Iran has claimed it shot down a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone as the conflict rapidly escalates across the Middle East and beyond. Footage circulating online appears to show the unmanned aircraft being struck mid-air, though independent verification has yet to be confirmed. The MQ-9 Reaper is a long-endurance surveillance and strike drone widely used by the United States in operations across the region. 


US-Iran War: IRGC's Big Claim of Shooting Down American Drones

Breaking: The United States and Israel have launched coordinated military strikes against targets inside 

US-Iran War: Video Shows US Hit IRGC Facility Near School

As airspace over the Gulf has been partially closed due to the war in West Asia, triggering a logistical bottleneck, Dubai is offering gold at massive discounts while prices in India remain at record highs.

How much gold can Indians bring from Dubai as West Asia war sparks gold rush?

Iranian missiles and drones continue to target Gulf countries, with Bahrain’s state oil company declaring force majeure on Monday for its shipments after its refinery caught fire in an Iranian attack.



US-Iran War: Qatar, Bahrain Targeted By Waves of Missiles And Drones

The escalating conflict is triggering a sharp shock in global energy markets. Oil prices have surged above 90 dollars a barrel, hitting their highest levels in years as fears grow over disruptions to supply routes in the gulf.


West Asia War Disrupts Global Fuel Supply

Israel announced today that it has begun 'wide-scale' strike on Tehran, Isfahan and southern Iran. At the same time, thousands have gathered in the central square of the Iranian capital to pledge allegiance to the Islamic Republic's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei.


US-Iran War: Israel Strikes Tehran, Isfahan And Southern Iran Simultaneously

A Middle East analyst at the US Baker Institute, Kristian Ulrichsen, said that the leaders in the region are worried about all those things that could further escalate tension from an increasingly aggressive Iran. 

Strategic silence? Why are GCC countries staying out of the Iran war: Key details inside

US-Iran War: US Released Video of Tomahawk Missiles Being Launched on Feb 28

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that, in the past, Israel tried to pressure President Obama into ordering a strike on Iran, but Obama refused to do so. Blinken’s remarks highlight long‑standing tensions between Washington and Jerusalem over how to handle Iran’s nuclear and military programs.


US-Israel War with Iran: Blinken Says Israel Tried to Pressure Obama to Strike Iran

The spike in oil and natural gas prices from the Iran conflict may seem eerily similar to the 2022 energy crisis. But the economic backdrop now looks very different. In this next report, from the jobs market to monetary policy, we dive into what has changed over the past four years. 


US-Iran War: Is 2022 The Right Playbook For How Iran Crisis Plays Out?

Israel's strikes on 30 Iranian fuel depots Saturday went far beyond what the U.S. expected when Israel notified it in advance, sparking the first significant disagreement between the allies since the war began eight days ago, according to a U.S. official, Israeli official and a source with knowledge.


Israel-Iran War: US Uneasy After Israel Hits Iranian Fuel Depot?

When the US-Iran war started, a missile hit the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school, which was near a naval base in Iran. 150 girls were among the 175 people killed in the strike. Now, a report said the strike could be by a US missile.  

New footage shows US Tomahawk missile striking base near Iran school, says report

There’s intense debate over the endgame of the U.S.-Iran conflict under President Donald Trump, and it hasn’t been clearly defined even by the administration itself. Trump’s public statements have shifted over time - from degrading Iran’s missile and nuclear capabilities to asserting that Iran must unconditionally surrender and suggesting that the war’s end will be a joint decision with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump’s Iran War Strategy: Endgame, Netanyahu Role, and Blinken Insight

Iran's oil depot fires triggered black acid rain on Sunday. A thick black smoke cloud shrouded Tehran as visibility dropped. People complained of throat irritation and itchy eyes, as agencies warned them to stay indoors. What is the science behind Iran's acid rain? 

Science behind Iran's vicious 'black' acid rain triggered by massive fuel depot fires

The US-Israel war with Iran enters day 10 after strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the new leader as fighting intensifies. With drone attacks, Hezbollah strikes and rising tensions, global leaders urge dialogue to avoid wider war.

Trump considering ‘all credible options’ to tackle oil price surge: White House

Iran’s regime cannot be changed by bombings alone: Macron

Erdogan warns Iran against 'provocative steps' after second missile intercepted

Trump ‘not happy’ after Khamenei’s son Mojtaba Hosseini named new leader of Iran

Mojtaba Khamenei’s selection as suprme leader of Iran reflects people’s will: Pezeshkian

Rubio: Iran attempting to hold world hostage through strikes

Hezbollah pledges allegiance to new Iran supreme leader

Iran accuses European countries of creating conditions for US, Israeli attacks

Israel begins 'wide-scale' wave of strikes across Iran

Putin congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on appointment as Iran’s new leader

Ukraine urges allies to increase pressure on Moscow as Russia, Iran poses ‘same threat’

Russia announces fresh evacuation of Bushehr nuclear power plant's worker from Iran

