Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington, D.C., to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States as he met President Donald Trump at the White House. Protesters called for an end to the Gaza conflict and criticized Israel's military operations, while the two leaders discussed regional security, Iran, and broader Middle East developments. Watch the latest updates, key moments from the protests, and highlights from the Trump-Netanyahu meeting.

Protests Against Benjamin Netanyahu During His Visit to the United States | Trump-Netanyahu Meet

Indian Embassy in Israel issued advisory for its citizens after the Israeli Defence Ministry said that it had carried out ‘preemptive strikes’ on Tehran. Explosions were reported and plumes of smoke were seen rising over the city

Israel-Iran tensions: 'Exercise utmost caution' — India issues advisory for its citizens after Israel launches attack on Tehran

According to the Global Firepower Index 2025, Israel military is ranked 15 in the world with a PowerIndex score of 0.2661, while Iran ranks 16 with a PowerIndex score of 0.3048.

Iran vs Israel: Who holds the military edge in personnel, airpower, and tanks?

Iran has vowed to ‘make use of all its capacities’ to make Israel pay for the killing of senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander Brigadier General Abbas Nilforoushan in Beirut last month.

Iran flashes nuclear card as Israel promises to target ‘only military sites’

US President Joe Biden has said he doesn’t support potential retaliatory strikes by Israel on Iranian nuclear facilities. When reporters asked Biden Wednesday (Oct 2) whether he would support such an action, the US leader said, “The answer is no”.

‘Attack should be proportional,’ Biden opposes Israel’s retaliatory strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday slammed Tehran's missile barrage at Israel while his government summoned the Iranian ambassador over the attack. "The Iranian missile attacks on Israel must be condemned in the strongest possible terms," Scholz said, warning of "a further escalation of the already tense situation in the Middle East".

West Asia crisis: Germany, Austria summon Iranian envoy over missile attack on Israel

Scary scenes unfolded in Israel on Tuesday (Oct 1) as Iran launched over 150 missiles at the Jewish country, majorly targeting the central region of the country.

West Asia crisis: Shahab-3, Fattah-2 among missiles that Iran fired at Israel in Oct 1 attacks

The United States has claimed that it has indications about an imminent Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel, reported news agency AFP, citing a senior official in the White House.

West Asia crisis: Iran may launch missile attack on Israel any moment, warns US official

A former Iranian president has claimed that the chief of an Iranian intelligence unit aimed at countering Israeli agents had himself turned out to be a Mossad spy.

Chief of Iranian intel unit turned out to be Mossad agent, ex-Iran president reveals

At least five US personnel were injured in an attack against a military base in Iraq on Monday, U.S. officials told Reuters, as the Middle East braced for a possible new wave of attacks by Iran and its allies following last week's killing of senior members of militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.

Rocket attack on US military base in Iraq: Katyusha rockets pierce US defences

In an emergency meeting of Iran's supreme national security council on Wednesday, the supreme leader ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued orders for an attack on Israel. What remains unclear is how forcefully Iran will respond. Where and how will Iran hit Israel?

Iran & its allies plan action against Israel: Reports | Israel Defence Forces on high al

In a sign of major escalation in the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly ordered a direct assault on Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday, according to three officials briefed on the order. Watch in for more details!

Iran vows revenge on Israel after Hamas leader assassinated in Tehran; Israel warns of heavy price

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Iran orders attack on Israel: Report | Israel warns of heavy price against attack

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Protests erupt against Haniyeh's killing | India: 7 killed in Delhi-NCR rains

Amid the rising Israel-Hezbollah tensions, Iran has warned Israel of 'obliterating war'. Meanwhile, the Arab League has decided to remove Hezbollah from its blacklist. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Iran warns Israel of 'obliterating war'

A senior Iranian official said that Tehran would change its nuclear doctrine if Israel continues to threaten its existence amid the ongoing turmoil in West Asia stemming from the war in Gaza.

Iran issues nuclear bomb threat to Israel amid escalating tensions, raging war

Amid the growing attacks on American troops in west Asia, the united states have asked Iraq to safeguard its troops deployed in the region of Iraq and Syria.

US calls in Iraq to safeguard its troops amid new attacks

On April 13, Iran launched over 300 armed drones and long range missiles towards Israel. The Israeli Defence Forces said that the Iranian attack was thwarted - Israel's success to intercept at least 99% missiles was regarded to Iron Dome Defence Shield. Watch the video to know what happens in India.

Indian Army's air defence widens wings, India joins elite group of countries with MIRV capability

Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Sunday (Apr 21) expressed gratitude towards the country’s armed forces for attacking Israel. He also urged the Iranian forces to "ceaselessly pursue military innovation and learn the enemy's tactics," reported Iran’s official news agency.

Ali Khamenei thanks Iranian forces for attacking Israel, urges them to learn ‘enemy tactics’

While speaking to Iran Ambassador Iraj Elahi on Israel-Iran tensions, he said 'Israel directly targeted Iranian consulate which means that it has targeted Iranian territory. The miscalculation has consequences and anyone who did that will have to pay for it.'

Iran Ambassador Iraj Elahi on Israel-Iran tensions: Any military action will be responded strongly'

Watch in top headlines of the hour: - Israel missiles hit Iran, says US media - India's massive election kicks off - Phase 1: 166 mn voters, 1625 candidates & 102 seats - Pakistan: Suicide attack in Karachi - Tehran airport resumes flights - Blasts at Isfahan, nuclear plants safe

Israel missiles hit Iran, says US media | Tehran airport resumes flights

A day after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will 'make its own decisions' when responding to Iran's weekend airstrikes, an explosion was reportedly heard near the Iranian city of Isfahan, state media reported. The cause is currently unknown but airspace over several Iranian cities was closed shortly after the reported explosion.

Israel-Iran tensions simmer: PM Netanyahu speaks to Mossad officials, heads of Shin Bet

Australia has urged its citizens in Israel to depart if it is safe to do so amidst the Israel-Iran tensions. There is a high threat of military reprisals and terrorist attacks against Israel and Israeli interest across the region.

Israel-Iran tensions: Australia urges citizens to leave Israel | Explosions heard in Central Iran

West Asia in vortex of Iran & Israel tension; Iran suspends flights over Isfahan, Tehran & Shifaz