The United States has rejected Iran’s claim that it struck or sank the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. U.S. Central Command said the Iranian missiles “didn’t even come close” to the carrier and dismissed Tehran’s claims as false.

US-Iran War: US Rejects Iran’s Claim It Sank USS Abraham Lincoln | WION

The United Arab Emirates says its air defence systems intercepted incoming missiles and drones targeting the country amid rising tensions across the Gulf. Authorities confirmed that multiple aerial threats were neutralised before they could hit their intended targets.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the country will not be an “easy prey” for any aggressor, warning that the UAE is prepared to defend its territory and protect national security.

The interceptions come as the wider Middle East conflict continues to escalate, with several Gulf states activating air defence systems in response to missile and drone threats across the region.

US-Iran War: UAE Intercepts Missiles And Drones; President Warns Nation Will Not Be Easy Prey | WION

The United States has approved an emergency arms sale to Israel worth about $151.8 million, including 12,000 1,000-pound bomb casings, as fighting escalates in the Middle East. The U.S. State Department authorised the deal using emergency powers to speed up delivery of the munitions.

US-Iran War: US Approves Emergency Sale Of 12,000 Bomb Casings To Israel Amid Iran War | WION

US-Iran War: US Rejects Iran’s Claim It Sank USS Abraham Lincoln | WION 

Iran has launched a fresh barrage of missiles targeting Israel as the conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify. Air raid sirens were reported in multiple areas as Israeli air defence systems moved to intercept incoming projectiles.

The latest attack comes amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, with both sides carrying out strikes as tensions rise across the region. Officials have warned that the situation remains volatile, raising fears of a broader regional confrontation.

The developments follow days of exchanges between Iran and Israel, further heightening concerns about the stability of the Middle East.

Iran Strikes Back: Fresh Iranian Missile Barrage Targets Israel Amid Escalating War | WION

Iran’s strikes across the Gulf have brought renewed attention to the defence relationship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The long-standing security partnership between the two countries includes military cooperation, training and strategic coordination, which analysts say could become more relevant as regional tensions escalate.

The spotlight on the Saudi-Pakistan defence pact comes as Iran targets locations across the Gulf during the widening confrontation in the Middle East. The developments have raised questions about how regional alliances may respond if the conflict expands further.

Observers say the evolving situation could test existing defence partnerships across the Gulf and South Asia as countries monitor the impact of the escalating crisis.

US-Iran War: Iranian Strikes on Gulf Put Saudi-Pak Defence Pact Under Spotlight | WION

U.S. Central Command says American forces have struck more than 3,000 targets in Iran during the first week of the military campaign known as Operation Epic Fury. The strikes have targeted key Iranian military infrastructure including missile sites, air defence systems, command centres and naval assets.

According to U.S. officials, dozens of Iranian naval vessels have also been damaged or destroyed as part of the ongoing operation. The large-scale campaign is aimed at degrading Iran’s military capabilities amid the escalating regional conflict.

US-Iran War: US Hits 3,000 Targets In Iran; Trump Says Army, Navy And Communications ‘Gone’ | WION

Iran’s missile and drone strikes targeting Saudi Arabia have raised concerns about whether Pakistan could be drawn into the widening Middle East conflict. The attacks on Saudi territory, including energy infrastructure and military targets, mark a major escalation in the regional confrontation.

The developments have put the Saudi-Pakistan defence partnership under intense scrutiny. Islamabad and Riyadh signed a strategic mutual defence agreement in 2025 that states an attack on one country could be treated as an attack on both.

US-Iran War: Iran Strikes Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Alerted As War Entry Risk Grows | WION

The United Arab Emirates has airlifted thousands of fresh food supplies from India as aviation disruptions impact regional logistics. Authorities confirmed that around 12,000 packages of fruits and vegetables were flown from India to the UAE to help maintain food supplies.

The emergency airlift comes as flight disruptions linked to the ongoing regional crisis affect cargo movement across key Middle East aviation hubs. Officials said the shipments were arranged to ensure the continued availability of fresh produce in the UAE.

The move highlights how escalating tensions in the region are beginning to affect supply chains, including the transport of perishable food items.

US-Iran War: UAE Airlifts 12,000 Fresh Food Packages From India Amid Aviation Disruptions | WION 

Former CIA Director and ex-CENTCOM commander David Petraeus says the United States appears to have achieved “air supremacy” over Iran amid the ongoing conflict. Petraeus said recent operations by U.S. and allied forces suggest Iranian air defences have been significantly weakened.

According to Petraeus, the level of control in the skies may go beyond basic air superiority, indicating that U.S. forces can operate with limited resistance from Iranian air defences at certain altitudes.

The remarks come as U.S. and Israeli strikes continue targeting Iranian military infrastructure in a widening regional confrontation.

US-Iran War: David Petraeus Says US Has Achieved ‘Air Supremacy’ Over Iran | WION 

The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is escalating rapidly. U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that there will be no peace deal with Iran unless Tehran agrees to “unconditional surrender.” The statement comes as Israeli airstrikes and U.S. military operations intensify across the region, raising fears of a wider Middle East war.

Iran has rejected the demand and vowed to continue defending itself while missile attacks and military strikes continue on multiple fronts. With global oil prices rising and tensions spreading across the Middle East, the world is watching closely to see whether diplomacy or escalation will follow.

Iran War Day 8: Trump Demands 'Unconditional Surrender' 

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims it attacked a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf. Tensions rise in the region as U.S. officials respond and maritime security concerns escalate. Stay updated for the latest developments.

