Was Ivanka Trump the target of a revenge assassination plot tied to Qasem Soleimani’s killing? Reports suggest an IRGC-linked terrorist threatened the Trump family and had information on Ivanka’s Florida home. Who is the suspect and what did investigators uncover? Scroll down to read more.

'No one can protect you': REVEALED! IRGC-linked terrorist allegedly plotted to assassinate Ivanka Trump to avenge Qasem Soleimani

Rubio criticised Iran’s reported move to control transit through the Strait of Hormuz, calling attempts to regulate the key international waterway “unacceptable”.

Expecting Iran response on Friday: Rubio says Trump reviewing allies’ military base denial

Trump called Iran’s latest attack on three US warships “a trifle,” insisting the ceasefire still holds even after one of the sharpest US-Iran confrontations since April. Scroll down for more.

Trump dismisses Iranian attack on three US warships in Strait of Hormuz as 'a trifle,' insists ceasefire still in place

Tensions in the Middle East escalated after Donald Trump claimed the United States has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route. The statement comes amid rising US-Iran confrontation and reports of fresh explosions in Tehran, with both sides trading accusations and military signals in the region.


US vs Iran: Trump Claims US Has Total Control Over Strait of Hormuz

The A-10 Warthog survives heavy battle damage using a 540-kilogramme titanium cockpit, redundant flight controls, and widely spaced twin engines, allowing it to fly even with missing parts.

How can the A-10 Warthog fly with heavy damage?

The USS Abraham Lincoln strike group conducts constant overwatch 500 miles off Iran. F-35C jets launch from its deck to intercept hostile drones, gather intelligence, and protect global shipping.

'Overwatch': How the US is monitoring Iran from the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln

 Iran's Fattah-2 glide vehicle travels at Mach 15. US Navy destroyers use SPY-6 radars and SM-6 interceptors to protect the USS Abraham Lincoln, but the weapon's low-altitude manoeuvres complicate tracking.

The Fattah-2 threat: Can the USS Abraham Lincoln's radar track Iran's fastest hypersonic missiles?

Iran launched drone strikes on US-owned data centres in the UAE and Bahrain, targeting the digital infrastructure supporting military AI and regional businesses following recent US-Israeli attacks.

‘US vs Iran’: Why Iran attacked US data centres in the Gulf

The US operates an $895 billion defence budget, dwarfing Iran's $15 billion military spend. Facing severe economic sanctions, Tehran cannot afford a long conventional war and relies heavily on asymmetric drone strikes and proxy tactics.

‘US vs Iran’: Can Iran afford a long war against the US?

'We have only just begun to fight', says Pete Hegseth; 'we hit nearly 200 targets', says Admiral Brad Cooper

The Minuteman III is the cornerstone of the land-based leg of the US nuclear triad. Capable of traveling at speeds of roughly 15,000 miles per hour (24,000 km/h) with a range exceeding 6,000 miles (9,650 km).

'Doomsday warning': Why US just fired a nuclear-capable Minuteman III ICBM from California?

Who is the US turning to for help in the war with Iran? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Washington has asked Kyiv for expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones, a threat Ukraine has faced for years.

What exactly is the US seeking and why now? Scroll down to read more.

Trump turns to THIS war-torn ally to solve the 'Shahed' drone crisis as Iran ramps up attacks

Is the US at risk of running out of interceptor missiles in the war with Iran? Former top US commander Sandy Winnefeld has warned it could become a “race against time,” as cheap Iranian drones face costly US interceptors. 

What does it mean for the US? Scroll down to read more.

'Race against time': Can US's Patriot, THAAD missiles outlast Iran’s Shahed drone swarms? Top military commander warns...

On Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, the 86-year-old Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was eliminated in a near-simultaneous strike that took just 60 seconds to execute.

‘Gone in 60 seconds’: How MOSSAD and CIA executed the assassination of Ali Khamenei

The Iranian “mothership” that was being used to launch drones on US bases and Gulf countries was hit by the US military. The extent of damage is not known. US Central Command said that none of its own warships had been struck by Iran. 

'Today they have ZERO...': Iranian 'mothership' Shahid Bagheri gone, CENTCOM releases video of strike

The US 5th Fleet in Bahrain uses $4 million Patriot PAC-3 interceptors to shield its base. The system tracks 100 targets at once, defending against missiles and $35,000 drone swarms.

