Religious leaders have rallied around Donald Trump, offering prayers and support amid ongoing global conflicts and political crises. The gathering highlights the intersection of faith, politics, and leadership during turbulent times, as prominent spiritual figures emphasize guidance, protection, and solidarity with the U.S. president.

War & Prayer: Faith Leaders Gather Around Trump Amid Crisis

Iran appears to be shifting tactics in its missile campaign against Israel and the United States. According to the Israel Defense Forces, daily Iranian missile launches have dropped by nearly 80% since February 28, signaling a possible strategic recalibration.

Analysts suggest Iran may be conserving its missile arsenal while attempting to exhaust US-Israeli air defence systems, stretching interceptor stockpiles and preparing for a longer conflict.


Israel‑Iran War: Iran Shifts Tactics on Missile Barrages, Surprises US & Israel

The escalating Iran war is sending shockwaves through global markets as Israel reportedly faces billions in weekly war costs while Iran halts tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have surged and stock markets are rattled as fears grow over disruptions to nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply moving through the vital chokepoint.


Iran War Batters Israel's Economy With $3 Billion Weekly Cost, Iran Shuts Strait of Hormuz

Iran has intensified its retaliation in the Gulf, launching drone and missile attacks targeting U.S. military bases in Kuwait and warning that further strikes will follow. Tehran says the attacks are aimed at American assets in the region after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, signaling a widening regional conflict.

US-Iran War: Iran Intensifies Strikes on U.S. Bases Across the Gulf

A report by The New York Times suggests U.S. forces were likely responsible for a strike that hit a school in Minab, Iran, during attacks on a nearby IRGC naval base. Satellite imagery and verified videos indicate the school was struck alongside military buildings. The Pentagon says the incident is under investigation.

US-Iran War | Report: US Strike Likely Hit School During Attack on Iran Naval Base

Despite heavy U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian command centers, analysts say the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) may still operate decentralized strike cells keeping parts of Iran’s missile network active. Iran has relied on underground missile bases and mobile launchers to sustain retaliatory capabilities during the ongoing conflict.

IRGC's Ghost Command Strikes Back, Independent Strike Cells Keep Iran's Missile Network Alive

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in the joint strikes launched by the United States and Israel. Israel and US have since launched one of the heaviest military bombardment in modern history. Iran responded with a retaliatory attacks on U.S. military installations across the region, hitting Israel, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. Iran has launched more than 2,000 low-cost drones at targets across the Middle East in a bid to overwhelm defences and spark chaos in the region. US and its allies are forced to fire million dollar missiles to stop these Iranian drones. The American stockpiles of munitions is running low. The longer the war extends, the more vulnerable US assets would be.


US-Israel Attack Iran: Why the War Will Hurt Trump, Iran Plays Deadly Long Game to Trap US, Israel

Missile and drone attacks have rattled multiple Gulf nations as the West Asia war widens beyond Israel and Iran. Tehran has denied targeting allied Gulf states, insisting its strikes are aimed only at U.S. military positions in the region. The escalating barrage is raising fears of a wider regional conflict.

Israel-Iran War: Iran Denies Gulf Drone Attacks As Missiles & UAVs Rock Region 

Iran appears to be shifting tactics in its missile campaign against Israel and the United States. According to the Israel Defense Forces, daily Iranian missile launches have dropped by nearly 80% since February 28, signaling a possible strategic recalibration.

Analysts suggest Iran may be conserving its missile arsenal while attempting to exhaust US-Israeli air defence systems, stretching interceptor stockpiles and preparing for a longer conflict.

Israel-Iran War: Iran Yet To Reveal Its Deadly Missiles & Drone Inventories

Israel-Iran War: Iran Unleashes New Strategy on Missile Barrage, Surprises US & Israel

The escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict has raised concerns about India’s energy security and fuel supply stability. With global oil markets facing volatility, experts are questioning how long India can avoid passing rising crude costs on to consumers.

Government sources, however, say India currently has adequate reserves and mechanisms in place, assuring that fuel prices are unlikely to rise immediately despite disruptions in global energy supply chains.

US-Iran War: Reports Say Indian Government Assures Fuel Prices Won't Rise

Israel says Iran has escalated the conflict by using cluster bomb warheads in ballistic missile strikes. According to the Israeli military, the missile’s warhead splits mid-air and scatters around 20 smaller explosive submunitions across a wide area, increasing the risk to civilians.

