Iran has warned that any renewed US military strikes, especially alongside Israel, could trigger a wider regional conflict across West Asia. The warning comes ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington, as tensions continue to rise. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jazan and Yanbu, threatening key global energy routes. The conflict has raised concerns over the security of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and global oil supplies, while Iran insists that diplomacy—not military escalation is the only path forward.

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While the world expects a military response from "Little Sparta," UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed (MBZ) controls a weapon far more lethal than fighter jets. 



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A massive financial investigation revealed that Khamenei controlled a quasi-governmental organization called "Setad," which amassed a staggering estimated net worth of $95 billion. 



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According to the constitution, a temporary provisional council consisting of the President (Masoud Pezeshkian), the Chief Justice (Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei), and a cleric from the Guardian Council immediately assumes its duties.

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Key members of Trump's Cabinet and military advisers, who form his national security team, also flew to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach. He posted his eight-minute-long video on US military actions on Truth Social from his residence.

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The US Air Force has flowed more than 110 tactical fighter jets into Middle Eastern bases in recent weeks, including F-15s, F-16s, F-22s, and F-35 stealth fighters, to carry out these precision strikes.

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Trump called Iran “very difficult” and “dangerous” amid rising tensions, saying the US faces a “big decision” on a meaningful deal, after intense Geneva talks made progress but no breakthrough.

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To counter Iran expanding network of underground 'missile cities', US supercarriers are arming their jets with thousands of 2,000-pound penetrating bombs.


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Iran-US talks in Geneva were the “most intense” yet, with “significant progress” but no breakthrough. Oman said both sides will meet next week in Vienna.

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The USS Gerald R. Ford is designed to launch 270 sorties in 24 hours, outpacing the USS Abraham Lincoln's 240. With electromagnetic launchers and faster weapons elevators, the Ford delivers 30 per cent more combat power, though the Lincoln remains a battle-tested veteran.

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The US previously struck Iran’s nuclear facilities during operations in 2025, and now two aircraft carriers, USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln, along with guided-missile destroyers, fighter jets and surveillance aircraft, are being positioned in and around Middle East waters.

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Trump's comments were his most overt call yet for the toppling of Iran's clerical establishment, and came as he pushes on Washington's arch-foe Tehran to make a deal to limit its nuclear program.

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If Iran were to fire 500 Khyber ballistic missiles simultaneously at the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, even the world’s most advanced U.S. Navy defences would likely be overwhelmed, and the carrier could face catastrophic damage and a potential sinking.

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Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is not intimidated by US naval deployment, vowed never to give up uranium enrichment, and stressed no power has the right to dictate Iran’s nuclear policy.

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Well-known Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has extended support to the anti-government protests that took place in Iran last month. Thousands of protestors were killed owing to clashes with the security forces. 

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Iran’s collapse could unleash a deadly nuclear chaos, threatening millions across borders, unless swift global action secures radioactive materials before disaster strikes.

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Iran says talks with the US are making progress, with senior official Ali Larijani confirming “structural arrangements” for negotiations. Trump also acknowledged dialogue but kept military threats alive, saying 'we'll see what happens', as US warships move closer to Iran. 

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Donald Trump said he hopes to avoid military action against Iran but warned that “very big, very powerful ships” are heading toward the country. He confirmed plans for further talks with Tehran on a nuclear deal, saying force remains an option if diplomacy fails.

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Iran warned the US that its forces have “fingers on the trigger” and will respond “like never before” if attacked, after Donald Trump threatened “major destruction” and said a US naval armada was heading toward Iran. Tehran said it is open to talks, but only without threats or coercion.

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Iran’s air defence network features advanced local and Russian systems like Bavar-373 and Rezonans-NE. However, facing US stealth tech and electronic warfare remains a massive challenge.

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The United States possesses a vast military arsenal for potential strikes, ranging from stealth B-2 bombers to advanced cyber tools. Here is a look at the key assets Washington could deploy in a conflict.

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The primary kinetic option involves a high-intensity aerial campaign specifically designed to break the back of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). 

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Iran's 2026 protests, sparked by economic collapse and inflation, have spread to 185 cities. Unlike 2022, traditional merchants have joined the unrest. With many confirmed deaths and a total internet blackout, the regime faces its toughest challenge yet.

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