The United States has clarified that it will not target Iran’s energy infrastructure, including oil and gas facilities amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the U.S., U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, in comments aimed at calming markets and limiting fears of a broader oil war. Wright emphasized that recent strikes were focused on local fuel depots and not strategic energy sites, and that disruptions to petroleum and gas supplies are expected to be short‑lived.

US-Iran War: U.S. Assures No Attacks on Iran Oil Amid Middle East Tensions 

The United States and Israel are reportedly considering a high-risk special forces operation inside Iran to secure the country’s highly enriched uranium stockpile. Intelligence estimates suggest Iran possesses around 450 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, material that experts say could potentially be further enriched to weapons-grade levels within weeks.


US-Israel At War With Iran: Sources Say Operation Likely To Remove Uranium For Iran

A dramatic leadership shift has taken place in Iran as Mojtaba Khamenei has been named the country’s new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, during the ongoing war involving the United States and Israel. The decision was reportedly taken by Iran’s powerful Assembly of Experts, which is constitutionally responsible for selecting the nation’s top authority.


US-Iran War: Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei Appointed New Iran Leader 

As the war in West Asia enters its eighth day, the Israel Defense Forces claims Iran still possesses over 2,500 ballistic missiles, raising alarm about the scale of Tehran’s strike capability. Israeli military officials say Iran has been rebuilding its missile production and stockpiles after the 2025 Israel-Iran conflict, restoring a large part of its arsenal.


US-Iran War: IDF Claims Iran Has Rebuilt Its Arsenal Post July 2025 Conflict

The escalating war involving Iran, United States, and Israel is sending shockwaves through global financial markets. Oil prices have surged above $110 per barrel for the first time since 2022, as disruptions to Middle East energy supply rattle traders worldwide.

The surge comes as production cuts from Gulf countries and disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz threaten nearly 20% of the world’s oil shipments, raising fears of a prolonged energy crisis.

US-Iran War: Oil Soars Above $110 As Iran War Sparks Global Market Panic

US-Iran War: Iran Dismisses Trump's Claims For A say In New Supreme Leader 

The war between the United States and Iran is rapidly turning into a costly battle of endurance. Pentagon officials are racing to secure new funding as the conflict has already cost nearly $11 billion, largely due to the massive use of missiles, interceptors, and advanced weapons systems.

In the first phase alone, U.S. operations burned through billions of dollars in munitions and interceptors, with estimates suggesting about $3.7 billion spent in the first 100 hours of strikes. Military analysts warn the campaign is now costing close to $1 billion per day, driven by airstrikes, missile defenses, and round-the-clock deployments across the region

US-Iran War: Iran’s Long War Strategy Drains US Missiles As $11 Billion Cost Mounts

The conflict between Iran and Israel escalated again after Tehran launched a new wave of missiles toward central Israel, triggering air-raid sirens in Tel Aviv and surrounding regions. Israeli air-defense systems were activated as authorities urged civilians to move into shelters while interceptors attempted to stop the incoming projectiles.

The barrage marks the first major missile attack since the appointment of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father Ali Khamenei during the ongoing regional war.

US-Iran War: Iran Fires Fresh Missile Barrage At Israel After New Supreme Leader Chosen

A United Arab Emirates-flagged tugboat has sunk in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, leaving three crew members missing as tensions in the Iran war continue to disrupt global shipping.

The vessel, Musaffah 2, reportedly caught fire after an explosion before sinking, according to officials. The boat had seven crew members from Indonesia, India and the Philippines, with four surviving while three Indonesian sailors remain missing as search operations continue

US-Iran War: Report Suggests UAE Vessel Was Struck By Missiles

The escalating war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States is sending shockwaves through the global economy. Israeli officials warn the conflict could cost the country about $3 billion every week, as businesses shut down, schools close, and thousands of reservists are mobilized.

Emergency wartime restrictions have forced much of Israel’s economy to slow or stop, with only essential services operating while many employees work from home. Analysts say the longer the conflict continues, the greater the damage to Israel’s growth and government finances.

Iran War Batters Israel's Economy With $3 Billion Weekly Cost 

Iran’s capital Tehran has been engulfed in toxic smoke and oily rainfall after massive fires erupted at fuel depots struck during the ongoing war. Authorities have issued urgent advisories asking residents to stay indoors and avoid exposure to rainfall due to fears of hazardous “toxic rain.”

