The United States is reportedly considering plans to blockade or seize Iran’s Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub, as tensions escalate in the ongoing US-Iran war. The move is aimed at pressuring Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route for oil.


US-Iran War: US Mulls Blockade or Occupation of Iran's Key Oil Island

US‑Iran tensions have surged as President Trump issued a 48‑hour ultimatum to Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz — threatening to obliterate Iranian power plants if Tehran fails to comply. At the same time, Iran launched one of its most destructive missile barrages on Israel since the war began, striking key regions and escalating regional conflict with deadly force.


US-Iran War: Trump Threatens to 'Hit & Obliterate' Iran's Power Plants

The war in Iran is taking a heavy toll on everyday life and nowhere is it more visible than in Tehran’s iconic grand bazaar. Shops are shuttered, prices are soaring, and families are skipping the traditional Nowruz and Eid shopping.


West Asia War Hits Tehran’s Heart of Trade

Confusion surrounds Ali Larijani’s fate after Israel claimed to have killed the Iranian leader in a targeted strike. Iran has not officially confirmed his death, raising questions about the truth behind the reports.

Israel Strikes Iran: Tehran Yet to Confirm Ali Larijani's Death After Israeli Strike Claims

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it has launched a new wave of attacks on Iran, targeting Iranian military infrastructure and regime facilities in the capital and other regions, as part of the ongoing Middle East conflict. The military operation follows escalating exchanges between Israel and Iran, including rocket and missile launches and previous airstrikes by both sides.

Israel Launches Fresh Wave Of Strikes Across Iran

The war between Israel and Iran has entered a new and dangerous phase, with Israeli officials accusing Tehran of increasingly using cluster munitions in missile attacks. According to the Israeli military, a significant portion of the ballistic missiles launched by Iran carry cluster warheads that disperse dozens of smaller explosive bomblets over a wide area.


Israel‑Iran Conflict: Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles with Cluster Warheads

Israel-Iran War: Iran Increasingly Using Cluster Bombs to Attack Israel 

The war between Israel and Iran has intensified, with Tehran launching a massive wave of missiles and drones toward Israeli territory. According to security assessments, more than 290 missiles and over 500 drones have been fired at Israel during the ongoing conflict.


Israel-Iran War: Iran Unleashes 290 Missiles, 500 Drones on Israel Amid War

Israel-Iran War: Tehran Fires 290 Missiles & 500 Drones At Israel Alone 

Iranian state media report that a missile strike on an industrial area in Isfahan has killed at least 15 people and caused significant damage to a factory producing heating and cooling equipment. The attack occurred during working hours and marks a dramatic escalation in the conflict, with Tehran attributing responsibility to U.S.–Israeli military operations in the region


US-Iran War | Iran Media: Missile Strike on Isfahan Industrial Area Kills 15

The US-Iran war is entering a dangerous new phase as Tehran warns it will retaliate if attacks on its oil and energy infrastructure continue. Iranian officials said any strikes targeting the country’s key energy facilities would trigger “proportionate and immediate” responses, potentially targeting regional oil installations and companies linked to the United States.


US-Iran War: Iran Vows to Retaliate for Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

Explosions have been reported in Doha, Qatar, after authorities evacuated key areas in the city.

Witnesses reported loud blasts across parts of the capital following the evacuation, though details about the cause and damage remain unclear. Officials have not yet released full information on the incident.


US-Iran War: Tehran Launches Fresh Wave of Aerial Strikes on Gulf States

Despite being part of Iran’s network of regional allies, the Houthis have not opened a major front in the conflict. Analysts suggest Iran could be calibrating the involvement of its partners to avoid triggering a wider regional war while keeping the option of escalation on the table.

The Houthis have previously launched attacks in the Red Sea and against regional targets, but experts say their role in the current conflict appears limited so far. Observers believe Tehran may be pacing how and when its allied groups escalate the confrontation.

US-Iran War: Why Are Houthis Staying Out? Are Houthis Awaiting For An Opportune Moment?

As Tehran has made it clear that the war will end on its own terms, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu conceded that people of Iran may not bring down the Masoud Pezeshkian-led government. In open defiance of U.S. and Israel, thousands of Iranians hit the streets for the annual Quds day. This came despite Israel and U.S. intensifying their strikes on Iran.


Israel-Iran War: Netanyahu Frustrated by Absence of Uprising in Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to blam Iran for the deadly school strike that happened during the early phase of the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran.

The strike, which occurred near a school in Minab, Iran, killed more than 160 people after a missile hit a military facility located next to the school. The attack reportedly took place when U.S. forces launched strikes against Iranian targets during the opening stages of the war.

However, Trump continues to insist that Iran was responsible for the tragedy, claiming Iranian weapons are inaccurate and may have caused the blast.

Iran's Tragic School Attack: Trump Continues To Blame Tehran For Strike 

Israel announced today that it has begun 'wide-scale' strike on Tehran, Isfahan and southern Iran. At the same time, thousands have gathered in the central square of the Iranian capital to pledge allegiance to the Islamic Republic's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei.


US-Iran War: Israel Strikes Tehran, Isfahan And Southern Iran Simultaneously

Hundreds of Indian students studying in Iran have expressed fear for their safety as the ongoing conflict and airstrikes escalate across the country. Many were relocated from Tehran to Qom by the Indian Embassy amid rising tensions, but reports of explosions and anxiety persist among those still stranded. Parents and student bodies are urgently appealing to the Government of India for evacuation and safe return as distress calls and panic grow.


Iran War: Indian Students Stuck in Iran Fear For Safety; Urge Govt Action For Safe Return

Israeli airstrikes have targeted five oil facilities in and around Tehran, marking a major escalation in the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict. According to Iranian officials, the strikes hit four oil storage depots and a petroleum products transfer centre, triggering massive fires and thick smoke across parts of the capital.


Israel-Iran War: Israeli Strikes Five Oil Facilities In and Around Tehran 

The ongoing war has almost shut down the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20 per cent of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas transit. Iran accounts for about 4 per cent of world oil production. The supply disruption is pinching energy markets, and oil prices have shot up.

‘We will not target Iran's energy sector, infrastructure’: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright

Reports say Russia may be providing intelligence to Iran about the locations of US military assets in the Middle East. According to officials cited in media reports, Moscow has shared information on the positions of American warships, aircraft and other military infrastructure.

The intelligence sharing is believed to help Iran track and potentially target US forces across the region amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

Officials cited in the reports say the information may include location data and surveillance intelligence that could improve Iran’s targeting capability. However, it is not clear how directly the intelligence has been used in attacks.

Russia has previously condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iran, while the reported intelligence cooperation highlights growing military coordination between Moscow and Tehran during the escalating crisis.

Iran War: Is Russia Feeding Tehran Intelligence To Target US Bases?

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 

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

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