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Kashmir has been placed on high alert following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Security forces have intensified patrols across Srinagar and other districts as protests erupt in parts of the valley. Authorities have imposed preventive restrictions, including tightened security measures and internet curbs, to prevent unrest. Demonstrations were reported in several areas, prompting police deployment and crowd-control actions.

Qatar has strongly condemned Iranian missile attacks on its territory and other Gulf states, calling them a violation of national sovereignty and an “unacceptable escalation” that threatens regional stability. The Qatari Foreign Ministry said it reserves the right to respond in accordance with international law after Iranian missiles were reported targeting locations including Qatar’s Al-Udeid Air Base and other Gulf military sites. Doha described the strikes as a direct threat to security and peace in the region.

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From the moment they are born, Iranian women are legally categorised as second-class citizens, effectively treated as the property of their male relatives.

A major cyber operation struck Iran during joint US–Israeli military strikes, with hackers targeting popular digital services and a widely used religious calendar app. The BadeSaba prayer app, downloaded by millions, was reportedly hacked to spread anti-government and defection messages to users, including security forces, amid the chaos. Internet connectivity in Iran dropped sharply twice during the incident, according to network analysts. Cybersecurity experts warn that this marks an escalation in the digital dimension of the conflict, with the possibility of further retaliatory cyberattacks against US, Israeli, and allied targets as tensions continue to rise.

The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has sharply escalated across the Middle East. After a joint US-Israeli campaign killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Tehran retaliated with missile and drone strikes. In response, Israel hit Iran with air power and broadened operations into Lebanon against the Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia, prompting evacuations and deadly strikes in Beirut and beyond. This unfolding war has seen missile attacks on regional bases, including the US and allied positions, energy infrastructure disruptions, rising global tensions, and mounting civilian and military casualties

Standard property insurance denies claims for missile damage due to war exclusion clauses. Gulf businesses must buy specialised Political Violence insurance to ensure they receive payouts if buildings are hit by drone or missile strikes.

Iran’s IRGC claimed it targeted Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s office and an air force command centre using Kheybar Shekan missiles during its latest strike wave. The claim marks a sharp escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict, though independent verification remains unclear.

As Iran confirmed the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, the country went on to target the neighbouring UAE. WION's Prashasti Satyanand Shetty spoke to an Indian expat, who noted the people of Dubai have a calm approach to the escalating situation.

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President Donald Trump declared a four-week military campaign against Iran as tensions spiral across the Middle East. Iran launched missiles at a U.S.-run naval base in Bahrain, targeting the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, with videos showing thick smoke rising from the area. Explosions were also reported near a UK base in Cyprus, deepening fears of a widening regional conflict.

President Donald Trump declared a four-week military campaign against Iran as tensions spiral across the Middle East. Iran launched missiles at a U.S.-run naval base in Bahrain, targeting the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, with videos showing thick smoke rising from the area. Explosions were also reported near a UK base in Cyprus, deepening fears of a widening regional conflict.

A drone attack reportedly struck Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil refinery, one of the kingdom’s largest facilities, sparking a fire and prompting a temporary shutdown of operations. The incident comes amid widespread regional conflict following US‑Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliation across Gulf states.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federal sovereign state in Western Asia, located on the eastern side of the Arabian Peninsula. While it can sometimes create confusion, the UAE is structured as a federation of seven emirates.

Iran has launched a new wave of ballistic missiles at Israel amid the ongoing regional conflict, with several projectiles reportedly striking areas around Jerusalem and central Israel. Emergency services say at least five people were wounded in the Jerusalem area after an impact, while separate strikes caused deaths and multiple injuries in Beit Shemesh and other communities. Footage circulating online indicates some missiles may have evaded Israel’s multi-layered missile defenses, raising concerns over the growing capability of Iranian weaponry and the limits of interception systems such as Iron Dome and others.

A poll finds that just 27% of Americans approve of U.S. military strikes against Iran, while a larger share disapproves or remains uncertain amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. Public opinion is sharply divided, with many questioning continued military escalation and expressing greater concern for economic issues and potential U.S. casualties. Rallies and demonstrations in major U.S. cities reflect deep national division over foreign policy, as protesters both oppose and support the campaign.