In a dramatic development amid the Iran war, Donald Trump has reportedly insisted that the United States should have a role in selecting Iran’s next Supreme Leader after the death of Ali Khamenei. Trump reportedly rejected the possibility of Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader’s son, succeeding him, calling the idea “unacceptable” and saying Iran needs a leader who can bring peace and stability.


US-Iran War: Reports Suggest Trump Demands Role In Choosing Iran’s Next Leader 

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it used the Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile in its latest attack as the conflict with Israel intensifies. Iranian officials described the missile as part of Tehran’s long-range strike capability.

Iran Strikes Back: IRGC Says Khorramshahr-4 Missile Used In Latest Attack | WION

Israeli tanks have moved into parts of southern Lebanon as tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border continue to escalate. The development comes amid ongoing clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.


Israel-US Strike Iran: Israeli Tanks Roll Into Lebanon As Fighting Escalates | WION

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims it launched a Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile targeting Ben Gurion Airport and nearby Israeli air force facilities during the latest escalation. The strike reportedly came as repatriation flights were arriving at Israel’s main international gateway. Even as tensions remain high, Israel has begun gradually reopening its airspace, with outbound flights expected to resume soon.


Israel-Iran War: IRGC Claims Khorramshahr-4 Missile Used In Attack

The United States is looking at Ukrainian interceptor drones as a potential solution to counter aerial threats as its stockpile of expensive missile interceptors comes under pressure. Officials say the growing use of drones and missiles in modern conflicts has highlighted the need for cheaper and scalable defence systems.

Ukrainian drone technologies developed during the war with Russia are now drawing attention in Washington as the US military searches for more cost-effective ways to counter incoming drones and missiles while conserving high-value interceptors.

US-Iran War: US Eyes Ukrainian Interceptor Drones As Missile Defences Run Low | WION

More than 100 earthquakes have been recorded within about 80 kilometres of the Tonopah Test Range, a US military site linked to weapons testing in Nevada. The cluster of tremors has drawn attention due to the location’s proximity to sensitive defence facilities.

US-Iran War: Mystery Quakes Hit Near US Nuclear Test Site, Over 100 Tremors Recorded | WION

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating as thousands flee Beirut after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) issued evacuation warnings ahead of possible military operations. Reports say Israeli tanks and helicopters have been spotted near the Lebanon border, signaling a potential expansion of the conflict.

Lebanese authorities say at least 102 people have been killed in Israeli strikes, raising fears of a wider regional war involving Israel and armed groups in Lebanon.

Israel-Iran War: Mass Exodus From Beirut After IDF Evacuation Order

A global controversy has erupted after users placed over $54 million in bets on whether Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would be removed from power on the prediction-market platform Kalshi. When Khamenei died following the US–Israel strikes, many traders believed they had won millions.

However, the platform froze payouts, citing rules that prohibit markets that directly profit from a person’s death. The dispute has triggered outrage among users and sparked a debate about betting on wars, assassinations and global political events. 

$54 Million Khamenei Bet Scandal: Prediction Market Freezes Massive Payout After Iran Leader’s Death

The United States and its Gulf allies are scrambling to counter waves of Iranian drones and missiles as expensive interceptor stockpiles rapidly shrink. Washington is now exploring Ukrainian-made drone interceptors and other low-cost alternatives to deal with the growing threat.

Countries in the Gulf are heavily relying on Patriot missile defence systems to stop incoming Iranian strikes, but the high cost and limited supply of interceptors are forcing the US and its partners to rethink air defence strategies.


US-Iran War: US Eyes Ukrainian Drone Interceptors Amid Iranian Drone Barrage

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched fresh strikes on Beirut, targeting what Israel says are Hezbollah-linked sites in the Lebanese capital. The attacks come as Israel intensifies military operations across Lebanon amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah.

Israel-US Strike Iran: IDF Targets Beirut As Israel Intensifies Strikes Across Lebanon | WION

US President Donald Trump has urged Iranian diplomats stationed around the world to request asylum, amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. The call comes as the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to intensify across the region.

US-Iran War: Trump Urges Iranian Diplomats Worldwide To Request Asylum | WION

The United States has conducted a test launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from California, showcasing the country’s nuclear deterrence capabilities amid rising global tensions.

The unarmed missile was launched as part of a routine test designed to demonstrate the readiness, reliability and effectiveness of the US nuclear arsenal. Officials say such tests are conducted periodically to ensure the operational readiness of the Minuteman III system.

