The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered its fifth consecutive day of military escalation, with fresh U.S. strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure linked to threats against shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions across multiple cities, while Tehran retaliated by launching attacks on U.S. military positions in Bahrain and Kuwait, further raising fears of a wider regional conflict. President Donald Trump has vowed to continue military operations unless Iran returns to negotiations, while Vice President JD Vance has publicly argued that diplomacy—not prolonged military intervention or ground troops—offers the only sustainable path to ending the crisis. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have questioned the future of previous diplomatic understandings, signaling that the prospects for renewed negotiations remain uncertain.

U.S.-Iran war: Trump threatens more strikes while Iran targets U.S. bases across the Gulf region

On the other hand, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continued to strike a defiant tone and insisted no deal would be signed on Sunday.

Trump reiterates Iran deal to be signed Sunday, IRGC says 'not happening'

The statement by Irans foreign minister comes after US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he believes a deal with Iran could be signed over the weekend or on Monday.

Signing of Islamabad memorandum can happen in coming days, not on Sunday, says Iran

Sharif thanked US and Iran for their ongoing commitment during the negotiations and expressed confidence that this historic peace deal will form a strong foundation for lasting peace.

US-Iran peace deal finalisation expected in next 24 hours: Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif

How much is Donald Trump’s war on Iran costing the United States?

A Pentagon briefing suggests the US spent $11.3 billion in just the first week of Operation Epic Fury, including billions on munitions alone. What exactly is driving these staggering war costs? Scroll down to find out.

THIS is how much Iran war cost US in first week: Pentagon reveals shocking number

If an Iran-linked drone is launched at California, even if it is successfully intercepted and shot down by the US Navy over the Pacific, it fundamentally rewrites the rules of engagement

'ALERT in California': FBI warns Iran can attack mainland US using drones onboard a ghost ship

This is the most terrifying aspect of Handala's operational playbook: they do not want money. Traditional Russian cyber-cartels use ransomware, locking a company's data and demanding millions in cryptocurrency to release it. Handala uses "wiper malware." 

'Stryker hit': Who is Handala, the Iran-linked hacker group that attacked US medical giant?

The primary offensive bloc is firmly anchored by the United States and Israel, backed by the intelligence and logistical support of the broader Western alliance. 



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The bombardment of the UAE solidifies the grim reality that the US-Israeli offensive has ignited a borderless, full-scale regional war.

'Fall of safe haven': Iran attacks most 'peaceful country' in middle east in retaliation against US-Israel strikes

USS Gerald R. Ford spotted near Gibraltar as US evacuates troops from Qatar and Bahrain, raising fears of a possible Iran strike. With tensions high and nuclear talks ongoing, protests intensify in Iran while Washington pressures Tehran to reach a deal soon.

USS Gerald R Ford spotted in Gibraltar, bases in Qatar, Bahrain evacuated: Has countdown to US attack on Iran begun?

As President Donald Trump’s 10-day ultimatum to Tehran ticks down toward early March 2026, the United States is currently executing one of its largest military buildups in the Middle East in decades. 



'Midnight hammer trap': Is Israel forcing US into a war with Iran?

Trump has consistently campaigned against dragging the US into "endless wars" or massive, boots-on-the-ground invasions like Iraq. A decapitation strike aligns perfectly with his preference for sudden, high-impact, surgical operations. 

'Mojtaba option': Inside Trump’s classified option to decapitate Iran’s leadership

If a ghost tanker posed a kinetic threat, the carrier's air wing would neutralize it without the ship ever needing to engage.



'Kamikaze': Can Iran crash ghost oil tankers into USS Abraham Lincoln to sink it?

Will the US attack Iran soon? Two US Navy Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton drones have been seen over the Persian Gulf in the last few days. Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is in the waters, with USS Gerald R. Ford set to join soon.

Iran-US tensions: MQ-4 Triton drones seen over Persian Gulf: Escalation or deterrence, what it means?

While Ayatollah Khamenei recently boasted that a warship could be sent "to the bottom of the sea," US Navy protocols are designed to ensure that such an act would be the final move of any opposing regime.

'Armada of bombs': What will happen if Iran sinks USS Abraham Lincoln or Gerald R. Ford?

In a modern hybrid war, the first strike is often silent. The US Cyber Command could launch an aggressive offensive designed to paralyse the regime’s command and control (C2) infrastructure while simultaneously piercing the state-imposed internet blackout. 

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U.S.-Iran war: Trump threatens more strikes while Iran targets U.S. bases across the Gulf region

Trump reiterates Iran deal to be signed Sunday, IRGC says 'not happening'

Signing of Islamabad memorandum can happen in coming days, not on Sunday: Iran

US-Iran peace deal finalisation expected in next 24 hours: Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif

THIS is how much Iran war cost US in 1st week: Pentagon reveals shocking number

'ALERT in California': FBI warns Iran can attack mainland US using ghost ships

Who is Handala, the Iran-linked hacker group who attacked US medical giant?

Understanding the 'Axis and Allied' powers in US-Iran middle east conflict

Iran attacks most 'peaceful country' in middle east in retaliation

USS Gerald R Ford in Gibraltar raises Iran strike fears as US evacuates base

'Midnight hammer trap': Is Israel forcing US into a war with Iran?

Inside Trump’s classified option to decapitate Iran’s leadership

Can Iran crash ghost oil tankers into USS Abraham Lincoln to sink it?

Iran-US tensions: MQ-4 Triton drones seen over Persian Gulf: Escalation or deterrence, what it means?

What will happen if Iran sinks USS Abraham Lincoln or Gerald R. Ford?

Pentagon’s Playbook: 5 ways US could strike Iran amidst the 2026 uprising