The fires released large amounts of hydrocarbons, sulfur compounds and nitrogen oxides, creating dense black clouds over the city and severely degrading air quality. Officials warned that when these pollutants mix with rainwater, they can produce highly acidic precipitation capable of causing skin burns and lung damage

US-Iran War: Iran Warns War Enters A Dangerous New Phase, Tehran Faces Toxic Rains

US-Israel At War With Iran: Tehran Holds 450 Kg Of Enriched Uranium: Sources 

Fresh reports have raised concerns over China’s possible link to Iran’s missile fuel supply amid the escalating conflict in West Asia. Two Iranian vessels reportedly departed from Gaolan Port in Zhuhai, sparking speculation that they could be transporting chemicals used in rocket fuel.

According to US officials, the ships are connected to a sanctioned Iranian shipping line and may be carrying materials that could support Tehran’s missile program. Ship tracking data suggests the vessels left China as the war intensifies between Iran, Israel, and the United States, raising new geopolitical questions about Beijing’s role in the crisis.

US-Iran War: Two Iranian Ships Depart Gaolan Port In China's Zhuhai

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to target members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) who are accused of oppressing Iranian citizens.

Netanyahu emphasized that Israel will focus on individuals responsible for human rights abuses, signaling a potential intensification of the ongoing Israel-US military campaign in Iran. Analysts warn this could escalate regional tensions further as the conflict spreads across the Middle East.

Israel-Iran War: Netanyahu Vows To Target IRGC Members That Are Oppressing Iranians

Satellite imaging company Planet Labs has delayed the release of satellite imagery from the Gulf conflict zone by 96 hours, citing safety concerns as the regional war continues to escalate. The move comes amid growing fears that real-time imagery could expose sensitive military positions or strategic infrastructure during ongoing strikes.


US-Iran War: Planet Labs Delays Gulf War Satellite Images; Bahrain Tightens Security

The escalating war in West Asia is triggering a global energy shock as disruptions spread across the region’s critical oil and gas routes. The strategic Strait of Hormuz, a passage that normally carries about 20% of the world’s oil and LNG supplies, has seen shipping severely disrupted amid the conflict.

Energy markets are already feeling the impact. Iraq’s oil production has plunged dramatically, with exports falling as tanker traffic through the strait stalls and storage tanks fill up. Meanwhile, several Gulf producers are cutting output, widening the shock to global oil supply and pushing crude prices sharply higher.

US-Iran War: US Spares Iran Oil Sector As Hormuz Crisis Sparks Global Energy Shock

A dramatic power shift has taken place in Iran as Mojtaba Khamenei has been named the new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in an airstrike at the start of the ongoing war involving United States and Israel.

US-Iran War: Iran Reveals New Supreme Leader | Ali Khamenei's Son Mojtaba Chosen to Succeed Him

US-Iran War: Israel Warns Iran Has 2,500 Ballistic Missiles As War Enters Day Eight

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.

Meanwhile, satellite imagery provider Planet Labs has announced a 96‑hour delay on new images over the Gulf states and adjacent conflict zones, citing safety concerns and the risk of real‑time battlefield data being misused.

US-Iran War: Iranian Drone Damages Desalination Plant In Bahrain 

Iran’s capital Tehran has been engulfed in toxic smoke and oily rainfall after massive fires erupted at fuel depots struck during the ongoing war. Authorities have issued urgent advisories asking residents to stay indoors and avoid exposure to rainfall due to fears of hazardous “toxic rain.”

The fires released large amounts of hydrocarbons, sulfur compounds and nitrogen oxides, creating dense black clouds over the city and severely degrading air quality. Officials warned that when these pollutants mix with rainwater, they can produce highly acidic precipitation capable of causing skin burns and lung damage.

Iran War Enters a Dangerous Phase | Iran Accuses US & Israel of War Crimes

US-Iran War: Iran's Attack on Desalination Plant, a Retaliation for US' Strike? 

The Iran war is expanding across the Gulf as Bahrain reported fresh attacks linked to Iranian missile and drone strikes. Authorities said falling missile debris damaged a university building in the Muharraq area near Manama, leaving three people injured and causing structural damage

Iran War: Bahrain Reports Further Iranian Attacks, Shows Damage at University of Manama

Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising after a powerful strike hit Abdanan, a city in western Ilam Province, as the war continues to intensify across the region. Visuals circulating online show large clouds of smoke billowing into the sky following the reported attack.

Iran War: Smoke Billows From Strike on Abdanan in Iran's Ilan Province

US-Iran War: Hormuz Crisis Sparks Global Energy Shock As Iraq Oil Output Collapses

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