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 

US-Israel at War with Iran: Key Developments
- IDF Strikes Hezbollah Sites in Beirut
- Southern Beirut In Ruins After Israeli Strikes
- Trump Rules Out US Troops In Iran
- Trump Wants A Say In Next Iranian Leader
- Saudi Arabia Intercepts 3 Drones East Of Riyadh
- India Gets 30-Day US Waiver On Russian Oil
- Sri Lanka Offloads Crew Of 2nd Iranian Ship

Israel-US War With Iran: IDF Hits Beirut, Saudi Intercepts Iranian Drones |

The Iran-Israel war intensifies as reports reveal the IRGC’s secret “Ghost Command” structure, designed to keep operations running even after leadership losses. Iran has warned of new deadly weapons and strategic surprises, signaling preparations for a prolonged conflict.

Meanwhile, Israel says it has already dropped more than 5,000 bombs on Iranian targets, with the IDF preparing for at least 1–2 more weeks of operations as the war escalates across the region

Israel-US War With Iran: Iran Army Claims Its Drone Hit Tel Aviv, Northern Radar Site 

As the US-Israel war with Iran continues, a central question on military minds is how long U.S. forces can sustain intercepting waves of Iranian drones and missiles. Tehran has fired hundreds of missiles and one-way attack UAVs in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes, forcing Western air-defence systems like Patriot and THAAD to work overtime to protect bases and allies. Experts warn that while current defence systems can intercept most incoming threats, the high rate of fire is rapidly depleting expensive interceptors and could strain stockpiles if hostilities continue for weeks.


US-Israel War with Iran: Shahed Drones Emerge As A Big Headache For US Military

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims it launched a Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile targeting Ben Gurion Airport and nearby Israeli air force facilities during the latest escalation. The strike reportedly came as repatriation flights were arriving at Israel’s main international gateway. Even as tensions remain high, Israel has begun gradually reopening its airspace, with outbound flights expected to resume soon.


Israel-Iran War: IRGC Claims Khorramshahr-4 Missile Used In Attack

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating as thousands flee Beirut after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) issued evacuation warnings ahead of possible military operations. Reports say Israeli tanks and helicopters have been spotted near the Lebanon border, signaling a potential expansion of the conflict.

Lebanese authorities say at least 102 people have been killed in Israeli strikes, raising fears of a wider regional war involving Israel and armed groups in Lebanon.

Israel-Iran War: Mass Exodus From Beirut After IDF Evacuation Order

The United States and its Gulf allies are scrambling to counter waves of Iranian drones and missiles as expensive interceptor stockpiles rapidly shrink. Washington is now exploring Ukrainian-made drone interceptors and other low-cost alternatives to deal with the growing threat.

Countries in the Gulf are heavily relying on Patriot missile defence systems to stop incoming Iranian strikes, but the high cost and limited supply of interceptors are forcing the US and its partners to rethink air defence strategies.


US-Iran War: US Eyes Ukrainian Drone Interceptors Amid Iranian Drone Barrage

An Iranian naval vessel sank near Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean after a U.S. submarine strike, marking an escalation of the widening Iran war beyond the Middle East. Sri Lanka responded to a distress call and rescued 32 sailors while many others remain missing. Another Iranian ship later approached Sri Lankan waters seeking assistance, raising regional security concerns for both Sri Lanka and India as the conflict begins to spill into South Asian waters.


US-Israel War With Iran: Sri Lanka Answers Distress Call, Saves 32 Sailors But Many Missing

Amid rising tensions in the region, a second Iranian ship has sought assistance from Sri Lanka, while 208 sailors are expected to be brought to Colombo following distress calls in the Indian Ocean. Reports say another vessel is currently near Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, raising security and humanitarian concerns.

Israel-Iran War: Second Iranian Ship Seeks Help From Sri Lanka

A major escalation in the Iran conflict unfolded in the Indian Ocean after a U.S. submarine torpedoed the Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka. The attack reportedly killed at least 87 sailors, while dozens remain missing.

