The United States has sunk an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean near the coast of Sri Lanka, dramatically escalating the ongoing conflict with Iran.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that an American submarine torpedoed the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in international waters. The Pentagon described the strike as a decisive military action against Iran’s naval capabilities.

US-Iran War: US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship Near Sri Lanka; 87 Dead, 61 Missing | WION 

Iran says it carried out a missile strike targeting a US Navy destroyer in the Indian Ocean as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel.

According to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, strategic missiles were launched at an American warship operating in the region. Iranian officials claim the attack hit a US destroyer during naval operations.

US-Iran War: Iran Claims Missile Strike On US Navy Destroyer In Indian Ocean | WION

Iran has praised Spain for opposing the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. Tehran commended Madrid’s stance after Spain publicly criticised the war and refused to support the military action.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez earlier warned that the conflict with Iran would not lead to a “fairer international order”. He said the war risks creating more instability and urged all sides to pursue diplomacy instead of military escalation.

Sánchez has also rejected allowing US forces to use Spanish bases for attacks on Iran and has repeatedly called for de-escalation and respect for international law.

The comments come amid growing diplomatic tensions between Washington and Madrid as the conflict in West Asia continues to intensify.

US-Iran War: Iran Commends Spain’s Stand Against US War | WION Breaking

The Israel Defense Forces says it carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military targets in Tehran, including a compound in the eastern part of the capital.

According to the Israeli military, the operation targeted headquarters linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iran’s Intelligence Directorate. The IDF said several Iranian security and command facilities were hit in the strike.

Israel-US Strike Iran: Israel Strikes IRGC, Intelligence HQ In Tehran; Missile Launchers Also Hit

The United States Department of State has issued a security advisory for American citizens in several Gulf countries, including United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

The advisory urges US nationals in the region to remain vigilant and monitor local developments as tensions continue to rise across the Gulf.

US-Iran War: US Issues Security Advisory For Citizens In UAE, Qatar And Saudi Arabia | WION Breaking

Israel says it has shot down an Iranian fighter aircraft over Tehran amid the escalating war between the two countries.

According to the Israel Defense Forces, an Israeli Air Force F-35I “Adir” stealth fighter downed an Iranian Yakovlev Yak‑130 jet in air-to-air combat above the Iranian capital.

Israeli officials said the incident marks the first time an F-35 fighter has shot down a manned aircraft in combat. The Yak-130 is a Russian-designed jet used primarily for training and light combat missions.

Israel-Iran War: Israel Claims It Shot Down Iranian Yak-130 Fighter Jet Over Tehran | WION Breaking

Sri Lankan authorities have successfully rescued 32 sailors from the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena after the warship sank under unclear circumstances. The rescued personnel were reportedly safe and receiving medical attention. This incident marks a rare maritime emergency in the region, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by naval forces in international waters.


US Strike On Iran Ship Confirmed: 87 Killed, 61 Missing

Israel has shut all crossings into Gaza Strip, raising fears of a worsening humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave.

Aid officials warn that food supplies inside Gaza may last only a few days if crossings remain closed. The shutdown has halted the entry of humanitarian aid and commercial goods into the territory.

Israel-Iran War: Israel Shuts All Gaza Crossings As Food Supplies May Last Only Days | WION 

The United States says it has sunk an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean near the waters off Sri Lanka.

According to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, an American submarine carried out the strike on the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena. The attack reportedly took place in international waters.

Authorities in Sri Lanka say bodies have been recovered and wounded sailors rescued following the incident. Reports indicate the frigate had around 180 crew members onboard at the time of the strike.

The vessel was returning from an international fleet review held in Visakhapatnam, India, when it was struck. The incident comes amid escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran across the region.

US-Iran war: US Sinks Iranian Warship In Indian Ocean Near Sri Lanka, Crew Casualties Reported |WION

The conflict in West Asia is intensifying as Israel launches fresh airstrikes across Lebanon while Iran and its allies step up attacks on Israeli territory.

Israeli forces have carried out new strikes on Hezbollah-linked targets in Lebanon, including areas around Beirut and southern regions, as part of a widening regional conflict.

At the same time, Iran and allied groups have launched missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and other regional assets, escalating the conf

US-Iran War: Israel Launches Fresh Strikes On Lebanon As Iran Launches New Attacks On Israel | WION

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has rejected claims that the US Navy used Indian ports before a submarine strike on an Iranian warship.

