Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s military campaign against Iran could help bring about regime change in Tehran.

Speaking during a press conference, Netanyahu said Israeli and U.S. strikes had delivered major blows to Iran’s military infrastructure, including the Revolutionary Guards and the Basij paramilitary forces. He added that weakening the regime could create conditions for Iranians to challenge their leadership.

Netanyahu also attacked Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, calling him a “puppet of the Revolutionary Guards” and urging the Iranian people to seek a new path of freedom.

His remarks come as the conflict between Israel, Iran and allied groups continues to escalate across the Middle East.


US-Iran War: Netanyahu Says New Iran Leader 'Can't Show His Face in Public'

Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising over Ahvaz, in Iran’s Khuzestan province, after reported airstrikes by Israel amid the escalating US‑Iran War (2026). According to reports, Israeli jets targeted military infrastructure and radar detection sites linked to Iranian forces in the area.


US-Iran War:  Smoke Rises in Iran's Ahvaz After Israeli Attack

Amid the intensifying conflict between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump said the situation is “moving along very rapidly,” praising the American military as “unsurpassed.” The comments come as the war enters a volatile phase with strikes continuing across the region.

US-Iran War: Trump Says Iran War Moving 'Very Rapidly' 

The United Kingdom’s Defence Secretary John Healey has suggested that Russia - and by implication President Vladimir Putin - may be playing a “hidden hand” role in Iran’s military tactics, particularly in its use of drones and combat methods across the Middle East. Healey cited briefings that indicate Iranian forces and their proxies are using combat techniques similar to Russian methods, raising concerns about increased coordination between Tehran and Moscow amid the ongoing US‑Iran conflict.

US-Iran War: British Defence Secretary Suggests Putin’s ‘Hidden Hand’ Behind Iran’s Drone Tactics 

Iran has launched waves of missiles and drones targeting U.S. assets and strategic infrastructure across the Persian Gulf, widening the battlefield of the war. Attacks have been reported in countries including Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates, with explosions reported near key facilities and airports.

A drone strike reportedly hit Kuwait International Airport, damaging infrastructure and highlighting the growing vulnerability of civilian sites as missiles and drones streak across Gulf skies. The strikes are seen as retaliation against the United States following joint operations against Iran, raising fears that the conflict could engulf the wider region.

US-Iran War: Iran Unleashes Drone & Missile Storm Across Gulf, US Assets Targeted

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s military campaign against Iran could help bring about regime change in Tehran.

Speaking during a press conference, Netanyahu said Israeli and U.S. strikes had delivered major blows to Iran’s military infrastructure, including the Revolutionary Guards and the Basij paramilitary forces. He added that weakening the regime could create conditions for Iranians to challenge their leadership.

Netanyahu also attacked Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, calling him a “puppet of the Revolutionary Guards” and urging the Iranian people to seek a new path of freedom.

His remarks come as the conflict between Israel, Iran and allied groups continues to escalate across the Middle East.

US-Iran War: Netanyahu Says Israel Seeking Iran Regime Change Amid War

US-Iran War: Iran Fires New Missile Barrage At Israel As IDF Strikes Tehran For 14th Day

The Israeli military has launched a new wave of strikes in Beirut, Lebanon, saying the operations specifically targeted Hezbollah infrastructure and operatives in the southern suburbs of the capital. The attacks follow a surge in hostilities between Israeli forces and Iran‑backed militias, including Hezbollah, after a large rocket barrage on northern Israel. Israeli authorities have expanded their campaign to hit suspected militant command centers and weapon storage facilities, warning that further action will continue if threats persist.

Breaking: Israeli Military Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Beirut

Escalating attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz have killed three Indian sailors, highlighting the growing danger to global trade routes. One of the victims died after the oil tanker MT MKD Vyom was struck near the coast of Oman, triggering a fire and explosion in the engine room.

Amid the ongoing US-Iran-Israel conflict, Iran has reportedly allowed some vessels to transit the strait even as attacks on merchant ships continue. With 28 Indian vessels currently operating in the Persian Gulf, New Delhi is closely monitoring the situation as one of the world’s most critical oil shipping lanes faces unprecedented security risks.

US-Iran War: Iran Allows Some Ships To Pass Through Hormuz

PM Narendra Modi expressed “deep concern” over the escalating West Asia conflict during a phone call with Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran. The Indian prime minister stressed that protecting Indian nationals and ensuring stable global energy flows remain India’s top priorities.


US-Iran War: PM Modi Speaks to Iranian President, Discusses Situation in West Asia

An Iran‑backed militant group in Iraq has claimed responsibility for downing a U.S. KC‑135 military refueling aircraft in western Iraq, saying it took the action “in defense of our country’s sovereignty and airspace.” The claim was made by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition of Iran‑aligned armed factions.

BREAKING: Iran‑Backed Group Claims Downing of US KC‑135 in Iraq

In his first public statement since becoming Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei issued a stark warning to the United States, demanding that American military bases across the region be shut down or face continued attacks. The message, read on Iranian state media, signaled Tehran’s determination to escalate pressure during the ongoing war.


