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All six crew members aboard a US KC-135 refuelling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq have been confirmed dead, according to US Central Command. The aircraft went down during a mission supporting the US campaign against Iran. Two KC-135 tankers were involved in the operation, but the second aircraft landed safely. Officials say the crash occurred in what the military described as “friendly airspace.” US officials have said the incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, and the cause of the crash is under investigation. The loss of the tanker and its crew highlights the risks facing US forces as the war with Iran continues to escalate across the region.

Why did the US bomb Iran’s Kharg Island, its key oil export hub? President Donald Trump claims American forces “obliterated” military targets on Kharg Island, calling it one of the most powerful bombing raids in the region’s history. Why is this island so critical to Iran? Watch video here.

Israel's multi-layered air defence, featuring Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Arrow 3, successfully intercepted the vast majority of Iran's 181 ballistic missiles. This overlapping network proved its critical worth by preventing casualties.

Iran may allow ships through Strait of Hormuz — but with a catch. Deets inside

The United States is preparing to deploy additional Marines to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as tensions in the region continue to escalate.

The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on leaders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Authorities say individuals who provide credible information could receive financial compensation as well as relocation assistance. The offer is part of efforts by US officials to gather intelligence on IRGC leadership and activities. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions involving Iran and its regional network. US officials say the reward programme is aimed at encouraging sources to share information that could help authorities identify and track key IRGC figures.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has asserted that the United States and Israel are now "indistinguishable" following the escalation of Iran war. In a scathing post on X, he claimed that Trump was "duped" by Netanyahu into starting the conflict.

Saudi Arabia’s stock market has climbed despite escalating tensions in the Gulf, with the Tadawul All Share Index (TASI) now trading higher than its level before the war began. Market gains suggest investor confidence in Saudi Arabia’s economic resilience even as conflict in the region disrupts energy markets and shipping routes.

US President Donald Trump says American forces carried out what he described as one of the most powerful bombing raids in the history of West Asia, targeting military installations on Iran’s Kharg Island. Trump said US forces “totally obliterated” military targets on the island but deliberately avoided hitting its oil infrastructure. Kharg Island is a strategic hub that handles a large share of Iran’s crude oil exports. The US president also warned that Iran’s oil facilities on the island could be targeted in the future if Tehran interferes with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy routes. The strike marks a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israel alliance.

Kharg Island: Iran’s oil lifeline bombed as US strikes strategic hub

US President Donald Trump says American forces carried out what he described as one of the most powerful bombing raids in the history of West Asia, targeting military installations on Iran’s Kharg Island. Trump said US forces “totally obliterated” military targets on the island but deliberately avoided hitting its oil infrastructure. Kharg Island is a strategic hub that handles a large share of Iran’s crude oil exports. The US president also warned that Iran’s oil facilities on the island could be targeted in the future if Tehran interferes with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy routes. The strike marks a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israel alliance.

US President Donald Trump has said American forces deliberately avoided targeting oil infrastructure during strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island. Speaking after the raid, Trump said the United States chose not to attack the island’s oil facilities even as military targets were hit during the operation. Kharg Island is a key hub for Iran’s crude exports and sits near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy shipping route. Trump also warned that oil infrastructure could become a target if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted during the ongoing conflict.

Explosions have been reported in Doha, Qatar, after authorities evacuated key areas in the city. Witnesses reported loud blasts across parts of the capital following the evacuation, though details about the cause and damage remain unclear. Officials have not yet released full information on the incident.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is “about to surrender” as the war between Iran and the US-Israel alliance enters its 14th day. The remark was reportedly made during a call with G7 leaders, according to officials familiar with the discussion. Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said American and Israeli forces have struck more than 15,000 targets across Iran since the conflict began, averaging over 1,000 strikes a day. Airstrikes have targeted multiple Iranian cities including Tehran, with missile launchers, air defence systems and weapons facilities among the reported targets. Iran has continued retaliatory drone and missile attacks as the conflict intensifies across the region.

The United States and Israel have struck more than 15,000 targets inside Iran since the war began, according to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Officials say the joint campaign has averaged over 1,000 strikes per day, targeting military infrastructure across the country. The strikes are part of a coordinated US-Israeli military campaign against Iranian military facilities, missile launchers and defence systems as the conflict intensifies across the region. The announcement underscores the scale of the ongoing air campaign as Iran continues retaliatory missile and drone attacks against Israeli and US interests in the region.

Iran has launched a new wave of missiles and drones toward Israel, according to the Israeli military. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it detected incoming projectiles and activated its defensive systems to intercept the threat.

US President Donald Trump has reportedly declined a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to relocate Iran’s uranium stockpile to Russia, according to a report by Axios. The proposal involved moving Iran’s enriched uranium to Russian territory as part of efforts to address concerns surrounding Tehran’s nuclear programme amid the ongoing conflict. However, Trump rejected the idea, the report said, highlighting continued disagreements over how to manage Iran’s nuclear issue during the escalating war.

US President Donald Trump has rejected a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to move Iran’s uranium stockpile to Russia, according to an Axios report. The proposal reportedly suggested transferring Iran’s uranium to Russian territory as part of efforts to manage the nuclear issue amid the ongoing conflict. However, Trump declined the offer, the report said, underscoring continued tensions and competing diplomatic approaches over Iran’s nuclear programme during the war.

Iran has launched missiles and drones at targets across the Gulf, including Saudi oil facilities and cities in the United Arab Emirates, as the regional war continues to escalate. Saudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted several drones heading toward strategic energy infrastructure, including the Shaybah oil field, while other missiles were also shot down. In the UAE, air defence systems intercepted incoming missiles and drones aimed at the country, with debris from interceptions causing damage in parts of Dubai. The attacks come as Iran expands its retaliation campaign against Gulf states seen as hosting US military assets or supporting the US-Israel war effort.