US-Iran War: IRGC Claims Attack on U.S. Oil Tanker in Gulf

Sri Lanka’s Navy has rescued and brought ashore more than 200 crew members from the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr after the ship reported engine problems near its waters. The sailors were transported to Colombo Port and later moved to the Welisara Naval Base for medical checks and processing. The vessel is expected to be escorted to Trincomalee as authorities manage the humanitarian situation.

US-Iran War: Sri Lanka Rescues Crew Of Iran’s IRIS Bushehr, 200+ Sailors Brought Ashore

In an explosive statement, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is “no longer the bully of the Middle East” after Tehran reportedly apologized to neighbouring Gulf states amid the ongoing US‑Israel conflict in West Asia. Trump said Iran had been “beat to hell” by relentless strikes and suggested its recent diplomatic moves were effectively a form of surrender, a position that Iran’s leadership has denied.

'Iran Has The Right To Defend Itself': Pezeshkian Defends Strikes On Gulf

In the first week of the escalating US-Israel war against Iran, over 3,000 targets in western Iran have reportedly been struck by combined air and missile campaigns. U.S. and Israeli forces have focused on military infrastructure, supply lines, and strategic sites, marking one of the most intense periods of attacks since the conflict began.

Officials warn that the concentrated strikes could further destabilize the region, disrupt civilian life, and increase tensions across West Asia. Analysts are closely monitoring how Tehran responds and whether escalation could spread beyond its borders.

US & Israeli Strikes Concentrated In Western Iran: Over 3,000 Targets In First Week Of War 

The United States has confirmed that multiple F‑15 warplanes crashed during active operations. The Pentagon’s first acknowledgment follows earlier unverified reports from regional sources.

The incident underscores the risks faced by aircraft in contested airspace, with potential casualties and operational impacts still under investigation. Analysts say such losses could affect air campaign strategies and reflect the increasing intensity of the US–Israel–Iran conflict.

US-Iran At War: CENTCOM Confirms Fighter Jets Downed In Friendly Fir

Gulf sovereign wealth funds, built over decades from oil riches, may now face their biggest test yet. As tensions rise in West Asia and energy infrastructure faces disruption risks, governments across the gulf could increasingly rely on these massive investment pools, originally designed as financial buffers for difficult times.


US-Iran War: Gulf Sovereign Funds Hold Trillions In Global Assets

Israel says it has launched a broad wave of strikes on government targets in Tehran as the war with Iran continues to escalate. The Israeli military said the attacks targeted sites linked to Iranian authorities in the capital.


US-Iran War: 4 Iranian Drones Shot Down Over Erbil, Iraq

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring countries after Iranian missile and drone attacks rattled several Gulf states. He said Tehran will avoid targeting regional nations unless attacks originate from their territory, a policy approved by Iran’s interim leadership council following the death of Ali Khamenei.


US-Iran War: Iran President Apologises To Gulf Nations After Drone & Missile Attacks

U.S. retail gasoline and diesel prices are soaring as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran constrains oil and fuel exports, which could be a political test for President Donald Trump's Republican Party ahead ​of midterm elections in November.
Fuel prices jumped more than 10% this week as oil rose above $90 a barrel, its highest in years, adding pain at the ‌pump for consumers already strained by inflation. Trump on Thursday shrugged off higher gasoline prices in an interview with Reuters, opens new tab, saying "if they rise, they rise."

US-Iran War: Fuel Prices Surge in US

US-Iran War: Iran Strikes Trigger Air Raid Alerts in Israel

US-Iran War: Israel Launches Broad-Scale Strikes on Tehran

Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel, with loud explosions heard in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Buildings and vehicles were damaged in Ramat Gun following the missile strike.


US-Iran War: Tehran's Airport Struck By Israeli And US Forces; Loud Explosions Heard

Israel’s military says Iran has used ballistic missiles armed with cluster munition warheads during the ongoing conflict. According to Israeli officials, the missiles split in the air and release multiple smaller explosive bomblets that scatter across a wide area.


US-Iran War: Iran's 2-Tonne Monster Missile Strikes Israel

Global markets took a beating, and oil prices surged over 90 dollars per barrel as the Iran war raged on. However, Israel's markets defied the broader global gloom.


Israel's Stocks and Currency Surge Even as Iran War Rages 

Israel has launched massive strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs and across Lebanon as the Iran war expands to a new front. The IDF says hundreds of Hezbollah targets have been hit, while the fighting has already displaced around 100,000 civilians. Fears are growing that Lebanon could become the next major battlefield in the widening Middle East conflict.


US-Iran War: Israel Pounds Beirut Suburbs As Iran War Expands Into Lebanon Killing Over 200

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 Missile

Israel's military said it launched a "broad wave" of strikes on Iran's capital of Tehran targeting regime infrastructure, with additional strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs. Iran responded early Friday with retaliatory strikes on Israel.



US-Iran War: Israel Confirms Wave of Strikes on Government Targets in Tehran

Saudi Arabia’s air defence systems intercepted ballistic missiles near the capital Riyadh, according to reports. The missiles were reportedly fired toward an air base located southeast of the city.

US-Iran War: Saudi Arabia Intercepts Ballistic Missiles Near Prince Sultan Base | WION

Israel says it has launched a broad wave of strikes on government targets in Tehran as the war with Iran continues to escalate. The Israeli military said the attacks targeted sites linked to Iranian authorities in the capital.

US-Iran War: Israel Launches Wave Of Strikes On Tehran Government Targets | WION

Israel has launched massive strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs and across Lebanon as the Iran war expands to a new front. The IDF says hundreds of Hezbollah targets have been hit, while the fighting has already displaced around 100,000 civilians. Fears are growing that Lebanon could become the next major battlefield in the widening Middle East conflict.

Iran-US War: Israel Pounds Beirut Suburbs As Iran War Expands Into Lebanon | WION

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