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 United States Department of State has ordered non-emergency personnel to leave two US consulates in Pakistan due to security concerns.

According to US officials, the move affects diplomatic staff at the consulates in Lahore and Karachi. The advisory cites potential safety risks as the reason for the precautionary step.

US-Iran War: US Orders Non-Emergency Staff To Leave Consulates In Lahore And Karachi | WION Breaking

Reports say the Iranian city of Bukan has been heavily bombed amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Local reports indicate that the governorate building in Bukan was struck during the airstrikes. Residential areas and businesses were also damaged as explosions were reported across parts of the city.

US-Iran War | Reports: Heavy Airstrikes Hit Iran’s Bukan, Governorate Building And Homes Damaged

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 52–48 Vote | WION

US President Donald Trump says American forces are in a “very strong position” in Iran as the US-Israel military campaign enters its first week.

Trump described the progress of US operations as “tremendous,” expressing confidence in the ongoing campaign against Iranian military infrastructure.


US-Iran War: Trump Says US Forces In “Very Strong Position” In Iran After Days Of War | WION

The White House has warned that Iran should consider making a deal with the United States as tensions continue during the ongoing conflict.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Iran would be “wise to make a deal” with US President Donald Trump and his administration, reiterating Washington’s preference for diplomacy even as military operations continue.

US-Iran War: White House Warns Iran To Make Deal As Trump Weighs US Role After War | WION Breaking

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 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.

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

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