'5th Fleet shielded': How Patriot PAC-3 protects US Navy headquarters in Bahrain

Iran’s Mach 15 Fattah-2 missile threatens Gulf assets with a 1,500 km range. The USS Abraham Lincoln counters this using 25-knot mobility, Aegis radars, and SM-6 interceptors to block strikes.

How deadly is Iran’s Fattah-2 hypersonic missile, and how can USS Abraham Lincoln’s air defence stop it?

Sinking the 100,000-tonne USS Abraham Lincoln requires penetrating advanced Aegis defences. Iran would need a massive saturation attack of drones and missiles just to damage its flight deck.

Unsinkable? What would it actually take for Iran to sink the USS Abraham Lincoln?

Iran claimed to hit the 100,000-tonne USS Abraham Lincoln with four missiles. Sinking the heavily fortified American supercarrier remains an almost impossible military feat.

’100,000 tons of warship’: Why sinking the USS Abraham Lincoln is Iran’s almost impossible dream

The USS Abraham Lincoln and its 5,000 crew face threats from Iran's Mach 15 Fattah-2 missile. Despite hypersonic speeds, sinking a US supercarrier remains nearly impossible due to layered defences.

More than 5,000 US personnel at risk: Can Iran sink the USS Abraham Lincoln with Fattah-2 missiles?

The USS Abraham Lincoln faces direct Iranian hypersonic missile threats in the Arabian Sea, while the USS Gerald Ford battles severe mechanical fatigue after 241 days deployed at sea.

USS Abraham Lincoln or USS Gerald Ford: Which is more at Risk?

US and Israeli forces struck Iranian military bases today. The operation utilised F-35I stealth fighters for radar evasion and F-15EX jets for heavy payload delivery to dismantle defences.

'US vs Iran': Which fighter jets led today’s joint attack on Iranian military bases?

Iran's Mach 15 Fattah hypersonic missile poses a major threat to US aircraft carriers. The US Navy counters this with the Mach 3.5 SM-6 interceptor, relying on terminal-phase defence. The SM-6 recently proved its combat effectiveness in the Red Sea.

'US vs Iran': Can the US Navy's deadly SM-6 interceptors shoot down Iran's fastest hypersonic missile?

The USS Abraham Lincoln is deployed in the Arabian Sea, roughly 700 kilometres from Iran. With a 2,000-kilometre range and a 1,500 kg warhead, Iran’s Khorramshahr-4 missile theoretically places the US supercarrier within direct striking distance.

'US vs Iran': Could Iran’s long-range Khorramshahr missile reach the USS Abraham Lincoln?

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'No one can protect you': REVEALED! IRGC-linked terrorist allegedly plotted to assassinate Ivanka Trump to avenge Qasem Soleimani

Rubio says Iran reply expected Friday as Trump weighs allies’ refusal over bases

Trump calls Iranian attack on US warships 'a trifle,' insists ceasefire holds

US vs Iran: Trump Claims US Has Total Control Over Strait of Hormuz

How can the A-10 Warthog fly with heavy damage?

How the US is monitoring Iran from the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln

Can the USS Abraham Lincoln's radar track Iran's fastest hypersonic missiles?

‘US vs Iran’: Why Iran attacked US data centres in the Gulf

‘US vs Iran’: Can Iran afford a long war against the US?

'We have only just begun to fight', says US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

'Doomsday warning': Why US just fired a nuclear-capable ICBM from California?

Trump asking THIS war-torn nation for help dealing with Iran

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‘Gone in 60 seconds’: How MOSSAD and CIA executed the assassination of Ali Khamenei

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'5th Fleet shielded': How Patriot PAC-3 protects US Navy headquarters in Bahrain

How deadly is Iran’s Fattah-2, and can USS Abraham Lincoln’s air defence stop it

Unsinkable? What would it actually take for Iran to sink the USS Abraham Lincoln

Why sinking the USS Abraham Lincoln is Iran’s impossible dream

Can Iran sink the USS Abraham Lincoln with Fattah-2 missiles?

USS Abraham Lincoln or USS Gerald Ford: Which is more at Risk?

Which fighter jets led today’s joint attack on Iranian military bases?

Can US Navy's SM-6 interceptors shoot down Iran's fastest hypersonic missile?

Could Iran’s long-range Khorramshahr missile reach the USS Abraham Lincoln?