Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has visited Israel amid the ongoing war involving Iran, marking the first visit by a senior foreign official since the air campaign began. During the trip, Wadephul met Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and toured the site of a recent Iranian missile attack.


US-Iran War: Europe Split Over War But Stands By US Alliance 

The war between Iran and Israel has entered a dangerous new phase as Tehran deploys heavier ballistic missiles and vows to launch warheads weighing over one ton. Officials from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps say future strikes will carry far larger explosive payloads, dramatically increasing their destructive power.


US-Iran War: Iran Unleashes Monster Missiles; Israel Launches Massive Strikes On Tehran |

As the Iran conflict raises fears of supply disruptions from the Gulf, there is an important detail often overlooked in the oil debate, not all crude oil is the same. Take a look at this next report for more.


US-Israel War With Iran: Replacing Gulf Crude Oil Is Not Simple

Escalating tensions in West Asia are beginning to ripple through India’s agricultural trade,
Disrupting key shipping lanes and putting billions of dollars’ worth of exports at risk.
Take a look at this next report for more.



US-Iran War: Indian Exports Face Disruption

Iran has claimed to carry out its heaviest missile and drone strikes since the war began, targeting multiple Israeli cities and military-linked sites across the Middle East. Iranian state media said the barrage lasted several hours and involved large numbers of ballistic missiles and drones.

Air-raid sirens reportedly sounded in cities across Israel, including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem, as Israel activated its air-defense systems to intercept incoming missiles.

Israel-Iran War: Iran Launches Heaviest Missile Barrage On Israel, Strikes Targets Across Gulf

The United States military says it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels were believed to be capable of deploying naval mines in the strategic waterway.

US-Iran War: US Forces Destroy 16 Iranian Minelayer Vessels Near Strait of Hormuz

The United States military says it has destroyed 10 Iranian mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels were believed to be capable of deploying naval mines in the strategic waterway.

U.S. officials said the operation was aimed at safeguarding commercial shipping and preventing threats to maritime traffic moving through the strait. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, carrying a major share of global oil and LNG shipments.

The strikes come amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has disrupted shipping in the region and heightened concerns over global energy supplies.

US-Iran War: Trump Says US Destroyed 10 Iranian Mine-Laying Boats in Strikes 

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected U.S. allegations that Tehran was preparing a pre-emptive attack on American forces, calling the claim “a sheer and utter lie.” The statement comes amid escalating tensions in the ongoing war between Iran and the United States.

US-Iran War: Iran FM Abbas Araghchi Rejects Claims Of Planned Attack On US Forces 

Tensions in the Iran war have intensified after Tehran accused Washington of spreading “lies” about the conflict while secretly launching attacks from bases across the Gulf region. Iranian officials claim video evidence released by United States Central Command shows American HIMARS rocket systems being used from neighboring countries to strike Iranian targets.

The U.S. has not disclosed the exact location of these launch sites, fueling speculation that American forces could be operating from Gulf bases within range of Iran’s southern coast. Military analysts note that the HIMARS system can strike targets 300–500 km away, meaning launchers positioned along the Persian Gulf could hit strategic Iranian infrastructure.

US-Iran War: Iran Accuses US Of War ‘Lies’, Accuses US Of Using Gulf Bases 

The United States military says it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels were believed to be capable of deploying naval mines in the strategic waterway.

U.S. officials said the operation was aimed at safeguarding commercial shipping and preventing threats to maritime traffic moving through the strait. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, carrying a major share of global oil and LNG shipments.

The strikes come amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has disrupted shipping in the region and heightened concerns over global energy supplies.

US-Iran War: US Central Command Releases Footage Of Minelayers Being Hit

A drone attack has struck a U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad, Iraq, in what officials suspect may be a retaliatory move by pro-Tehran militias amid the escalating regional conflict. The incident comes as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to rise.

Sources say the strike targeted a diplomatic support site linked to U.S. operations in Iraq. Security agencies are investigating the attack, while authorities have increased alert levels around American installations in the region.


US-Iran War: Drone Strikes US Diplomatic Facility In Iraq As Iran War Expands

US-Iran War: Germany Pushes For Talks Amid War; European Nations Fears Wider War

Confusion erupted in Washington after Chris Wright claimed that the United States Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. The statement briefly calmed markets, with oil prices reportedly falling around 15% after the announcement suggested that shipping routes remained secure.

However, the White House quickly distanced itself from the claim, rejecting the assertion and triggering questions about what actually happened in the volatile waterway.