Sri Lankan authorities launched an urgent rescue operation after the vessel issued a distress call, while the Indian Navy also initiated search and rescue efforts in coordination with regional partners. The warship had about 180 crew members on board and had recently participated in a multinational naval exercise before the attack

US-Iran War: US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship, Indian Navy Joins Rescue After Distress Call 

Israel-US War With Iran: IRGC ‘Ghost Command’ Revealed, Tehran Warns Of Deadly New Weapons 

Iran’s Ambassador to India, Dr Mohammad Fathali, has strongly condemned the sinking of an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, calling it a serious violation of international law. The envoy alleged that the United States and Israel were responsible for the attack, which reportedly killed more than 100 sailors.

US-Israel War With Iran: Iranian Envoy SaysTehran Has Good Relations With New Delhi

The Israel-US war against Iran enters its sixth day as the conflict spreads beyond the Middle East. A drone explosion hit Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan airport, marking a dangerous regional spillover. Iran also claims it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the Persian Gulf while Israel launches fresh large-scale strikes on Tehran.


Israel-US War On Iran Day 6: Drone Hits Azerbaijan Airport

Lebanon has withdrawn visa-free entry for Iranian citizens amid rising regional tensions. The Lebanese cabinet is also considering a ban on activities linked to Iran’s IRGC as Israel’s strikes and ground operations continue. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has intensified counter-attacks against Israeli forces, raising fears of a wider West Asia conflict.


US-Israel War With Iran: Lebanon Bans Visa-Free Entry For Iranians

Iran is facing one of the heaviest waves of strikes in the ongoing West Asia conflict, with Iran’s Red Crescent saying attacks have hit 174 cities across the country. Iranian state media reports that the war has already claimed over 1,200 lives, while Israel says its forces are continuing precision strikes on military assets.


Israel-Iran War: Iran Under Massive Air Assault, 174 Cities Hit, 1,200+ Dead

Former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Defence Douglas Macgregor calls Trump's Hormuz plan 'invitation to disaster', tells Molly Gambhir: "American era in the Gulf is ending. This war is going to sweep the U.S. out of the Persian gulf...
The world needs India. -- we need a trusted, neutral voice"

US-Israel War With Iran: What Will Be The Role Of China & Russia In The West Asia War? | WION

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a fresh phone conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi as tensions continue to rise in West Asia. The call marks the second interaction between the two leaders in just six days, highlighting New Delhi’s active diplomatic engagement during the ongoing regional crisis. India has urged restraint and dialogue while closely monitoring the evolving security situation.


BREAKING: India’s Jaishankar Speaks With Iran FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi Again

"America first is dead as far as this administration is concerned, this is Israel first". Former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Defence Douglas Macgregor speaks to Molly Gambhir on the West Asia war, says there is no strategy, this is producing a catastrophe and the world is paying for it.


US-Israel War With Iran: Who Really Is In-Charge And Controlling The Iran War? | WION

Tensions across West Asia continue to escalate as Israel launches strikes on Hezbollah positions in Beirut. Meanwhile, Qatar has begun evacuating residents living near the US Embassy in Doha amid rising security concerns. In Azerbaijan, a drone explosion at Nakhichevan Airport has injured at least two people, raising fears of the conflict spreading across the region.


US-Israel War With Iran: Qatar Evacuates Near US Embassy | Drone Blast Hits Azerbaijan Airport 

Israel-Iran War: Iran Targets Ben Gurion Airport With Khorramshahr-4 Missile | WION

A Pakistani businessman, Asif Merchant, has been charged in the United States over an alleged plot to assassinate Donald Trump and other American political figures. Reportedly, Merchant told a U.S. court he was pressured by operatives linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, claiming threats were made against his family in Tehran.

US-Iran War: Pakistani Man Charged In Alleged Iran-Linked Plot To Assassinate Trump 

The ultimate warning has been delivered. While the war with Iran escalates, the US Air Force has successfully tested the Minuteman III, a nuclear-capable ICBM that can strike any target on Earth in under 30 minutes. Launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base, the missile deployed multiple re-entry vehicles to prove it can bypass any defense system. We break down the specs, the 13,000 kmph speed, and the strategic message this sends to Tehran and the world.


US-Iran War: US Proves It Can Hit Anywhere In 30 Minutes, Tests ICBM From California

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