Officials confirmed that the embalmed remains, placed in sealed coffins, will be flown out of Sri Lanka from Mattala International Airport in the country’s south. By Friday afternoon, the first batch of 46 bodies had already arrived at the airport.

Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US submarine strike amid West Asia war

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's visit comes as tensions escalate in the Middle East, where Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia, are facing attacks from Iran. Tehran says the strikes are targeting US and Israeli-linked sites in response to large-scale and deadly operations by Israel.

Pakistan assures 'full solidarity & support' to Saudi Arabia amid Middle East tensions

The war has moved beyond military confrontation to become an economic stress test for the Middle East and global markets.

'Oil, markets and security at risk': Did US–Iran conflict expose economic fault lines across the Middle East?

President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. “destroyed” key command centers tied to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), sharply escalating tensions. Trump warned Tehran against retaliation, saying any response would be met with overwhelming force. The statement raises concerns over regional stability, possible military escalation, and the future of U.S.–Iran relations.

Iran War: US 'Destroys' IRGC's Command Facilities: Trump Warns Retaliation

The UAE protects its airspace using a multi-layered defence network. Systems like THAAD, Patriot, and Pantsir-S1 work together to track and intercept ballistic missiles and drones midair, successfully neutralising threats while managing the risks of falling debris.


'Capable of stopping drones and missiles midair’: What protects the Gulf from ballistic missile attacks?

With a combat-proven 90 per cent interception rate and exo-atmospheric Arrow 3 missiles, Israel commands the strongest air defence network among the Middle Eastern nations targeted by Iran. The UAE and Saudi Arabia follow closely.

Who has the strongest air defence in the Middle East among those attacked by Iran?

Standard property insurance denies claims for missile damage due to war exclusion clauses. Gulf businesses must buy specialised Political Violence insurance to ensure they receive payouts if buildings are hit by drone or missile strikes.


Missile & drone attacks by Iran: Will insurance companies pay if a building is hit?

Around a dozen US Air Force F-22 stealth fighter jets landed at an Israeli Air Force base in southern Israel on Monday, an unusual operational move amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran

Radar ghosts? Why did F-22 fly with transponders deactivated to reach Israel as US–Iran nuclear talks hang by a thread?

Trump has given Iran 10-15 days to agree to a nuclear deal, warning of further action if it refuses. Tehran says US bases in the region could be targeted if tensions escalate further.

Will US strike Iran? Trump sets deadline as Tehran warns of retaliation

Satelllite images also show that Iran has buried tunnel entrances at a nuclear site that had been bombed by the US during the 12-day  Israel-Iran war in June last year, fortified tunnel entrances near another, and has repaired missile bases struck in the conflict.

Is war looming? Why is Iran concealing and repairing ‘sensitive’ nuclear and military sites amid rising US tensions?

Major European airlines, including Air France and KLM, suspended flights to parts of the Middle East citing security concerns as US-Iran tensions rose after President Donald Trump warned that a US “armada” was heading toward the Gulf.

Airlines cancel flights to Middle East after Trump’s ‘armada’ warning to Iran – What’s happening?

U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan in the Middle East has hit a roadblock as Hamas refuses to disarm. 


Trump's Peace Plan Stalls as Hamas Refuses to Disarm

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has vowed to destroy Gaza city if Hamas doesnt agree to disarm.

Israel begins 'full takeover' offensive in Gaza | Israel Katz vows to destroy cit

The Israeli military has launched targeted airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, hitting what it claims were Houthi military facilities — including the presidential palace, fuel storage sites, and power plants. The move comes in retaliation for recent missile and drone attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels against Israeli territory. At least two people are confirmed dead, with several injured.

Houthi officials say the attacks won’t stop their support for Gaza, vowing to continue “no matter the sacrifices.” Is this a widening of the Gaza conflict into a broader regional war?

Israel launches airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen | 'Israeli aggression won't deter'

UN says ‘critical’ ceasefire needed to stop Syria from entering war zone

How will Israel attack Iran? Strike plan as revealed by documents leaked online

Israel’s army chief promises to hunt down new Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Israel: Explosion rocks Tel Aviv amid rising tensions between Hezbollah and Hamas

Explained: Which weapons were used, how exactly did Pakistan carry out airstrikes in Iran?

Oil edges up on trade optimism, eyes on Middle East tensions

Oil prices extend gains amid Middle East tensions, rate cut hopes

Oil gains amid Middle East tensions, US-China trade deal hopes

Oil prices rise after tanker attacks stoke Middle East tensions

Japanese Prime Minister Abe set for mediation mission to Iran