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

Explosions were reported in Jerusalem following warnings of incoming missiles from Iran, according to local authorities. Israeli air defense systems were activated to intercept the projectiles, and residents were urged to seek shelter. The incident highlights the escalating tension in the region as the US‑Iran war continues to intensify. No immediate casualties have been reported, but the strikes have raised concerns about the conflict potentially expanding into densely populated areas.

Iran Strikes Israel: Explosions Heard in Jerusalem Amid Incoming Iranian Missile Warnings

Qatar has started evacuating residents near the U.S. Embassy in Doha following Iranian missile strikes targeting the Gulf region. Authorities cited safety concerns after rising tensions in the ongoing US‑Iran conflict, urging citizens and foreign residents in vulnerable areas to move to safer locations. The evacuation highlights fears of the escalating war spilling into Gulf states hosting American personnel. Security forces are coordinating logistics, and emergency shelters have been prepared.

BREAKING: Qatar Begins Evacuating Residents Near US Embassy After Iranian Strikes 

At least three people were killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, according to local sources. The strikes targeted suspected Hezbollah positions and weapons storage facilities as tensions escalate in the region. Israeli officials say the operation was in response to threats against its territory and citizens. Residents in affected areas report widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure, and local authorities have urged caution.

Israel-Iran War: Three Killed in Fresh Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions

The office of Benjamin Netanyahu says intelligence shows Iran was planning attacks against both Israeli and U.S. forces, a claim made amid the escalating war between Israel and Iran. Israeli officials argue the military campaign was partly aimed at stopping imminent threats to regional security and allied troops. The conflict intensified after joint U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, which triggered retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region.

Israel-Iran War: Israel Claims Iran Planned Attacks on US and Israeli Forces

Kurdish authorities say their forces will remain neutral in the escalating West Asia conflict and will not launch attacks on neighbouring countries. Officials linked to Kurdish armed groups and regional administrations stressed that their priority remains protecting Kurdish regions and maintaining stability. The statement comes as tensions rise across the region following strikes between Israel and Iran and fears of a broader regional war.

Israel-Iran War: Kurdish Fighters Say They Won’t Attack Neighbours 

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.

Iran Strikes Back: Iran Claims Missile Strike On US Navy Destroyer | WION

Mixed reports have emerged over who could become Iran’s next Supreme Leader following the death of Ali Khamenei.

Several reports suggest that his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is among the leading contenders to succeed him. Mojtaba, a cleric with close ties to Iran’s security establishment, has long been seen as an influential figure behind the scenes in Tehran.

US-Iran War: Iran’s Next Supreme Leader? Reports Say Mojtaba Khamenei Among Top Contenders | WION

The United States has used its next-generation Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in combat for the first time during military operations targeting Iranian sites.

According to United States Central Command, the long-range missile was launched as part of ongoing operations against Iran. The weapon was fired from a M142 HIMARS launcher, marking the first confirmed battlefield use of the PrSM.

US-Iran War: Precision Strike Missile Joins Iran War As US Fires PrSM In Combat For First Time |WION

The White House says President Donald Trump is weighing what role the United States could play in Iran after the current conflict ends.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said US intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the political situation in Tehran amid uncertainty over Iran’s leadership following the recent escalation. She added it is “too early to know” who is currently in charge in the Iranian capital.

US-Iran War: White House Says Trump Weighing US Role In Post-War Iran | WION 

Israeli airstrikes have targeted areas south of Beirut known to be strongholds of Hezbollah.

According to the Israel Defense Forces, the strikes were part of ongoing military operations against Hezbollah-linked infrastructure in Lebanon. Explosions were reported in districts south of the Lebanese capital, an area that has long served as a key base for the Iran-backed group.

Israel-US Strike Iran: Israeli Airstrikes Hit Hezbollah Stronghold South Of Beirut | WION 

The United States Senate has rejected a bill aimed at limiting the war powers of US President Donald Trump amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Senators voted 52–48 against advancing the resolution, preventing the measure from moving forward. The proposal sought to restrict the president’s authority to continue military operations against Iran without explicit approval from Congress.

US-Iran War: US Senate Blocks Bill To Limit Trump’s War Powers On Iran In 52–47 Vote | WION

Bahrain says its air defence systems intercepted a large barrage of missiles and drones launched from Iran amid the escalating regional conflict.

According to authorities in Bahrain, air defence units shot down 74 missiles and 117 drones that were detected heading toward the country. Officials said the interceptions were carried out to protect national airspace and critical infrastructure.


US-Iran War: Bahrain Says Air Defences Intercepted 74 Iranian Missiles And 117 Drones | WION 

Saudi Arabia says its air defence systems intercepted three cruise missiles near the city of Al‑Kharj, located south of the capital Riyadh.

US-Iran War: Saudi Arabia Intercepts 3 Cruise Missiles Near Al-Kharj Close To Riyadh | WION

Former Pentagon adviser Douglas MacGregor has warned that China would not allow Iran to be destroyed if the conflict with the United States and Israel escalates further.

MacGregor argued that Iran’s survival is strategically important to Beijing and suggested that outside powers could intervene if Tehran faced an existential threat.

US-Iran War: Douglas MacGregor: China Will Not Allow Iran To Be Destroyed | WION 

The White House says the United States is developing a plan to secure shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the region.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the effort is aimed at protecting oil tanker transit through the critical waterway, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.

Leavitt said the United States Department of Defense and the United States Department of Energy are coordinating the response. She added that the United States Navy could escort oil tankers if necessary to ensure safe passage through the strait.

However, the White House declined to provide a timeline for any potential deployment. The development comes as concerns grow about disruptions to global oil supply routes.

US-Iran War: White House Says US Working On Plan To Secure Strait Of Hormuz | WION 

Iran Strikes Back: Iran Claims Missile Strike On US Navy Destroyer In Indian Ocean | WION

The Kurdistan Regional Government says it will not allow the Kurdistan region to become part of the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Officials in Iraqi Kurdistan also rejected claims that Kurdish forces or individuals had crossed the Iranian border. Authorities said reports suggesting Iraqi Kurds had entered Iranian territory were not accurate.

US-Israel Strike Iran: Iraqi Kurdistan Says It Will Not Become Part Of Iran Conflict | WION 

Iran has signalled it could target Israel’s nuclear facility in Dimona as tensions intensify in the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States.

According to Iranian officials, the Dimona nuclear site could become a target if Israel or the United States attempts to pursue regime change in Tehran.


Israel-US Strike Iran: Iran Threatens Strike On Israel’s Dimona Nuclear Facility Amid War Escalation

US-Iran War: US Senate Blocks Bill To Limit Trump’s War Powers On Iran In 52–48 Vote | WION

The White House says President Donald Trump previously offered Iran a deal that included a joint civilian nuclear programme backed by American investment.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the proposal would have allowed Iran to develop peaceful nuclear energy with US support, including fuel supply and sanctions relief. In return, Tehran would have been required to permanently dismantle its uranium enrichment infrastructure

US-Israel Strike Iran: White House Says Trump Offered Iran Joint Civil Nuclear Programme Deal

At least three people have been killed and six others injured in Israeli airstrikes near the Lebanese capital, according to local health authorities.

The strikes targeted areas close to the airport highway in Beirut, with the Israel Defense Forces confirming it carried out two separate air raids in the area.

Lebanon’s health ministry said the casualties were reported after the attacks hit the vicinity of the main road leading to Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport.

Israel-US strike Iran: 3 Killed, 6 Injured In Israeli Strikes Near Beirut Airport Highway | WION 

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