EU oil, gas coordination groups set to meet this week

Iran continue to face internet blackout for 10th day

Bahrain king calls Iranian attacks unjustifiable, vows commitment to peace

China says opposes any targeting of new Iran leader

Strike hits Beirut's southern suburbs after Israeli warning

Azerbaijan reopens Iran border to cargo traffic after drone incident: Report

Two injured in Abu Dhabi as debris falls after interceptions

Iran says to confiscate assets of Iranians abroad who 'cooperate' with Israel, US

Turkiye deploys F-16s, air defence systems to northern Cyprus

Sirens sound in Haifa warning of Iranian missiles launched towards northern Israel 

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | China says decision on Iran's supreme leader an internal matter

Allowing Iranian ship to dock was right thing to do: India

India trying to contact with top Iranian leadership: Jaishankar in Parliament

'India is in favour of peace': Jaishankar in Parliament

'The Prime Minister continues to closely monitor the emerging developments': Jaishankar in Parliament

Jaishankar briefs Rajya Sabha on West Asia crisis amid sloganeering

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drone heading towards oil field

Qatar arrests 313 people for disseminating ‘misleading information’

"US capabilities 'overwhelming' compared to Iran's": US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | UAE says air defences responding to missile attack

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Iranian paper publishes purported pics of children killed in school strike

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Qatar condemns Iranian attack on residential facility in Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | HRW accuses Israel of 'unlawfully' using white phosphorus in new Lebanon attacks

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Trump downplays oil price hike

"We shall not falter": Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi pledges absolute support to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Trump reveals when will the war end

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Saudi Arabia says Iran will be ‘greatest loser’ if attacks continue

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Mojtaba Khamenei, son of slain Ali Khamenei, named Iran’s next Supreme Leader

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | No Indian killed in strike on Saudi residential area: Indian Embassy clarifies

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | US Embassy in Riyadh orders nonemergency employees, families to leave

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | US Senator Lindsey Graham warns to 'blow the hell out of' Iranian leadership

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Trump declines to comment on Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Hezbollah says fighting Israeli forces who landed in east Lebanon

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Dozens wounded in Bahrain as Gulf suffers missile, drone attacks

US-Iran-Israel war highlights | Trump weighing ‘all credible options’ on rising oil prices: White House

Israeli strikes on Iranian fuel depots left the US in shock as they had not anticipated how terribly it could unfold. Israel had informed the US about the strikes in advance, but the officials are panicking now, fearing the incident could set fire to oil prices.

'WTF': US left stunned by widespread fire following Israeli attack on Iranian oil depots

Amid the escalated military tensions across West Asia during the Iran war, Turkey is expected to deploy at least six F-16 fighter jets to northern Cyprus to bolster the Turkish community in that region. 

Turkey to deploy 6 F-16 fighter jets to Cyprus amid Iran war. Details inside

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has built an extensive portfolio of properties across the world, including at least 13 in London alone that are worth Rs 25 billion. Two of them are in Kensington and are deemed a security risk. 

Iran's new Ayatollah, Mojtaba Khamenei, owns properties worth Rs 2,500 crore in London alone: Report

The spike in oil and natural gas prices from the Iran conflict may seem eerily similar to the 2022 energy crisis. But the economic backdrop now looks very different. In this next report, from the jobs market to monetary policy, we dive into what has changed over the past four years. Take a look.


Israel-Iran War: Is 2022 the Right Playbook for How Iran Crisis Plays Out?

Donald Trump has ordered military action against at least eight nations since returning as US president. This, after he promised that the country would not start any new wars under him. A magazine cover showing his duality has gone viral.

After a 'no new wars' campaign, Donald Trump ordered strikes on 8 countries in just 2 years

As the Iran conflict enters its second week, global energy markets are under intense pressure and analysts are warning of further oil price spikes due to potential supply disruptions. Shares of Saudi Arabia’s oil giant, Saudi Aramco, surged on Sunday - marking their biggest rise since April 2023 - as investors reacted to fears that oil flows could be interrupted by the escalating war and supply routes around the Strait of Hormuz. Aramco’s stock climbed as much as 4.9 %, before settling with strong gains, while Brent crude topped $90 per barrel amid broader market volatility.

Iran War Roils Energy Markets: Saudi Aramco Shares Jump the Most Since April 2023

Just before the Iran war started, two doomsday fish were seen on a beach in Mexico. They were still alive when two American sisters spotted them. This is the first sighting in 2026 after six oarfish made an appearance in the year 2025.

Two doomsday fish seen on the same beach right before Iran war started - An ominous sign?

As the Iran–Israel–US war intensifies across the Middle East, regional governments are taking unprecedented steps in the information battle. Officials in Bahrain have issued strict warnings to residents against filming or sharing videos of strike sites — threatening arrests and penalties amid concerns over misinformation and national security.


US-Iran War: Iranian Drone Attack Targets Bahrain Desalination Facility 

France’s President Emmanuel Macron also expressed deep concern over the development of Iran’s nuclear and ballistic programs and said a diplomatic solution is necessary. Macron is the first Western leader to talk to Iran’s president since the beginning of the war.

Macron calls Pezeshkian, urges Tehran to halt strikes on neighbours in Gulf

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