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

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

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

On Day 4 of the escalating Iran war, Israel reportedly launched major airstrikes targeting a presidential bureau and key leadership facilities in Iran. The Israeli Air Force is said to have struck parts of Iran’s leadership complex in Tehran, marking a dramatic escalation. With regional tensions soaring, fears of retaliation and wider Middle East conflict continue to grow.

Iran War On Day 4: Israel Pounds Presidential Bureau

Following the confirmed death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s constitutional succession process has begun under the authority of the Assembly of Experts, a clerical body responsible for selecting the next Supreme Leader. A temporary leadership council has been formed to manage affairs until a permanent leader is elected. While speculation includes Khamenei’s son Mojtaba Khamenei and possible grandson figures, any successor must be approved by senior clerics in the Assembly of Experts, which traditionally vets candidates from the conservative religious establishment. Other leading contenders include senior clerics such as Alireza Arafi and members of the Guardian Council. The opaque process reflects both theocratic tradition and elite negotiation behind Iran’s most powerful office.


US-Iran War: Who Takes Over After Khamenei? Possible Successors Including Son and Grandson | WION 

An oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman, leaving four crew members injured, according to initial reports. Authorities confirmed that 15 Indian nationals were aboard the vessel at the time of the incident. 


US-Iran War: Oman Oil Tanker Attacked Off Coast; 15 Indians Aboard, Four Injured | WION 

Shipping companies are rerouting vessels after Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Iran tensions. The strategic waterway, vital for global oil shipments, faces disruption as security risks rise. Markets react nervously while energy traders monitor developments closely, fearing delays, higher costs, and broader regional instability.


US-Iran War: Shipping Disrupted After Iran’s Strait Of Hormuz Warning | WION

Iranian state media has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Shortly after the announcement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared a sixth wave of missile and drone strikes in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli bombardment. The IRGC said 27 U.S. military bases across the region were targeted, along with Israel’s Tel Nof airbase, the HaKirya military headquarters and a defence industrial complex in Tel Aviv. The Guard vowed a “different and harsh step of revenge,” signalling further escalation.


US-Israel Strike Iran: IRGC Claims Massive Strikes On 27 US Bases After Khamenei's Death | WION

A report claims that Anthropic’s artificial intelligence tools remain in use across certain government systems despite a Trump administration ban. The Pentagon has now directed agencies to end ties with the AI firm amid an ongoing dispute. The move signals rising tensions between Washington and major AI developers as national security concerns, compliance questions and technology governance take centre stage.


AI: Pentagon Orders Agencies To Cut Ties With Anthropic Despite Trump Ban Report | WION 

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has warned vessels that passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz is “not allowed,” according to maritime authorities and an EU naval mission official. Ships sailing in the narrow waterway, which handles about a fifth of the world’s oil exports, received radio transmissions telling them to avoid transit amid escalating conflict after recent U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran. While Tehran has not formally declared a closure, insurers are raising war-risk premiums and major shipping firms have suspended shipments. Global energy markets and maritime safety are now under significant strain.


Iran-US War: Iran Warns Ships In Strait Of Hormuz, Passage “Not Allowed” Amid Gulf Tensions

United States and Israeli strikes have killed senior Iranian military leaders, including Army Chief Amir Hatami and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Mohammad Pakpour, according to Iranian state media. The reported deaths mark a severe blow to Iran’s top military command structure following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The strikes represent one of the most significant decapitation operations against Iran’s leadership in decades, escalating tensions across the Middle East.


US-Iran War: US-Israeli Strikes Kill Iran Army Chief Hatami, Guards Chief Pakpour | WION 

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that the latest phase of its attacks involves more advanced missile systems. The statement comes as air raid sirens sounded across multiple Israeli cities amid ongoing exchanges following U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran. The IRGC said the upgraded weapons mark a new stage in its retaliation campaign, signalling a further escalation in the widening regional conflict.


US-Israel Attack Iran: IRGC Says Advanced Missiles Used In Latest Wave; Sirens Sounded Across Israel

At least eight people were killed and around 20 others injured during violent pro-Iran protests outside the United States consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, after hundreds of demonstrators tried to storm the diplomatic mission. The unrest followed U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Local rescue officials said most of the dead had bullet wounds as police used force to disperse the crowd. 


Iran-US War: 8 Killed In Pro-Iran Protest At US Consulate in Karachi, After Khamenei’s Death

Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting United States military bases across the Middle East and Israel in retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.–Israeli airstrikes. State media said Iranian forces hit dozens of facilities, including 27 U.S. bases and key Israeli military sites, while air raid sirens sounded across the region. The escalation marks a significant shift in the conflict, raising fears of broader regional instability and global security implications.


US-Israel Strike Iran: Iran Hits US Bases, Israel After Khamenei Killed | WION

Iran has raised a symbolic red flag of revenge above the Jamkaran Mosque in the holy city of Qom following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to reports and social media footage. The red banner, rooted in Shia symbolism, signals a call for justice and retaliation after the deaths of top Iranian leaders in U.S.–Israeli attacks. The act reflects mounting anger and a vow of vengeance among some supporters as regional tensions escalate.


Iran-US War: Iran Raises Red Flag Of Revenge In Qom After Khamenei’s Death | WION 

Missiles and drones have rained down across Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq as Iran expands its retaliation following joint U.S.–Israeli strikes. Iranian state media described the attacks as part of a broader response targeting U.S. military installations and allied infrastructure across the Gulf region. Air raid sirens sounded in multiple capitals as regional governments activated defence systems. The widening strikes signal a dangerous expansion of the conflict, raising fears of prolonged instability across West Asia.


US-Israel Strike Iran: Missiles Rain On Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait And Iraq In Iran Retaliation

Following confirmation of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death in United States-Israeli strikes, thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets across Tehran and other cities to mourn and protest. Crowds gathered in central squares dressed in black, waving Iranian flags and shouting slogans as demonstrations spread across major urban centres. The reactions inside Iran expose deep societal divisions, with some grieving the loss of a symbolic leader and others expressing relief after years of repression. Around the world, reactions have ranged from official condolences to public demonstrations reflecting both support and condemnation of the violence that led to Khamenei’s death, signaling a moment of intense geopolitical and domestic reflection.


US-Israel Strike Iran: World Reacts To Khamenei’s Death; Thousands Mourn, Protest In Iran | WION

Iran has continued a new wave of missile and drone strikes across Gulf states, targeting Israeli military sites and multiple United States military bases after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a U.S.–Israeli air campaign. Iranian state media and officials describe the attacks as retaliation and vow further action, even as Gulf nations condemn the strikes and warn of broader instability in the region.


US-Iran War: Tehran Continues Strikes Across Gulf, Iran Says New Wave Targets Israel And US Bases

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, saying Washington will hit Tehran “with a force that has never been seen before” if Iran retaliates following its threats of attacks on U.S. and allied targets. Trump’s comments on Truth Social came after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed harsh retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The warning underscores sharply rising tensions between the United States and Iran amid ongoing military exchanges in the Middle East.


US-Israel Strike Iran | Trump Warns Iran: “Force That Has Never Been Seen Before” If It Retaliates

Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani has announced that the constitutional transition process following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin today, state media reported. Larijani said a temporary leadership council comprising Iran’s president, the head of the judiciary and a jurist from the Guardian Council will be formed as soon as possible to manage the nation until a new supreme leader is chosen. The succession follows the unprecedented killing of Khamenei in recent U.S.–Israeli strikes, and marks the start of a sensitive period in Iran’s political landscape, with regional tensions already high.


US-Israel Strike Iran: Larijani Says Khamenei Transition Process To Begin Today | WION