Fresh strikes have hit Iran’s capital Tehran, with large plumes of smoke seen rising over the city skyline. Reports say explosions were heard across several parts of the capital as the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to escalate.

US-Iran War: Fresh Strikes Hit Tehran As Smoke Plumes Rise Over Iranian Capital | WION Breaking

US Central Command said US forces struck a massive Iranian drone carrier during Operation Epic Fury as the conflict with Iran entered its sixth day. The US said its forces, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, are intensifying operations.

‘Mission to sink entire Iranian Navy’: CENTCOM video shows how US struck WWII-sized aircraft carrier – WATCH

Lebanon’s health ministry says 123 people have been killed in Israeli strikes across the country since Monday. Authorities also reported 683 people wounded as attacks continued across multiple areas.
Officials said the death toll had risen from an earlier figure of just over 100 fatalities. The latest update from the health ministry was released after 16:00 GMT, reflecting the growing number of casualties as strikes continued.
The situation remains fluid as Israeli attacks continue across Lebanon and the casualty toll keeps climbing.

Israel-US Strike Iran: Lebanon Says 123 Killed In Israeli Strikes Since Monday | WION 

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted three missiles that were launched toward one of its military air bases. Authorities said air defence systems successfully destroyed the incoming projectiles before they could reach the target.

US-Iran War: Saudi Arabia Intercepts Three Missiles Fired Toward Military Air Base | WION Breaking

Israel has launched a new wave of strikes as the conflict with Iran escalates, with reports that a major Iranian university has been targeted.

US-Iran War: Iran's Top University Under Attack | Israel Launches New Wave of Attack | WION

Iran will deliver a “very strong response” following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali. The envoy made the remarks amid escalating tensions after a joint US-Israeli strike that killed Khamenei and triggered a wider regional conflict.


US-Iran War: Iran Vows Strong Response To Khamenei’s Death, Says Envoy To India | WION 

Iran has warned that any ground invasion of the country would end in disaster for its opponents as the conflict with the United States and Israel intensifies. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is prepared for such a scenario and warned adversaries against attempting a land assault.


US-Iran War: Iran Warns Ground Invasion Would Be ‘Disaster’ For Its Enemies | WION

Sri Lanka has carried out rescue operations involving a second Iranian naval vessel after a US submarine sank the Iranian warship IRIS Dena off the country’s southern coast in the Indian Ocean. The attack dramatically expanded the geographic scope of the US-Israel war with Iran beyond West Asia.

US-Iran War: Sri Lanka Rescues Second Iranian Warship As US-Iran War Spills Into Indian Ocean | WION

Iran’s air defence systems are being targeted in successive strikes by the United States and Israel, according to Tehran-based journalist Yusef Jalali. Jalali reported that multiple attacks have focused on weakening Iran’s defensive capabilities as the conflict intensifies.


US-Iran War: Iran Air Defences Targeted In Successive US-Israel Strikes, Says Tehran Journalist 

The United States has intensified military operations in the ongoing war with Iran, deploying advanced weapons systems including HIMARS rocket launchers and fighter jets operating from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford.

US-Iran War: US Fires HIMARS Rockets As Jets Launch From USS Gerald R Ford | WION

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has responded to criticism from US President Donald Trump, defending Britain’s decision not to join the initial US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Starmer said the move was taken “in the national interest” and that it is the responsibility of the British government to make decisions based on what is best for the UK.

US-Iran War: Starmer Hits Back At Trump Jibe, Says UK Iran War Decision In National Interest | WION

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it used the Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile in its latest attack as the conflict with Israel intensifies. Iranian officials described the missile as part of Tehran’s long-range strike capability.

Iran Strikes Back: IRGC Says Khorramshahr-4 Missile Used In Latest Attack | WION

Israeli tanks have moved into parts of southern Lebanon as tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border continue to escalate. The development comes amid ongoing clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.


Israel-US Strike Iran: Israeli Tanks Roll Into Lebanon As Fighting Escalates | WION

The United States is looking at Ukrainian interceptor drones as a potential solution to counter aerial threats as its stockpile of expensive missile interceptors comes under pressure. Officials say the growing use of drones and missiles in modern conflicts has highlighted the need for cheaper and scalable defence systems.

