Iran has confirmed that 104 sailors were killed and 32 wounded after the Iranian navy frigate IRIS Dena was struck by a U.S. submarine in the Indian Ocean near the coast of Galle, according to Iranian military officials. The wounded sailors are receiving treatment in hospitals in Sri Lanka following rescue operations by Sri Lankan naval forces.

Tehran condemned the strike as “inhuman”, saying the attack represents a major escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Iran and the United States. The warship had reportedly been carrying about 180 crew members when it was torpedoed, marking one of the deadliest naval losses for Iran in recent years and a dramatic expansion of the conflict beyond the Middle East into the Indian Ocean region.

US-Iran War: Iran Says 104 Killed In Attack On IRIS Dena 

A UAE tugboat has sunk in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, with three crew members reported missing. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the sinking, though early reports suggest the vessel may have been struck by missiles as tensions escalate in the region. The United Arab Emirates has launched search and rescue operations while maritime traffic remains on high alert. The incident highlights growing risks to shipping in one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes, where nearly one-fifth of global oil supply passes daily. The Strait of Hormuz continues to face disruptions as the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the United States threatens regional stability and global energy markets.

US-Iran War: Iran Claims US Submarine Attacked & Sank IRIS Dena With a Torpedo

US-Iran War: UAE Tugboat Sinks in Strait of Hormuz Amid Missile Strike Reports

Gulf sovereign wealth funds, built over decades from oil riches, may now face their biggest test yet. As tensions rise in West Asia and energy infrastructure faces disruption risks, governments across the gulf could increasingly rely on these massive investment pools, originally designed as financial buffers for difficult times.


US-Iran War: Gulf Sovereign Funds Hold Trillions In Global Assets

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring countries after Iranian missile and drone attacks rattled several Gulf states. He said Tehran will avoid targeting regional nations unless attacks originate from their territory, a policy approved by Iran’s interim leadership council following the death of Ali Khamenei.


US-Iran War: Iran President Apologises To Gulf Nations After Drone & Missile Attacks

Israel has launched massive strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs and across Lebanon as the Iran war expands to a new front. The IDF says hundreds of Hezbollah targets have been hit, while the fighting has already displaced around 100,000 civilians. Fears are growing that Lebanon could become the next major battlefield in the widening Middle East conflict.

Israel-US War: Israel Pounds Beirut Suburbs As Iran War Expands Into Lebanon

Israel launches a fresh wave of strikes on Tehran as the Iran war escalates across West Asia. Reports claim Russia may be sharing intelligence with Iran on U.S. military assets in the region, raising fears of a wider superpower confrontation. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a hardline ultimatum demanding Iran’s unconditional surrender.


US-Iran War: Reports Suggest Moscow Providing Tehran Intelligence To Target US Forces

Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government have firmly denied reports that their territory is being used to launch attacks into Iran. The statement came after claims of militant incursions across the Iran-Iraq border, prompting urgent talks between Iraqi Prime Minister and the Kurdish leadership. Officials insist Iraq will not allow its land to become a base for attacks against neighbouring countries.


Iraq, Kurds Declare: Country Not a Launchpad for Attacks on Neighbours Amid Iran War 

U.S. President Donald Trump remains in the spotlight for contradicting himself. Whether it is regarding oil prices or deployment of ground troops, he has made a serious of u-turns since the commencement of the war.


US-Iran War | Believe It or Not: Quote-Unquote From Trump Team 

Dubai-based billionaire businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor slammed U.S. President Donald Trump for starting the West Asia war. He questioned Trump on the collateral damage in the region and opined that the consequences will be borne by Americans as well. This comes amid a number of missile strikes by Iran on UAE. 


Dubai Tycoon Furious at Donald Trump: Who Gave You the Right to Drag West Asia Into War

The United States is preparing for a prolonged and potentially more intense conflict with Iran, as the Pentagon moves to replenish missile stockpiles and secure billions of dollars in new funding. After days of intense fighting alongside Israel, U.S. forces have already burned through large quantities of advanced munitions including Patriot interceptors, Tomahawk cruise missiles and THAAD air-defence systems. Officials estimate the first few days of the conflict alone may have cost nearly $11 billion, highlighting the enormous financial and logistical demands of the campaign...///


US Gears Up for Bigger Iran Fight: Pentagon Hunts Cash, Missiles as War Costs Surge 

Iran’s powerful Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile, capable of carrying a massive warhead of up to nearly 2 tons, has emerged as a major threat to Israel amid the escalating war. The Israel Defense Forces say operations against Iran are entering the next phase, with military planners preparing for another 1–2 weeks of intense strikes and retaliation across the region.


Israel-Iran War: Israel Faces Khorramshahr-4 Horror, Monster Missile Strikes Israel

Israel’s massive Operation Roaring Lion has unleashed hundreds of airstrikes across Iran, targeting military leadership, missile factories and launch sites. Reports say Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and dozens of senior officials were killed while key ballistic-missile infrastructure, including launchers near Qom, was dismantled. The first 100 hours of the campaign have dramatically reshaped the Iran war.


Israel-Iran War: 100 Hours Of Israel’s Operation Roaring Lion

The Blue Sparrow missile, an Israeli air-launched ballistic weapon, has grabbed global attention after reports it was used in a strike on Tehran targeting Iran’s top leadership. Capable of flying to the edge of space before plunging back at hypersonic speed, the missile has a range of nearly 2,000 km and is extremely difficult for air defences to intercept.


US-Iran War: What Is Blue Sparrow? Israel’s “Missile From Space” That Struck Tehran Bunker 

US-Iran War: Is There A Secret Russian-Iranian Intel Pact? Putin's Powerplay In West Asia

US-Iran War: Russia Secretly Aiding Iran? Trump Demands Unconditional Iran Surrender 

The escalating Iran war is sending shockwaves through global markets as Israel reportedly faces billions in weekly war costs while Iran halts tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have surged and stock markets are rattled as fears grow over disruptions to nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply moving through the vital chokepoint.


