Iran has asked Cyprus to convey “some messages” to Israel, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday, adding he expected to speak to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later in the day.

Amid escalating Israeli airstrikes on Iran, US President Donald Trump claimed he could broker peace, citing his past success in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Trump said on Truth Social that a deal between Iran and Israel is achievable, similar to his intervention with India and Pakistan. As fighting continues in the Middle East, Trump said he’s been taking calls and holding meetings behind the scenes.

Pune Bridge Collapse: PM Modi was briefed on the rescue and relief operations underway and assured all possible support to the state government.