President Trump has given Iran a maximum of two weeks to avoid potential US airstrikes, suggesting action could come sooner than previously indicated. He downplayed European diplomatic efforts, asserting Iran prefers direct talks with the US.

President Donald Trump said on Friday he might support a ceasefire in the week-old aerial conflict between U.S. ally Israel and its regional rival Iran “depending on the circumstances”.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) initiated three distinct cases on May 9, in accordance with directives issued by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, the agency said in a release on Thursday.