At a high-stakes Pentagon briefing, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine accused Iran of repeated aggression, including attacks on ships and forces. While tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz, officials said actions are still “below the threshold” of full war. The U.S. stressed defensive operations but warned Iran against further escalation.


Pentagon Briefing On Iran War: US To Provide Overwatch for 'All Peaceful Vessels, Except Iran's' 

The US and Iran have exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions sharply escalate. The UAE has reported incoming missile and drone attacks, with air defences intercepting several threats amid fears of a wider regional conflict.


US-Iran Exchange Strikes: UAE Intercepts Dozens Of Missiles As Tensions Rise 

The United States is set to begin guiding commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions. The move comes as concerns grow over the safety of one of the world’s most critical oil shipping lanes, which sees nearly a fifth of global oil trade pass through daily.

Iran's Stark Warning To US: 'Stay Out Of Strait Of Hormuz'

Even as U.S. President Donald Trump launched 'Project Freedom' to allow merchant vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has snubbed this initiative. It claimed to have hit a U.S. warship with two missiles, forcing it to turn back. However, CENTCOM denied this claim.


Trump's 'Project Freedom' To Guide Ships In Hormuz Gets Iran Snub

Iran Issues Warning: Ships On Hormuz Must Coordinate To Ensure Safety 

Iran Warns US: 'Stay Out Of Strait Of Hormuz'

A fragile ceasefire may have paused the two-month-long conflict, but for ordinary citizens, the crisis is far from over. The economic fallout of the war continues to bite, with daily life becoming more expensive and uncertain.

US-Iran War Impact Fuels Economic Anxiety in Iran 

Israel faces a rising threat from low-cost FPV drones capable of causing significant damage. These agile and affordable systems are reshaping modern warfare, posing new challenges for defense and security.


Israel Faces FPV Drone Threat, Low Cost Drones & High Damage 

Israel has issued evacuation warnings to civilians in southern Lebanon amid ongoing military operations targeting Hezbollah.
Residents have been urged to move away from conflict zones as tensions escalate despite a fragile ceasefire.

Israel-Lebanon War: Israel Issues Evacuation Warning In South Lebanon

Pakistan has officially notified six designated land routes for the transportation of goods, aiming to streamline cross-border trade and improve logistics efficiency. The move is expected to boost regional connectivity, facilitate smoother cargo movement, and strengthen trade corridors with neighboring countries.


Pakistan  Notifies Six Land Routes for Transportation of Goods 

Israel has expanded restricted military zones across the Gaza Strip.
New maps show a wider buffer area covering large parts of the territory.
Nearly two-thirds of Gaza is now reportedly under varying levels of control.

Israel-Gaza War: Israel Expands Restricted Zones In Gaza Strip

 Bloomberg has reported that the US Air force is moving ahead with a defence purchase involving a company partly owned by the sons of US President Donald Trump.

US To Buy Interceptor Drones From Trump-Linked Firm 

Before the Iran war in late February, global oil markets feared a supply glut, with brent trading under 70 dollars a barrel as American production outpaced demand. This expected surplus was driven by increased production and OPEC quota adjustments. However, immediate threats to the strait of Hormuz have caused prices to spike over 70 percent to above 125 dollars a barrel now.

UAE OPEC Exit: Crude Projected To Remain Above $100 This Year

Donald Trump has once again raised the possibility of fresh military action against Iran, even as fragile ceasefire conditions and backchannel negotiations continue.

Recent statements suggest that “all options remain on the table,” including renewed strikes, as Washington expresses dissatisfaction with Tehran’s latest proposal. At the same time, Trump has publicly weighed the choice between escalation and diplomacy, asking whether to “blast” Iran or pursue a deal.

While the administration has claimed that hostilities have been “terminated” for now, it has also made clear that future strikes could still be launched if talks fail. Legal and political debates are also intensifying in Washington over war powers and the scope of presidential authority.

Trump Hints At 'Renewed Strikes' On Iran: Unhappy With EU Nations

US President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against Iran, saying Washington “might need” to restart military operations if Tehran refuses to surrender its enriched uranium stockpile. Trump reportedly reviewed plans involving special forces missions aimed at securing Iran’s nuclear material, a move experts describe as one of the riskiest military options under discussion. The comments have further escalated tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz crisis.


US-Iran War: Trump Mulls Deploying 'Dark Eagle' Hypersonic Missile

Trump Warns Iran: 'We May Have To Restart Iran War'

The United States is reportedly considering deploying its long-range hypersonic “Dark Eagle” missile system to West Asia as tensions with Iran continue to rise. CENTCOM commanders say a longer-range strike option is urgently needed after Iran reportedly moved missile launchers beyond the reach of current US systems. Designed to travel at speeds above Mach 5 and evade interception, Dark Eagle could become America’s first operational hypersonic deployment in an active conflict zone.


US Plans to Deploy Dark Eagle Missile as Trump Weighs Options for Iran 'Final Blow'

The economic cost of the US-Israeli war on Iran is emerging as a major political issue in Washington after the Pentagon revealed that operations and maintenance expenses have already crossed $25 billion. The war’s financial burden triggered sharp exchanges between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Democratic lawmakers, including Representative Ro Khanna, during congressional hearings. Analysts warn the conflict could further strain the US budget amid rising oil prices and global instability.


Iran War: How Much Has The US-Israeli War On Iran Cost the Americans? 

Iran’s economy is facing mounting pressure as war fallout, sanctions, and disruptions to oil exports strain government finances and household incomes. While domestic stability has largely held so far, analysts warn that shrinking export revenues, rising inflation, and currency weakness are pushing the economy closer to a critical threshold. The Strait of Hormuz crisis and damage to key industries are also increasing pressure on Tehran’s ability to sustain growth and public spending.


Iran War: What Is Iran's Economic Breaking Point?

US-Iran war: Trump Hints at Restarting Iran War, Vows to Seize Uranium “One Way or Another” 

The financial cost of the US-Iran conflict is becoming a major political flashpoint in Washington as estimates of the war’s price tag sharply diverge. The Pentagon says military operations have cost around $25 billion so far, mostly on munitions and deployments, while Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims the real figure has already crossed $100 billion when broader economic impacts are included. The debate is intensifying ahead of crucial US midterm elections.


Iran War Cost Mounts For US: Iran FM Claims America Has Paid $100 Billion So Far

US-Iran War: Dark Eagle Can Target Iran's Missile Launchers

The Iran conflict is inflicting a severe economic blow as a US-led blockade chokes off vital oil exports.
With tankers stuck and storage filling fast, Tehran may soon be forced to cut production.

US-Iran War: Blockade Bites, But Tehran Holds Its Ground 

Donald Trump has claimed the Iran blockade is “working,” saying Tehran’s economy is under severe strain. He insists the pressure will continue until Iran agrees to a nuclear deal.


US-Iran War: Ghalibaf Mocks Donald Trump's blockade, Says 'Good Luck' Blockading Iran 

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