Iran War Batters Israel's Economy With $3 Billion Weekly Cost, Iran Shuts Strait of Hormuz

Missile and drone attacks have rattled multiple Gulf nations as the West Asia war widens beyond Israel and Iran. Tehran has denied targeting allied Gulf states, insisting its strikes are aimed only at U.S. military positions in the region. The escalating barrage is raising fears of a wider regional conflict.

Israel-Iran War: Iran Denies Gulf Drone Attacks As Missiles & UAVs Rock Region 

Iran appears to be shifting tactics in its missile campaign against Israel and the United States. According to the Israel Defense Forces, daily Iranian missile launches have dropped by nearly 80% since February 28, signaling a possible strategic recalibration.

Analysts suggest Iran may be conserving its missile arsenal while attempting to exhaust US-Israeli air defence systems, stretching interceptor stockpiles and preparing for a longer conflict.

Israel-Iran War: Iran Yet To Reveal Its Deadly Missiles & Drone Inventories

Israel-Iran War: Iran Unleashes New Strategy on Missile Barrage, Surprises US & Israel

The escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict has raised concerns about India’s energy security and fuel supply stability. With global oil markets facing volatility, experts are questioning how long India can avoid passing rising crude costs on to consumers.

Government sources, however, say India currently has adequate reserves and mechanisms in place, assuring that fuel prices are unlikely to rise immediately despite disruptions in global energy supply chains.

US-Iran War: Reports Say Indian Government Assures Fuel Prices Won't Rise

Israel says Iran has escalated the conflict by using cluster bomb warheads in ballistic missile strikes. According to the Israeli military, the missile’s warhead splits mid-air and scatters around 20 smaller explosive submunitions across a wide area, increasing the risk to civilians.

The development comes as Israel intensifies its campaign against Iranian targets, with the IDF reporting thousands of bombs dropped on strategic sites across Iran since the start of the war.

Iran-Israel War: Israel Claims Iran Using Cluster Bomb Missiles

The U.S. military is reportedly using the LUCAS drone, a reverse-engineered version of Iran’s Shahed-136, in its campaign against Tehran. A U.S. admiral praised the cost-effective kamikaze drone as Washington ramps up strikes while Iran continues attacks across the Gulf region.


US-Iran War: Iran Continues Attacks In Gulf Region With Deadly Shahed Drones

The escalating West Asia conflict has triggered a major aviation crisis, with over 19,000 flights cancelled within a week as multiple countries shut their airspace. Airlines across the world are rerouting or suspending services, disrupting key global flight corridors.

Thousands of passengers remain stranded at major Gulf airports as the Israel-Iran war widens, forcing airlines to rethink routes and raising concerns about prolonged disruption to international travel.

US-Iran War: 19,000+ Flights Cancelled, Airspace Closures Disrupt Global Travel

The United States has granted India a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil shipments already stranded at sea, despite sanctions on Moscow. The decision comes amid disruptions in global energy supplies triggered by the ongoing Iran war.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move is a short-term measure to keep oil flowing into global markets and ease pressure on energy prices, stressing that it applies only to cargoes already loaded before the restrictions and will not significantly benefit Russia.

US-Iran War: Can Russian Oil Shield India From Iran War Shock? US Grants Temporary Waiver

Iran War: India Faces Energy Security Risk Amid US-Israel-Iran War; Will Fuel Prices Surge?

US-Iran War: India Gets 30-Day US Waiver To Buy Russian Oil Amid Iran War

The U.S.-Israel and Iran conflict enters Day 7 as Saudi Arabia confirms it intercepted and destroyed three missiles launched toward the Prince Sultan Air Base. Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said its air defence systems successfully neutralised the incoming threat, preventing potential damage. The development signals a widening regional impact as tensions continue to escalate across West Asia.


US-Iran War: Saudi Arabia Intercepts 3 Missiles Launched Towards Prince Sultan Air Base

A new SIPRI report highlights a sharp rise in arms imports across West Asia over the last two decades. Aircraft and missile systems dominate the region’s purchases, with the United States remaining the largest supplier. The report sheds light on how prolonged conflicts and security concerns are driving the region’s growing military stockpiles.

US-Israel War With Iran: US Remains Top Supplier As Aircraft & Missile Imports Soar: SIPRI Report

Sri Lanka has confirmed that Iran requested port entry for its ships as rescue operations for Iranian crew members continue. Authorities are evacuating more than 200 sailors from a second Iranian vessel after a reported US submarine attack near Sri Lankan waters. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed the navy to move the vessel to Trincomalee port.


US-Iran War: Sri Lanka Evacuates Crew Of 2nd Iranian Vessel, Over 200 Crew To Be Brought Ashore 

US-Israel at war with Iran: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the world faces the highest nuclear threat in decades. He urged global powers to stop nuclear saber-rattling and take urgent steps to halt the growing arms race. The warning comes amid rising geopolitical tensions and fears of nuclear escalation.


US-Israel War With Iran: UN Chief Urges World Leaders To Halt Arms Race

India is closely monitoring the escalating Iran war as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that the situation in West Asia remains highly uncertain and difficult to predict. He said disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could impact global energy supplies, trade routes and the wider world economy. Singh noted that instability in the Persian Gulf region directly affects oil and gas supplies and global supply chains. With tensions rising across West Asia, India is assessing the economic and security implications while preparing for potential disruptions in energy markets and maritime trade.


US-Iran War: Rajnath Singh Says Difficult To Predict Future Outlook In West Asia 

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