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The IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) has launched the 13th wave of Operation True Promise 4, continuing its retaliatory strikes against U.S. and Israeli military targets across the region. The operation reportedly targets missile sites, naval assets, and command centers, demonstrating Iran’s sustained capability to strike strategic locations. Officials say the wave underscores the ongoing escalation in the US-Iran conflict, with both sides exchanging attacks as tensions rise across the Middle East.

In the ongoing US‑Iran war, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States launched strikes on Iran pre‑emptively, aiming to protect American forces and allies from anticipated retaliatory attacks once Israel’s planned assault began — acting before Iran could respond with its own missiles and drones. Rubio framed the move as a defensive action intended to limit U.S. casualties and blunt Tehran’s offensive capabilities in the broader conflict unfolding across the Middle East

The ongoing US‑Israel war with Iran has brought an intensifying aerial duel between Iran’s ever‑increasing drone fleets and the expensive interceptors used by Israel, the U.S. and Gulf allies to shoot them down. Iran has launched hundreds of low‑cost Shahed‑series drones and missiles across the Middle East, straining air defences.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of betraying diplomatic efforts with Tehran by carrying out military strikes while negotiations were underway, saying Washington undermined a promising path to a peaceful agreement and deliberately disrupted dialogue between the two countries.

In the ongoing US‑Iran war, President Donald Trump says the U.S. launched its strikes on Iran because it was the “last best chance” to eliminate what he called intolerable threats from Tehran, including its missile and nuclear programmes.

In the escalating US‑Israel strike on Iran, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says its forces have hit a wide range of Iranian military targets as part of joint operations with Israel. U.S. strikes have reportedly focused on missile sites, naval assets, command and control centres, air defence systems and Revolutionary Guard facilities, aiming to dismantle Tehran’s offensive capabilities and degrade its ability to threaten the region.

The Israel‑Iran war has caused major disruptions to global air travel, with widespread airspace closures across the Middle East and Gulf forcing airlines to cancel and reroute flights. Key hubs like Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha have suspended operations, leading to more than 1,000 flights being cancelled and thousands of passengers stranded or delayed worldwide.

In the escalating US‑Iran war, President Donald Trump has said the recent strikes on Iran were aimed at destroying Tehran’s ballistic missile capabilities as well as degrading its nuclear and military threats. Trump described the campaign as a necessary defensive action to prevent Iran from developing missiles that could strike U.S. forces or allies, calling the operation essential for American and regional security. He insisted the strikes were focused on eliminating imminent threats rather than pursuing regime change, even as the fighting continues and casualties mount.

As the US‑Israel military campaign against Iran escalates, Pakistan has found itself increasingly affected by the fallout from the conflict. Islamabad has condemned the joint strikes on Iran, warning they could destabilise the entire region and urging all parties to halt escalation and resume diplomacy at the United Nations Security Council. Pakistan’s foreign ministry has expressed deep concern over violations of sovereignty and the risk of wider geopolitical consequences.

In the escalating US‑Iran war, President Donald Trump has said the recent strikes on Iran were aimed at destroying Tehran’s ballistic missile capabilities as well as degrading its nuclear and military threats. Trump described the campaign as a necessary defensive action to prevent Iran from developing missiles that could strike U.S. forces or allies, calling the operation essential for American and regional security. He insisted the strikes were focused on eliminating imminent threats rather than pursuing regime change, even as the fighting continues and casualties mount.

Amid the escalating Israel-Iran war, Israel has stated that “all options are on the table” as it expands strikes on targets in Lebanon. The Israeli military has reportedly carried out air and artillery attacks against Hezbollah and Iran-linked positions, warning of further action if hostilities continue. Officials say the operations aim to neutralize threats along the northern border, as tensions with Iran and its regional allies intensify across the Middle East.

Amid the escalating Israel-Iran war, Israel has stated that “all options are on the table” as it expands strikes on targets in Lebanon. The Israeli military has reportedly carried out air and artillery attacks against Hezbollah and Iran-linked positions, warning of further action if hostilities continue. Officials say the operations aim to neutralize threats along the northern border, as tensions with Iran and its regional allies intensify across the Middle East.

In the escalating US‑Iran war, President Donald Trump has publicly labelled Iran as the “world’s number‑one sponsor of terror,” accusing Tehran of backing militant groups across the region and threatening global security. Trump argued that Iran’s support for proxies from Hezbollah to Hamas, along with its pursuit of missile and nuclear capabilities, justified the ongoing military campaign and strikes against Iranian targets.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended the decision to allow the United States to use British military bases for limited defensive strikes against Iranian missile storage sites and launchers amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. Starmer emphasised that the UK is not participating in offensive operations against Iran but agreed to the US request to protect British citizens and regional allies from Iranian missile and drone attacks. He said the move is grounded in collective self-defence and international law, aiming to prevent further Iranian aggression and safeguard lives, while reaffirming a preference for diplomatic resolution to the broader crisis.

Iran’s missile and drone campaign continues to ripple across West Asia, with attacks striking multiple Gulf Arab states and drawing condemnation from governments and the U.S. A joint statement from Washington and six Arab nations — including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan — blasted Tehran’s strikes as “reckless” and a threat to regional stability.

Amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned what Tehran describes as recent strikes on hospitals and schools, saying such attacks “strike at life itself” and vowing Iran will not remain silent as the conflict intensifies. His comments follow reports of damage to medical facilities in Tehran during the joint US-Israeli offensive, which has triggered widespread condemnation and heightened fears of civilian harm

The United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says it has found no evidence that recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran damaged its nuclear facilities, despite Iranian claims that sites such as the Natanz enrichment complex were hit.

'US attacked Iran 'pre-emptively' after learning of Israel plans': Marco Rubio

As the U.S.–Israel war with Iran intensifies across West Asia, Tehran has signaled a strong retaliatory posture, placing drones and missiles “on standby” to threaten further strikes against Israeli territory and allied interests. According to multiple reports, Iran has launched hundreds of drones and missiles in waves of retaliation, firing projectiles at Israel and U.S. bases across the Gulf — in some cases exceeding 300 missiles and nearly 300 drones during an opening retaliation barrage