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Senator Marco Rubio confirmed that no U.S. personnel were injured after a suspected Iranian drone struck near the U.S. Consulate in Dubai, causing a small fire in the parking area that was quickly contained. The incident is part of a broader escalation in the Gulf, with Iran reportedly launching multiple drone and missile attacks targeting U.S. diplomatic missions and allied sites. Authorities have reassured citizens and consulate staff remain safe, while Washington closely monitors the evolving situation.

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Who are the US soldiers killed in the Kuwait drone strike? The Pentagon has identified four Army Reserve troops who died in the attack as tensions with Iran escalate. Who were they and where were they stationed? Scroll down to read more.

Israel says its air defense systems successfully intercepted the latest wave of Iranian missiles and drones aimed at its territory, as the U.S.–Iran conflict continues to escalate across the region. Multiple projectiles were shot down before reaching populated areas, according to Israeli officials, with debris causing limited ground damage. The barrage represents one of the most sustained attacks from Tehran in recent days, testing the capabilities of Israel’s multi‑layered defense networks.

Task Force Scorpion Strike, an American unit of Kamikaze drones, were activated just days before the US and Israel attacked Iran. These drones are loitering munitions, flying bombs based on Iran's Shahed drones. They can carry out precision strikes, inflicting initial damage.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the intensifying conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, defending recent and ongoing airstrikes as necessary to counter what the administration calls an imminent threat. Rubio said Washington believed a planned Israeli attack on Iran would trigger retaliation against American forces, prompting pre‑emptive U.S. action to reduce casualties and degrade Iran’s missile and drone capabilities. His remarks come amid heightened tensions spanning the Gulf region, with Iranian retaliatory strikes reported against U.S. diplomatic missions and allied targets, drawing global concern over further escalation.

A suspected Iranian drone strike hit near the U.S. Consulate in Dubai, causing a fire in the consulate parking area that was quickly contained, with no reported injuries. The strike comes amid a wave of Iranian drone and missile attacks across the Gulf, targeting U.S. diplomatic missions and allied locations, including sites in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Officials confirmed consulate personnel are safe and accounted for. The escalation highlights rising regional tensions, with Washington monitoring developments closely.

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warns Iran to end its nuclear mission as Operation Epic Fury intensifies. Reviewing the 2025 B-2 strikes and the failed 2026 Geneva talks, the US vows to dismantle Iran's "conventional shield."

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Amid the US‑Israel‑Iran war, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it launched a major drone and missile attack on the US air base in Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa area, reportedly hitting the main command headquarters and fuel tanks.

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Reports say Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, has been chosen to succeed him as Iran’s next supreme leader. What do we know about the cleric and the controversy around a possible dynastic shift? Scroll down to read more.

A new report reveals how intelligence agencies allegedly hacked Tehran’s traffic cameras and mobile networks over the years to monitor Ayatollah Ali Khamenei before he was killed in a targeted strike. The covert surveillance helped track movements and pinpoint his location ahead of the operation. #usiranwar #iranstrikesisrael #gulfconflict #wion

As the US‑Israel‑Iran war continues, analysts warn the conflict has become a race of attrition between expensive interceptor missiles and Iran’s low‑cost drones and missiles. Iran’s repeated launches are straining Western air defense stocks, which are costly and slow to replenish.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent US-Israeli strikes, will be buried in his hometown of Mashhad, Iranian state media report. Mashhad — one of the country’s holiest cities and home to the revered Imam Reza shrine — is where Khamenei was born and where his father is also buried.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says its forces have struck multiple oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming roughly ten vessels were hit amid the widening US‑Israel‑Iran war and Tehran’s efforts to disrupt maritime traffic through the strategic waterway.

An Iranian ballistic missile struck the United States’ military base at Al‑Udeid in Qatar as part of Tehran’s ongoing retaliation for US‑Israeli strikes on Iran, Qatar’s defence ministry says. One of two missiles targeting Qatari territory hit the base, while air defences intercepted the other.

Qatar says it has dismantled two spy cells linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to state media. The cells were allegedly involved in intelligence gathering and covert operations in the Gulf region. Authorities confirmed that the operatives were arrested, and investigations are ongoing.

Tensions in the US‑Israel‑Iran war have sharply escalated after Israel claimed it struck Iran’s alleged nuclear site near Tehran, part of a broader military campaign against Iranian nuclear infrastructure. The Israel Defense Forces say they targeted covert facilities tied to Tehran’s weapons program, in a move that has rattled regional security and drawn global attention.