The development comes as Israel intensifies its campaign against Iranian targets, with the IDF reporting thousands of bombs dropped on strategic sites across Iran since the start of the war.

Iran-Israel War: Israel Claims Iran Using Cluster Bomb Missiles

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says American forces are decimating Iranian targets after 100 hours of Operation Epic Fury. The campaign reportedly targets military infrastructure and strategic assets amid the escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran across the wider West Asia region.

Israel-Iran War: 100 Hours of Operation Epic Fury | CENTCOM Says US Decimating Iranian Targets 

The U.S. military is reportedly using the LUCAS drone, a reverse-engineered version of Iran’s Shahed-136, in its campaign against Tehran. A U.S. admiral praised the cost-effective kamikaze drone as Washington ramps up strikes while Iran continues attacks across the Gulf region.


US-Iran War: Iran Continues Attacks In Gulf Region With Deadly Shahed Drones

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister has made a defiant declaration, saying Tehran has “no option but to resist” what it calls aggression by the United States and Israel amid the ongoing war. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, he framed Iran’s stance as a historic and moral fight and vowed resistance “to the last bullet and last soldier,” while condemning foreign attacks and alleged violations of international law. Get the latest analysis on Iran’s evolving strategy and what this means for regional tensions.

Iran Deputy FM: “We Are Resisting an Aggression” Amid Escalating Conflict 

The escalating West Asia conflict has triggered a major aviation crisis, with over 19,000 flights cancelled within a week as multiple countries shut their airspace. Airlines across the world are rerouting or suspending services, disrupting key global flight corridors.

Thousands of passengers remain stranded at major Gulf airports as the Israel-Iran war widens, forcing airlines to rethink routes and raising concerns about prolonged disruption to international travel.

US-Iran War: 19,000+ Flights Cancelled, Airspace Closures Disrupt Global Travel

Iran has denied involvement in recent attacks on a Saudi Aramco oil facility, despite regional accusations linking Tehran to drone strikes in the Gulf. Iranian sources insist the country played no role in the incident, marking a key dispute in the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Israel-Iran War: Iran Says It Was Not Involved in Attack on Saudi Aramco

Masoud Pezeshkian says some countries have begun mediation efforts to try to end the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. Tehran insists it’s committed to lasting peace while defending its sovereignty and says talks must address those it claims “underestimated” it and ignited the war.

BREAKING: Iran President Says Some Countries Have Begun Mediation Efforts Amid Escalation 

The United States has granted India a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil shipments already stranded at sea, despite sanctions on Moscow. The decision comes amid disruptions in global energy supplies triggered by the ongoing Iran war.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move is a short-term measure to keep oil flowing into global markets and ease pressure on energy prices, stressing that it applies only to cargoes already loaded before the restrictions and will not significantly benefit Russia.

US-Iran War: Can Russian Oil Shield India From Iran War Shock? US Grants Temporary Waiver

Sri Lanka has begun evacuating the crew of a second Iranian vessel amid rising regional tensions. Over 200 crew members are set to be brought ashore as authorities coordinate safe passage and support. The move underscores growing concerns over maritime security in the wake of the Iran–West Asia conflict.

Sri Lanka Evacuation Operation Saves Iranian Ship Crew Members 

Iran War: India Faces Energy Security Risk Amid US-Israel-Iran War; Will Fuel Prices Surge?

US-Iran War: India Gets 30-Day US Waiver To Buy Russian Oil Amid Iran War

Iran has denied responsibility for attacks on neighbouring countries and regional allies amid the widening West Asia conflict, asserting it is not targeting Gulf states or Cyprus despite multiple missile and drone incidents blamed on Tehran. Disputes over responsibility persist as tensions escalate across the Middle East.

Israel-Iran War: Tehran Denies Attacks on Gulf and Cyprus Amid Rising Tensions

The U.S.-Israel and Iran conflict enters Day 7 as Saudi Arabia confirms it intercepted and destroyed three missiles launched toward the Prince Sultan Air Base. Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said its air defence systems successfully neutralised the incoming threat, preventing potential damage. The development signals a widening regional impact as tensions continue to escalate across West Asia.


US-Iran War: Saudi Arabia Intercepts 3 Missiles Launched Towards Prince Sultan Air Base

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