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Israel has struck targets deep in the heart of Tehran, with multiple explosions reported in central neighbourhoods including areas near police headquarters, Iranian state media and government buildings, as part of an escalating Iran-US war. The Israeli military said it is targeting “terror regime” infrastructure in the capital, following joint US-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Sirens sounded across the city and smoke was seen rising from the blast sites, amid an expanding regional conflict that has provoked widespread retaliation and global concern.

At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured during violent protests outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. Demonstrators clashed with security forces in response to rising Middle East tensions following recent strikes on Iran and the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei. Authorities urge calm as investigations continue.

If the Islamic Republic of Iran forces a kinetic war, they aren't facing a standard Gulf military. They are facing a hyper-advanced war machine. Here are 7 of the most devastating weapons in the UAE’s arsenal ready to avenge any attack on its soil.

Israel released Tehran strike footage after joint US-Israel attacks killed Iran’s supreme leader. Both sides issued threats, as Iran vowed revenge and declared 40 days of mourning.

A precision strike on a high-security compound in Tehran assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

An oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman, leaving four crew members injured, according to initial reports. Authorities confirmed that 15 Indian nationals were aboard the vessel at the time of the incident.

An oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman, leaving four crew members injured, according to initial reports. Authorities confirmed that 15 Indian nationals were aboard the vessel at the time of the incident.

While the world expects a military response from "Little Sparta," UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed (MBZ) controls a weapon far more lethal than fighter jets.

Protests erupted in Jammu & Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh after Khamenei’s killing. Shia women were seen mourning, while crowds in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk raised anti-US and anti-Israel slogans. Demonstrations spread to Budgam and other areas, with security deployed to manage tensions.

Under Iran’s constitution, a clear mechanism exists to ensure continuity of leadership despite the unprecedented sudden loss of the country’s highest authority.

With Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly killed, veteran politician Ali Larijani has stepped into the spotlight, overseeing security operations and guiding Iran’s interim leadership transition. Larijani, a seasoned insider and close adviser to Khamenei, has announced an interim council and vowed retaliation against the U.S. and Israel while shaping the country’s strategic direction.

Shipping companies are rerouting vessels after Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Iran tensions. The strategic waterway, vital for global oil shipments, faces disruption as security risks rise. Markets react nervously while energy traders monitor developments closely, fearing delays, higher costs, and broader regional instability.

Iranian state media has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Shortly after the announcement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared a sixth wave of missile and drone strikes in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli bombardment. The IRGC said 27 U.S. military bases across the region were targeted, along with Israel’s Tel Nof airbase, the HaKirya military headquarters and a defence industrial complex in Tel Aviv. The Guard vowed a “different and harsh step of revenge,” signalling further escalation.

The US and Israel hit over 30 targets in Iran using cruise missiles, rocket systems, drones and advanced air defenses, sparking retaliatory missile attacks on American bases and allies across the region.

New reports reveal that U.S. forces continued using Anthropic’s Claude AI during major military operations, even hours after President Trump announced a ban on federal use of the company’s technology. The move highlights tensions between national security policy and AI deployment in active conflicts

Iran has launched widespread missile and drone strikes against targets across Gulf states following joint U.S.-Israel attacks on Tehran, while U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that any further retaliation would be met with “a force that has never been seen before.” The escalating conflict threatens broader regional instability.

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The United States has issued a stern warning to Iran against retaliatory attacks as the Middle East conflict intensifies. Iranian state TV reported waves of missiles and drones struck 27 U.S. military bases across the region and key Israeli military headquarters in Tel Aviv in response to joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. Details remain fluid as global tensions rise.

If the UAE cuts off the flow of smuggled US dollars and seizes IRGC front-company assets, the economic shockwave inside Iran would be catastrophic.