A deadly school shooting in Turkey has left four people dead and at least 20 injured after a student opened fire inside a middle school in Kahramanmaras province. Governor Mukerrem Unluer confirmed that three students and one teacher were killed in the attack, while several victims remain in critical condition. The attacker, identified as an eighth-grade student, reportedly brought weapons from his home and opened fire across multiple classrooms.

Iran has rejected a Pakistan-led effort to host ceasefire talks with the United States, refusing to send officials to Islamabad and calling Washington’s demands unacceptable. The proposed 48-hour truce reportedly linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz has now hit a diplomatic wall, with Tehran insisting on US withdrawal from regional bases and compensation for damages. As mediation stalls, Turkey and Egypt are exploring alternative venues, while Qatar and Istanbul emerge as possible locations to revive negotiations. Meanwhile, claims that Iran sought a ceasefire have been denied by Tehran, further deepening the standoff. With both sides hardening positions, diplomatic momentum is fading and the risk of a prolonged confrontation is growing.