The launch comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions worldwide, with nuclear powers closely monitoring strategic military developments.


US-Iran War: US Tests Minuteman III ICBM California Amid Rising Global Tensions | WION

Global markets remain cautious as tensions continue to simmer in West Asia, keeping investors on edge and driving volatility in crude oil prices. Concerns over potential disruptions to energy supplies and shipping routes in the region have contributed to fluctuations in oil markets.

Analysts say geopolitical risks linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia are a key factor influencing investor sentiment and commodity prices, particularly crude oil, which remains sensitive to developments in the region.

US-Iran War: West Asia Tensions Keep Markets On Edge As Crude Oil Prices Remain Volatile | WION 

Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes, warning that ships attempting to pass could be attacked. The declaration came from officials linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as tensions escalate following US-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets.


Israel-US Strike Iran: Iran Announces Closure Of Strait Of Hormuz Amid Escalating War | WION

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has assumed a dominant leadership role in the country’s wartime decision-making as the conflict with the United States and Israel intensifies. Sources say the Guards are now central to military and political decisions, reinforcing a harder line in Tehran during the war.


US-Iran War: IRGC Takes Wartime Command Of Iran As Decentralised Strategy Raises Global Concerns

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says a new wave of “Operation True Promise 4” attacks has begun, involving missiles and drones targeting Israeli positions. Iranian statements said the strikes were aimed at what it described as “American-Zionist” targets.

Iran Strikes Back: Iran Launches ‘True Promise 4’ Wave, Explosions Rock Tel Aviv And Jerusalem |WION

The US House of Representatives has rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military action against Iran. The measure failed in a 219–212 vote, allowing Trump’s decision to strike Iran to clear another congressional hurdle.

The resolution sought to require the president to obtain formal congressional approval for further hostilities against Iran. It was introduced by lawmakers from both parties who argued Congress should assert its constitutional authority over decisions to go to war.

US-Iran War: US House Rejects Bid To Curb Trump’s Iran War Powers | WION Breaking

Azerbaijan has accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack on its Nakhchivan exclave, injuring four people and damaging infrastructure near the regional airport. Azerbaijani authorities said several drones crossed from Iranian territory, with one striking the airport terminal and another landing near a school.

Following the incident, Azerbaijan closed its southern airspace near the Iranian border for 12 hours and warned that the attack violated international law. Baku has also signalled that it may take retaliatory measures.

Iran has denied responsibility for the incident, saying it does not target neighbouring countries. The attack has raised concerns that the widening conflict in the region could spill into the South Caucasus.

US-Iran War: Azerbaijan Accuses Iran Of Drone Attack, Shuts Airspace Near Border | WION

An Iranian naval vessel sank near Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean after a U.S. submarine strike, marking an escalation of the widening Iran war beyond the Middle East. Sri Lanka responded to a distress call and rescued 32 sailors while many others remain missing. Another Iranian ship later approached Sri Lankan waters seeking assistance, raising regional security concerns for both Sri Lanka and India as the conflict begins to spill into South Asian waters.


US-Israel War With Iran: Sri Lanka Answers Distress Call, Saves 32 Sailors But Many Missing

Fresh explosions were reported in Doha after missiles were intercepted over the Qatari capital. Authorities in Qatar have begun evacuating residents from areas near the US Embassy as a precaution amid rising regional tensions.


US-Iran War: Explosions In Doha As Missiles Intercepted, Qatar Evacuates Area Near US Embassy

A missile strike has hit the Bapco Energies oil refinery in Bahrain, damaging part of the facility. Authorities confirmed the attack on the major energy installation as tensions continue to escalate across the region amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.


Iran-US War: Missile Hits Bahrain Bapco Energies Refinery, Oil Facility Damaged | WION

Iranian state media has claimed that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during escalating military tensions between Washington and Tehran. According to Iranian statements, missiles were launched toward the carrier as part of retaliation following US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets.

Iran Strikes Back: Iran Media Claims USS Abraham Lincoln Hit by IRGC | WION 

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States has clear objectives in its military campaign against Iran and warned that additional actions could follow. Speaking amid the escalating conflict, Hegseth said the US strategy remains focused and that “more yet to come” as operations continue.

US-Iran War: Hegseth: US Has Clear Objectives In Iran War, ‘More Yet To Come’ | WION Breaking

Israel has launched a new wave of strikes as the conflict with Iran escalates, with reports that a major Iranian university has been targeted.

US-Iran War: Iran's Top University Under Attack | Israel Launches New Wave of Attack | WION 

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