Ukrainian drone technologies developed during the war with Russia are now drawing attention in Washington as the US military searches for more cost-effective ways to counter incoming drones and missiles while conserving high-value interceptors.

US-Iran War: US Eyes Ukrainian Interceptor Drones As Missile Defences Run Low | WION

More than 100 earthquakes have been recorded within about 80 kilometres of the Tonopah Test Range, a US military site linked to weapons testing in Nevada. The cluster of tremors has drawn attention due to the location’s proximity to sensitive defence facilities.

US-Iran War: Mystery Quakes Hit Near US Nuclear Test Site, Over 100 Tremors Recorded | WION

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched fresh strikes on Beirut, targeting what Israel says are Hezbollah-linked sites in the Lebanese capital. The attacks come as Israel intensifies military operations across Lebanon amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah.

Israel-US Strike Iran: IDF Targets Beirut As Israel Intensifies Strikes Across Lebanon | WION

US President Donald Trump has urged Iranian diplomats stationed around the world to request asylum, amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. The call comes as the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to intensify across the region.

US-Iran War: Trump Urges Iranian Diplomats Worldwide To Request Asylum | WION

The United States has conducted a test launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from California, showcasing the country’s nuclear deterrence capabilities amid rising global tensions.

The unarmed missile was launched as part of a routine test designed to demonstrate the readiness, reliability and effectiveness of the US nuclear arsenal. Officials say such tests are conducted periodically to ensure the operational readiness of the Minuteman III system.

The launch comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions worldwide, with nuclear powers closely monitoring strategic military developments.


US-Iran War: US Tests Minuteman III ICBM California Amid Rising Global Tensions | WION

Global markets remain cautious as tensions continue to simmer in West Asia, keeping investors on edge and driving volatility in crude oil prices. Concerns over potential disruptions to energy supplies and shipping routes in the region have contributed to fluctuations in oil markets.

Analysts say geopolitical risks linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia are a key factor influencing investor sentiment and commodity prices, particularly crude oil, which remains sensitive to developments in the region.

US-Iran War: West Asia Tensions Keep Markets On Edge As Crude Oil Prices Remain Volatile | WION 

Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes, warning that ships attempting to pass could be attacked. The declaration came from officials linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as tensions escalate following US-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets.


Israel-US Strike Iran: Iran Announces Closure Of Strait Of Hormuz Amid Escalating War | WION

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has assumed a dominant leadership role in the country’s wartime decision-making as the conflict with the United States and Israel intensifies. Sources say the Guards are now central to military and political decisions, reinforcing a harder line in Tehran during the war.


US-Iran War: IRGC Takes Wartime Command Of Iran As Decentralised Strategy Raises Global Concerns

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says a new wave of “Operation True Promise 4” attacks has begun, involving missiles and drones targeting Israeli positions. Iranian statements said the strikes were aimed at what it described as “American-Zionist” targets.

Iran Strikes Back: Iran Launches ‘True Promise 4’ Wave, Explosions Rock Tel Aviv And Jerusalem |WION

The US House of Representatives has rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military action against Iran. The measure failed in a 219–212 vote, allowing Trump’s decision to strike Iran to clear another congressional hurdle.

The resolution sought to require the president to obtain formal congressional approval for further hostilities against Iran. It was introduced by lawmakers from both parties who argued Congress should assert its constitutional authority over decisions to go to war.

US-Iran War: US House Rejects Bid To Curb Trump’s Iran War Powers | WION Breaking

Azerbaijan has accused Iran of carrying out a drone attack on its Nakhchivan exclave, injuring four people and damaging infrastructure near the regional airport. Azerbaijani authorities said several drones crossed from Iranian territory, with one striking the airport terminal and another landing near a school.

Following the incident, Azerbaijan closed its southern airspace near the Iranian border for 12 hours and warned that the attack violated international law. Baku has also signalled that it may take retaliatory measures.

Iran has denied responsibility for the incident, saying it does not target neighbouring countries. The attack has raised concerns that the widening conflict in the region could spill into the South Caucasus.

US-Iran War: Azerbaijan Accuses Iran Of Drone Attack, Shuts Airspace Near Border | WION

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