Decision comes in the wake of security concerns

Middle East conflict enters fourth day

According to police and law enforcement officials, closures on key routes leading to sensitive installations have been implemented, including routes to US Consulate, governor’s and chief minister’s houses, and other diplomatic zones to prevent further unrest.

It was reported that around 170 students were present at the school at that time. The building was largely destroyed and images widely shared online show debris and schoolbags scattered amid rescue efforts.

According to Russian Foreign Ministry officials, the strategic waterway, through which roughly 20 % of the world’s oil and significant liquefied natural gas supplies transit daily, has suspended crude, fuel and LNG shipments after military strikes involving the US-Israel and Iran.

According to an official statement, participants were briefed on the country’s internal security arrangements and ongoing counter-terror operations along the western border. Officials also reviewed measures to protect Pakistani citizens abroad amid ongoing war.

A spokesperson from China stated that Beijing is “highly concerned” about the attacks and urged all sides to avoid further escalation.

In 1989, following the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Khamenei was appointed Supreme Leader, becoming the country’s highest authority and taking control over the military, judiciary, media, and foreign policy.

According to the Iranian state media, Khamenei, aged 86, led the Islamic Republic since 1989, and was assassinated in what Tehran described as a “cowardly attack” while at his workplace in Tehran.

In a video message posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump acknowledged that American casualties are possible but framed the offensive as a “noble mission” for future security