The foreign ministry called the allegations “fake and false” and warned against “baseless and fabricated comments”. The statement came after remarks by former Pentagon adviser Douglas MacGregor during an appearance on One America News Network.

The denial comes amid scrutiny over a reported US submarine attack on the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the submarine sank the Iranian warship in international waters off Sri Lanka’s coast.

Authorities in Sri Lanka say bodies have been recovered and wounded sailors rescued. The frigate reportedly had around 180 crew members onboard.

The vessel was returning from an international fleet review in Visakhapatnam, India, when the incident occurred.

US-Iran War: India Denies Claims US Navy Used Indian Ports In Iran Warship Strike | WION

Former Pentagon adviser Douglas MacGregor has warned that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be dragging the United States deeper into the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

MacGregor said the war is likely to continue for weeks as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate and regional actors become increasingly involved.

He also warned that any move to close the Strait of Hormuz would be a “disaster” for global trade and energy markets. The strategic waterway is one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, carrying a significant portion of global crude exports.

US-Iran War: Douglas MacGregor Says Netanyahu Dragging US Into War | Gravitas

Israel has warned that whoever becomes Iran’s next Supreme Leader could become a “target for elimination” if they continue hostile policies against Israel. The warning comes as Iran prepares to choose a successor after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.


US Strikes Iran: Israel Warns Iran’s Next Leader Could Be ‘Target For Elimination’ | WION 

As tensions escalate across West Asia, former Pentagon adviser Douglas MacGregor has said that India could play a crucial role in helping bring the conflict to an end.

MacGregor, who previously served as an adviser to the US Secretary of Defence, said India’s diplomatic influence may be key in efforts to de-escalate the widening crisis in the region.

US- Iran War: Douglas MacGregor Says India’s Role Crucial To Ending Escalating West Asia War | WION 

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the United States is “winning decisively” in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Hegseth also said that the United States and Israel are moving towards achieving complete control of Iranian airspace. The remarks come amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East and continued operations involving US and Israeli forces.

US vs Iran: Pete Hegseth Says US ‘Winning Decisively’ As US And Israel Eye Control Of Iranian Skies

Iranian missiles and Lebanese rockets have simultaneously targeted central Israel, marking a significant escalation in the widening Middle East conflict. Sirens blared across major cities including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as air defenses intercepted incoming barrages. The joint barrage — involving missiles from Iran and rockets from Hezbollah — has caused injuries and heightened tensions on multiple fronts.

Israel Strikes Lebanon: 11 Killed In Strikes On Southern Lebanon

The United States and Israel have carried out strikes targeting parts of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, including facilities linked to the Natanz Nuclear Facility and the Isfahan Nuclear Technology and Research Center.

According to the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), there has been no spike in radiation levels following the attacks. The agency said facilities containing nuclear material were not damaged and there is currently no risk of a radiological release.

US-Iran War: US And Israel Strike Iran’s Isfahan, Natanz Nuclear Sites; IAEA Says No Radiation Spike

Explosions have been reported across Iraq amid a widespread blackout, according to initial reports.

Security sources say drones were intercepted near Baghdad International Airport in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

US-Israel Strike Iran: Explosions Reported Across Iraq As Drones Intercepted Near Baghdad Airport

Iran’s armed forces have warned they may target Israeli missions around the world amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

In a statement, Iran’s military said it could be “forced to target Israeli embassies” globally as the conflict with Israel intensifies. The warning signals the possibility of attacks on Israeli diplomatic facilities overseas.

US-Iran War: Iran Armed Forces Threaten To Target Israeli Missions And Embassies Worldwide | WION

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says Operation Epic Fury is “laser-focused” on destroying Iran’s offensive missile systems, missile production facilities, naval assets, and security infrastructure. U.S. forces under United States Central Command have targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command centers, air defenses, drone launch sites, and airfields as the conflict intensifies.

Iran War Day 5: US Defence Secretary Hegseth Issues Remarks

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump “has a vision here” regarding the ongoing  US–Israel military campaign against Iran, urging critics to step back. Bessent’s comments are seen as a strong endorsement of Trump’s war decisions as strikes continue across Tehran and the Gulf, even amid rising geopolitical tension and doubts about the conflict’s long-term strategy. 