US-Iran War: White House Denies Claim US Navy Escorted Ship Through Strait Of Hormuz 

The United States and Israel are reportedly considering a high-risk special forces operation inside Iran to secure the country’s highly enriched uranium stockpile. Intelligence estimates suggest Iran possesses around 450 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, material that experts say could potentially be further enriched to weapons-grade levels within weeks.


US-Israel At War With Iran: Sources Say Operation Likely To Remove Uranium For Iran

A dramatic leadership shift has taken place in Iran as Mojtaba Khamenei has been named the country’s new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, during the ongoing war involving the United States and Israel. The decision was reportedly taken by Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts, which is constitutionally responsible for selecting the nation’s top authority.


US-Iran War: Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei Appointed New Iran Leader 

As the war in West Asia enters its eighth day, the Israel Defense Forces claims Iran still possesses over 2,500 ballistic missiles, raising alarm about the scale of Tehran’s strike capability. Israeli military officials say Iran has been rebuilding its missile production and stockpiles after the 2025 Israel-Iran conflict, restoring a large part of its arsenal.


US-Iran War: IDF Claims Iran Has Rebuilt Its Arsenal Post July 2025 Conflict

The escalating war involving Iran, United States, and Israel is sending shockwaves through global financial markets. Oil prices have surged above $110 per barrel for the first time since 2022, as disruptions to Middle East energy supply rattle traders worldwide.

The surge comes as production cuts from Gulf countries and disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz threaten nearly 20% of the world’s oil shipments, raising fears of a prolonged energy crisis.

US-Iran War: Oil Soars Above $110 As Iran War Sparks Global Market Panic

US-Iran War: Iran Dismisses Trump's Claims For A say In New Supreme Leader 

The war between the United States and Iran is rapidly turning into a costly battle of endurance. Pentagon officials are racing to secure new funding as the conflict has already cost nearly $11 billion, largely due to the massive use of missiles, interceptors, and advanced weapons systems.

In the first phase alone, U.S. operations burned through billions of dollars in munitions and interceptors, with estimates suggesting about $3.7 billion spent in the first 100 hours of strikes. Military analysts warn the campaign is now costing close to $1 billion per day, driven by airstrikes, missile defenses, and round-the-clock deployments across the region

US-Iran War: Iran’s Long War Strategy Drains US Missiles As $11 Billion Cost Mounts

The conflict between Iran and Israel escalated again after Tehran launched a new wave of missiles toward central Israel, triggering air-raid sirens in Tel Aviv and surrounding regions. Israeli air-defense systems were activated as authorities urged civilians to move into shelters while interceptors attempted to stop the incoming projectiles.

The barrage marks the first major missile attack since the appointment of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father Ali Khamenei during the ongoing regional war.

US-Iran War: Iran Fires Fresh Missile Barrage At Israel After New Supreme Leader Chosen

A United Arab Emirates-flagged tugboat has sunk in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, leaving three crew members missing as tensions in the Iran war continue to disrupt global shipping.

The vessel, Musaffah 2, reportedly caught fire after an explosion before sinking, according to officials. The boat had seven crew members from Indonesia, India and the Philippines, with four surviving while three Indonesian sailors remain missing as search operations continue

US-Iran War: Report Suggests UAE Vessel Was Struck By Missiles

The escalating war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States is sending shockwaves through the global economy. Israeli officials warn the conflict could cost the country about $3 billion every week, as businesses shut down, schools close, and thousands of reservists are mobilized.

Emergency wartime restrictions have forced much of Israel’s economy to slow or stop, with only essential services operating while many employees work from home. Analysts say the longer the conflict continues, the greater the damage to Israel’s growth and government finances.

Iran War Batters Israel's Economy With $3 Billion Weekly Cost 

Iran’s capital Tehran has been engulfed in toxic smoke and oily rainfall after massive fires erupted at fuel depots struck during the ongoing war. Authorities have issued urgent advisories asking residents to stay indoors and avoid exposure to rainfall due to fears of hazardous “toxic rain.”

The fires released large amounts of hydrocarbons, sulfur compounds and nitrogen oxides, creating dense black clouds over the city and severely degrading air quality. Officials warned that when these pollutants mix with rainwater, they can produce highly acidic precipitation capable of causing skin burns and lung damage

US-Iran War: Iran Warns War Enters A Dangerous New Phase, Tehran Faces Toxic Rains

US-Israel At War With Iran: Tehran Holds 450 Kg Of Enriched Uranium: Sources 

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