IRGC has claimed major hits and destruction in retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in Jordan and Kuwait. Attention is now turning to Washington's likely response, the risk of further escalation, and reports suggesting Russia may have quietly assisted Iran in targeting alleged U.S. CIA sites.

US-Iran War: Iran destroys US Patriot Air-Defence System 

Reports suggesting a possible Russian role in helping Iran identify targets linked to CIA facilities in the Gulf are drawing attention in Washington. According to emerging claims, U.S. investigators are examining whether intelligence support or targeting information may have played a role in recent attacks. The allegations remain under scrutiny, but the development has added a new dimension to the already tense geopolitical confrontation involving the United States, Iran and Russia.


 US-Iran War | Report: Russian tech powering Iranian advanced drone technology

US-Iran War | Report: Russia provided targeting, tech support to Iran

The United States carried out a twelfth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, saying the operations are intended to curb Tehran's ability to threaten commercial shipping. Iran has vowed a strong response to any further aggression, while the prolonged conflict continues to rattle global energy markets and drive fuel prices higher, with diplomatic efforts showing little visible progress.


US launches new wave of strikes on Iran military targets 

Iran is intensifying pressure in West Asia through its Houthi allies, who have launched fresh attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising fears of a major global energy crisis. With the Strait of Hormuz already under pressure, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has emerged as a second strategic choke point, threatening global oil and gas supplies.

The Houthis claim responsibility for missile and drone strikes on Saudi-linked vessels, while Saudi Arabia has confirmed damage to one of its oil tankers. Analysts warn that if both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb are disrupted simultaneously, nearly one-quarter of the world's oil and gas supply could be affected.


Red Sea Crisis deepens | Houthi Missile attacks on Saudi ships escalate Iran-US regional conflict

West Asia tensions continue to intensify as Iran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz and halts multiple oil tankers while a Saudi-linked tanker catches fire after an attack in the Red Sea. US President Donald Trump says Iran is not yet ready for a deal but believes Tehran will eventually agree to negotiations. Meanwhile, the United States and Saudi Arabia sign a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with safeguards against proliferation.

In Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discusses renewed peace efforts with US officials. In Africa, at least 21 people are killed in fresh attacks in Nigeria's Zamfara State. In business, Alphabet surpasses market expectations as Google Cloud and AI drive strong revenue growth, prompting a significant increase in capital spending for 2026.

Stay tuned for the latest international news, geopolitics, business updates, and breaking developments from around the world.

Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz | Saudi Tanker hit in Red Sea | Trump says Iran will agree to deal 

The Pentagon says nearly 100 U.S. military personnel have been injured over the past two weeks amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The development comes as President Donald Trump issues a fresh warning to Iran over attacks linked to the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about a wider regional conflict.

 US-Iran War: Pentagon says nearly 100 US personnel injured over last two weeks 

As tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate, questions are mounting over whether Pakistan could be drawn into the conflict. While Islamabad has tried to position itself as a regional mediator, its longstanding strategic ties with Saudi Arabia could complicate that balancing act and test its policy of neutrality.


Amnesty: Pak strike must be probed as war crime

US-Iran War: Pakistan backs Saudi, condemns Houthi threats

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has revealed that the United States' military campaign against Iran has so far cost an estimated $37.5 billion. The updated figure, disclosed during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, marks a sharp increase from the administration's previous estimate released in May.

US-Iran War: Senators grill Hegseth on Iran war strategy

As tensions between the US, Israel and Iran continue to escalate, global attention is shifting from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. With Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis entering the conflict, experts warn the Red Sea shipping route could become a new flashpoint for global energy supplies.


Bab Al-Mandeb becomes the new global shipping nightmare, Houthis declare naval blockade.

France summoned Iran's Charge d'Affaires after alleging that Iranian security services detained, interrogated and assaulted two French Embassy staffers in Tehran, warning of repercussions over the incident.