US-Iran War: Iran’s New Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Warns US, Shut Bases Or Face Attacks 

The disruption of shipping and energy supplies linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis is beginning to impact several industries in India, including glass manufacturing. The sector relies heavily on continuous fuel supply because glass furnaces must remain operational around the clock.

Industry executives say furnace operations cannot simply be stopped, as shutting them down risks major technical damage and significant financial losses. Glass plants require constant heat to maintain production, making them especially vulnerable to fuel shortages and supply disruptions.

The crisis around the Strait of Hormuz has already triggered wider economic ripple effects across India, with industries facing rising energy costs and supply pressures as shipping traffic through the key energy corridor declines.


US-Iran War: LPG Shortage Threatens Glass Industry Furnaces, Hormuz Crisis Hits India

The war between the United States and Iran is growing more complex as Donald Trump delivers mixed signals on the conflict’s trajectory. While declaring that Iran is “paying a big price,” the U.S. president has also hinted at both escalation and possible endgame scenarios. Meanwhile, the United States Department of the Treasury signaled that no cost is considered “unaffordable,” even as the United States Department of Defense reportedly spent over $11.3 billion in the first week of operations. The situation intensified further after the crash of a KC‑135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft in Iraq, marking the fourth American aircraft loss since the war began.


US-Iran War: Iran Says It Is Not Laying Mines In Hormuz Strait

Israel has carried out strikes targeting checkpoints run by Iran’s Basij paramilitary force in Tehran, marking one of the most direct attacks inside the Iranian capital since the war escalated. Reports say drones and precision strikes hit several security checkpoints, killing members of the Basij and Iranian security forces.

US-Iran War: Israel Hits Basij Force Checkpoints In Tehran

US-Iran War: US Loses KC-135 Refueling Aircraft In Iraq

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Beirut is ‘playing with fire’, amid rising tensions between Israel and Lebanon. Defence Minister Benny Katz added that Israel may “take territory” in Lebanon if hostilities continue. The warnings come amid ongoing military strikes in Beirut targeting Hezbollah positions, causing chaos in the city. Israel’s leaders emphasized their readiness to escalate military operations if Lebanese territory continues to be used against Israel.

Israel Warns Beirut: PM Netanyahu Says City ‘Playing With Fire’, Katz Threatens Action

Amid the escalating conflict between the United States, Iran, and Israel, President Donald Trump has advised Iran’s national football team to reconsider participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Trump said it may be “inappropriate” for Iran to compete and warned that players could face risks to their “life and safety” during the tournament.


US-Iran War: Trump Warns Iran To Skip FIFA World Cup Amid War Fears

US President Donald Trump says the war against Iran is moving “very rapidly” amid continued military operations and regional tensions, highlighting progress in the ongoing conflict. Trump also sharply criticised Iran, describing it as a “nation of terror and hate” and saying it is paying a big price for its actions.

US-Iran War: Trump Says Iran War Moving ‘Very Rapidly’ | Calls Iran Nation of Terror

The United States has deployed long-range B‑1B Lancer and B‑52 Stratofortress bombers to RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom as part of the escalating campaign against Iran. The bomber buildup is linked to Operation Epic Fury, a major U.S.-led effort targeting Iran’s missile infrastructure and military sites.

US-Iran War: B-1B Lancers & B-52 Bombers Strike Iran From UK Base

Iran is reportedly looking to acquire Chinese-made supersonic anti-ship missiles that analysts say could significantly strengthen its naval strike capabilities in the Persian Gulf. The missile under discussion is believed to be an export variant of China’s YJ-12 system.

US-Iran War: Iran Eyes China’s ‘Carrier-Killer’ Missile Amid Gulf Tensions | WION

The Israeli military says Iran has launched a fresh round of missiles toward Israeli territory as the conflict between the two countries continues to escalate.

Air-raid sirens sounded in parts of northern Israel after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) detected new missile launches from Iran. The military said it was working to intercept the incoming projectiles.

Iran has fired hundreds of missiles at Israel since the start of the conflict, with Israeli air-defence systems intercepting many of them, though some have struck populated areas.

The latest launches come amid continuing exchanges of strikes between Israel, Iran and allied groups across the Middle East.

Iran Strikes Back: Israeli Military Says Iran Has Fired Fresh Missiles | WION Breaking

Saudi Arabia says its air defences intercepted dozens of drones after they entered the kingdom’s airspace, according to official reports.

Authorities said the drones were detected approaching Saudi territory before air defence systems successfully intercepted them. Officials have not yet released full details about where the drones originated or their intended targets.

The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions and increased drone and missile activity across the Middle East.

US-Iran War: Saudi Arabia Intercepts Dozens Of Drones Entering Its Airspace | WION Breaking

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned Lebanon to stop Hezbollah attacks, saying Israel will take action if the group continues its operations.

Netanyahu said Hezbollah would face the full force of Israel’s military if strikes on Israeli territory persist. The warning comes as hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed group intensify along the Lebanon border.


US-Iran War | Netanyahu Warns Lebanon: Stop Hezbollah Or Israel Will | WION

iran

Iran, News on Iran, stories on Iran, articles on Iran, Iran stories at Wion, Iran news, Iran latest news