israel said Monday it was striking military targets across Tehran, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump insisted a deal could "soon" be reached, while not ruling out ground operations.

The war in Iran has dealt a heavy blow to investors relying on precious metals, with fund data showing sharp losses over the past month.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that Moscow could send oil to Cuba despite Washington's de facto fuel blockade, as a Russian tanker was expected to deliver some much-needed crude to the crisis-hit island.

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa is visiting Germany on Monday for talks on the Middle East war, rebuilding his country and Berlin's efforts to send back Syrian refugees.

The sharp rise in petrol prices is redirecting demand towards electric vehicles, with showrooms of EV brands in Türkiye becoming increasingly busy, mirroring trends seen across Asia and Europe.