France summons Iran Charge d'Affaires after Paris alleges 'serious intimidation' of diplomats in Tehran

The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase. Iranian strikes have targeted U.S. military installations across the region, while Washington has expanded its campaign with attacks on Iranian ports and strategic locations. Reports indicate that 17 U.S. troops have been killed since the start of the war, highlighting the growing human cost of the conflict. As both sides intensify military operations, concerns are rising about a broader regional escalation.


US-Iran war: Iran's precision strikes rock US bases | 17 troops killed as war escalates 

As tensions between the US, Israel and Iran continue to escalate, global attention is shifting from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. With Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis entering the conflict, experts warn the Red Sea shipping route could become a new flashpoint for global energy supplies.

Red Sea Crisis redux: Bab Al-Mandeb could be next chokepoint

At least 42 US aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, were lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury launched on February 28 targeting Iran, according to an official report.

The number of aircraft damaged or destroyed may remain subject to revision due to multiple factors, including classification, ongoing combat activity, and attribution, said the report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Bahrain's interior ministry also said that its air raid sirens had sounded and urged citizens and residents to head to "the nearest safe place".

US-Iran war: Report suggests US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, reaper drones

A New York Times assessment based on satellite imagery, verified videos and official statements suggests Iranian missile strikes caused more damage to U.S. military facilities in Jordan than previously acknowledged. The report says multiple UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters were damaged at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, while Iran claims it also targeted fighter jet hangars and key military infrastructure under Operation Nasr-2. The Pentagon has not publicly confirmed the reported losses, but the latest attacks underscore the widening scope of the U.S.-Iran conflict across Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and the Strait of Hormuz.

US-Iran War: Iran hit US 'Black Hawk', F-15E as Jordan bases come under repeated fire

India has advised citizens to postpone travel to Iran and urged Indians in Tehran to consider temporarily leaving as the US-Iran conflict continues to escalate.

India advises citizens to postpone Iran travel, urges Indians to leave Tehran amid US-Iran tensions

The US-Iran conflict escalated sharply as Iran struck US military hubs across West Asia and reported a US strike on its under-construction Darkhovin nuclear plant, calling it a violation of international law. Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed an "unforgettable lesson" for the US in a written statement. The violence turned deadly for American forces too — CENTCOM confirmed two US service members killed and one missing after Iran's attack on a base in Jordan.


US-Iran war: Iran claims US military strike hit a nuclear power plant

US-Iran war: Power plants in Iran, Kuwait hit after the US confirms two troops killed in Jordan 

Iran's IRGC said ships were halted after attempting an unauthorised Strait of Hormuz crossing, as US-Iran military tensions intensified in the strategic waterway.

IRGC claims two ships were involved in an 'accident' after Strait of Hormuz 'violation'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has once again ruled out giving up the country's uranium enrichment program, rejecting what he calls intimidation from Washington. "No one has the right to dictate our behavior," he has said, dismissing the US military buildup in the region as something that "does not scare us."


Iran FM reiterates: Uranium enrichment not for sale

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Houthis & Saudi Arabia trade fire after Sanaa international airport comes under attack 

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Iran strikes Kuwait's desalination plant as US bombs water facilities in south Iran  

Two American service members were killed and one is missing after Iran launched a ballistic missile and drone attack on a base in Jordan on Friday, US Central Command confirmed. Four other troops were medically evacuated to Jordanian hospitals and have since been discharged.


Breaking: US confirms two troops killed, one missing in Iranian attack on Jordan base

Kuwait came under intense Iranian fire on Saturday, with strikes hitting an oil facility, a power and water desalination plant, and sparking multiple fires across the country. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation confirmed damage and injuries at the oil site, while firefighters and a worker were hurt battling the blazes. It's the second attack on a power and water plant in two days, critical since Kuwait relies on desalination for 90% of its drinking water. Flights at Kuwait International Airport were briefly suspended amid the strikes.


Iran war: Iran strikes Kuwait's oil, power & water facilities; fires rage and airport halts flights

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