Turkish FM urges return to US-Iran memorandum, warns escalating hostilities threaten regional stability

• IRGC commander says US trying to compensate for defeat in 'third imposed' war through military actions

 DOHA, Qatar: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Sunday called for a return to the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, warning that escalating hostilities were undermining regional stability and urging renewed diplomatic efforts.

Speaking to Qatar TV during a visit to Doha, Fidan said Qatar was using all available diplomatic channels to help resolve the crisis, while Türkiye remained in close coordination with the Gulf state.

"I am pleased to see that Qatar is once again trying to do everything it can to resolve this crisis by using all constructive methods and all available channels. Hopefully, we will receive good news in the coming days," Fidan said.

"Türkiye is also in close coordination with Qatar on this issue," he added.

Fidan said the conflict between the United States and Iran had affected the regional economy and warned that the risk of a broader confrontation could further destabilise the region.

Recalling attacks on regional infrastructure, he stressed the need to revive diplomatic efforts and return to the previously negotiated understanding between Washington and Tehran.

"Our wish is that an agreement between Iran and America will be reached again as soon as possible. As you know, with Pakistan's mediation, Qatar's intensive contributions and Türkiye's support, a memorandum of understanding had been prepared.

"However, we have since moved away from that point. We need to return to it," he said.

Fidan said he had discussed the issue during meetings in Qatar and reaffirmed Türkiye's support for Doha's diplomatic initiatives.

"The security and peace of Qatar, as well as the security and stability of the region, are also in Türkiye's interest. Therefore, as in many other issues, we will continue to work together with the Gulf countries and other countries of the Islamic world on this matter," he added.

Iran decries US 'terrorist' strike on nuclear power plant, warns of devastating response

Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation denounced the United States for bombing the under-construction Darkhovin Nuclear Power Plant.

In a statement cited by Al Jazeera, the organisation stated, “The terrorist and criminal US regime, whose nature is nothing but bullying and lawlessness, carried out an aggressive and barbaric act in violation of international law."

It also called the nuclear facility “one of the symbols of the Iranian nation’s dignity and scientific self-reliance."

Earlier, the US said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcing that two US military personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing following an Iranian attack.

The US and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago fell apart last week, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that the airstrikes began at 6pm on Saturday, at President Donald Trump's direction.

"The strikes are designed to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and swiftly punish IRGC forces who launched attacks against American service members in Jordan last night," it said.

CENTCOM later said it had completed its wave of attacks, hitting Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defence facilities.

In regards to the deaths of the military personnel, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth posted on X: "Their sacrifice only stiffens our resolve".

According to CENTCOM, the two deaths occurred on Friday and that a third US service member was missing in action. The announcement brought the number of US service members killed since the war began to 16, while more than 420 have been wounded.

Two ships encounter 'incident' in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy on Sunday said two ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz through what it described as a "hazardous route” encountered an "incident”, while two others "were deterred from proceeding further along the unsafe path," IRNA News Agency reported.

Although it did not specify what the incident was, the IRGC claimed the vessels disabled their navigation systems and ignored warnings, according to Al Jazeera.

Ships carrying oil, gas, or fertiliser must obtain permission and use its designated passage, the IRGC added, warning that vessels entering other routes risk “accidents."

Iranian commander warns US of 'devastating response' to aggression

The commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters Major-General Ali Abdullahi warned the US, saying that "any aggression or barbarism will be met with a decisive and devastating response" from the Islamic Republic's armed forces.

According to Al Jazeera, in a statement carried by Iranian state media, Abdullahi described the US as "the Great Satan" as well as "the criminal, treacherous, and deceitful army."

The commander also pledged to strengthen unity between the armed forces, the Iranian public, and officials, vowing to "impose heavier costs" on the US than in previous wars, Al Jazeera reported.

“The enemy, following successive defeats in the military conflict, has taken comfort in creating division and discord between the people and their leaders,” Abdullahi said, as per the Qatari news agency.

The commander added, “Our dear country’s defensive power is a solid foundation for the peace and security of the proud and courageous nation from south to north and from east to west of the glorious and vast Iranian land."

 US attacks Iranian cities as Tehran retaliates

Iran's Mehr news agency said the US carried out an attack near Sirik in southern Iran, adding that no casualties or damage to infrastructure have been reported.

US fighter jets also struck a location near the city of Shadegan in Iran's southwestern Khuzestan province, the Tasnim news agency reported, citing the province's deputy governor for security.

Further, fighter jets carried out a round of attacks on Qeshm Island, Tasnim news agency reported. It added that at least two explosions were heard on the island, and that emergency, security, and operational teams had been deployed to identify the locations hit and assess any damage or casualties, according to Al Jazeera.

The Iranian army then carried out a drone attack that targeted US military assets and equipment at Kuwait's Al-Adiri camp and Ali Al Salem Air Base, Iran's state TV reported ⁠early Sunday, citing a statement from the army.

Both bases were targeted as part of Iran's attacks against US assets and allies in the Gulf since last week.

Iranian strikes reported in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia

Iran appeared to target Saudi Arabia as well as other US Gulf allies and Jordan on Saturday after US attacks on Iranian bridges, power facilities and other infrastructure.

In a written statement carried by the official social media accounts of Iran's supreme leader and Iranian state media, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said US actions have shown that Trump's signature was "utterly worthless and devoid of credibility".

The statement warned of "even heavier costs and further humiliation" for the US. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Khamenei's whereabouts remain a mystery.