US-Israel Attack Iran | 'Trump Has A Vision Here': Bessent Backs Iran War Decision 

The Israeli military said it was striking targets in central Tehran after clearing the path to the capital Saturday. Earlier, Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel.


Iran-Israel War: Explosions Rocks Northeastern Tehran

Reports from U.S. and international media indicate that the CIA is working to arm Iranian Kurdish forces with the aim of sparking an uprising against Tehran’s regime as part of the broader Iran conflict. Multiple sources say discussions are underway between U.S. officials and Kurdish leaders in Iraq about providing military support to opposition groups near the Iran border, with Iranian Kurdish fighters expected to play a role in potential ground operations.


US-Iran War: CIA Reportedly Plans to Use Kurds For Regime Change in Iran

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday claimed that Zionists were behind the Iran war as part of a wider plan to expand Israel’s influence towards Pakistan’s borders.


Iran-Israel War: Pak Defence Minister Khwaja Asif Makes Explosive Claims Amid Iran War

As the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran escalates, debate has intensified in Washington over what exactly the Trump administration aims to achieve. Republicans and the White House say the campaign is about degrading Iran’s missile, drone, and nuclear capabilities, and minimizing threats to U.S. forces and allies. However, Democratic lawmakers argue there is no clear endgame, accusing President Trump of shifting justifications for strikes and launching a “war of choice” without a defined strategy or congressional authorization. Critics warn that inconsistent goals could lead to an open‑ended conflict with uncertain outcomes and widening regional instability.

US-Iran War: What Is Trump’s Endgame on Iran? Democrats Accuse US of Shifting Goals

Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have reportedly killed 50 people in Lebanon since Monday, as airstrikes continue across the country. Fresh strikes targeted a hotel and residential building in Beirut, causing damage and panic among civilians. The escalation comes amid ongoing regional tensions and retaliatory attacks, with Lebanese authorities warning of further potential casualties. Residents describe sirens, explosions, and heavy smoke as the conflict intensifies.

US-Iran War: IDF Strikes Kill 50 in Lebanon | Fresh Attacks Hit Beirut Hotel, Residential Building

Sri Lankan authorities have successfully rescued 32 sailors from the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena after the warship sank under unclear circumstances. The rescued personnel were reportedly safe and receiving medical attention. This incident marks a rare maritime emergency in the region, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by naval forces in international waters.

Breaking: Sri Lanka Rescues 32 Sailors from Sunk Iranian Warship IRIS Dena 

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has launched a fresh wave of attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets, firing around 40 missiles as part of the 17th wave of retaliation in the ongoing war, state media reports say. The strikes follow days of intensive U.S.‑Israel air operations against Iranian military infrastructure, and heighten tensions across the Middle East. Israel’s air defence systems have been activated to intercept incoming threats, and regional allies are on alert as conflict dynamics continue to evolve.

Iran Strikes Israel: IRGC Fires 40 Missiles in 17th Wave of Retaliation

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched a fresh wave of drone attacks and fired around 40 missiles at U.S. and Israeli targets as the Middle East conflict continues to escalate, state media and international reports say. The strikes come on the fifth day of war following joint U.S.‑Israeli attacks inside Iran. Tehran described the barrage as part of Operation Honest Promise 4 aimed at American and Israeli positions. Air defences across the region are responding to incoming threats as tensions deepen and broader hostilities unfold.

Iran Launches Fresh Drone Attacks as IRGC Fires 40 Missiles at US, Israeli Targets

Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, Indian airlines are scheduled to operate nearly 60 evacuation flights to bring stranded Indian citizens home safely from Gulf countries. The evacuation effort prioritizes students, workers, and families affected by airspace closures and regional conflict. Government authorities are coordinating with airlines to ensure smooth operations and timely departures.

Israel-Iran War: Indian Carriers to Run 58 Evacuation Flights from Gulf Nations

The U.S. government has ordered non-emergency personnel to leave major cities in Pakistan amid rising regional tensions. The move comes as American officials assess potential security threats following escalating conflicts in West Asia. Embassies and consulates are taking precautionary measures to protect staff and families, while citizens are urged to stay updated through official channels.

Breaking: U.S. Orders Non-Emergency Staff to Leave Pakistan Cities

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