President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric and strategy on Iran, suggesting the United States should play a role in shaping the country’s future leadership while backing military operations alongside Israel. The comments come as Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran through military strikes, economic sanctions and political messaging aimed at weakening Iran’s current regime. Trump has also made a series of bold global claims -- crediting himself for election outcomes abroad and pushing allies and rivals alike, from Israel to Europe, to align with his agenda. The result is a widening geopolitical confrontation that critics say reflects an expanding American power play — one that could reshape the balance of power in the West Asia and beyond.


US-Iran War: Trump's Global Powerplay is War, Threats and Boasting

As the West Asia war entered its 7th day, U.S. President Donald Trump made it clear that he will strike a deal with Iran only if it surrenders unconditionally. This comes as Iran has remained defiant in the wake of Israeli and U.S. strikes and is retaliating in multiple West Asian countries. Meanwhile, Israel has intensified its strikes in Lebanon. 


US-Iran War: Trump Warns Complete Destruction if Iran Doesn't Surrender Now 

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say about 50 fighter jets, guided by intelligence from Mossad, carried out a strike on an underground leadership bunker in Tehran linked to Iran’s regime. The operation reportedly involved the Blue Sparrow missile, a long‑range weapon with an estimated range of roughly 2,000 km.

Israel-US War With Iran: IDF Uses Blue Sparrow Missile on Khamenei Bunker 

Iran appears to be shifting tactics in its missile campaign against Israel and the United States. According to the Israel Defense Forces, daily Iranian missile launches have dropped by nearly 80% since February 28, signaling a possible strategic recalibration.

Analysts suggest Iran may be conserving its missile arsenal while attempting to exhaust US-Israeli air defence systems, stretching interceptor stockpiles and preparing for a longer conflict.

Israel-Iran War: Iran’s Evolving Missile Strategy Rattles US & Israeli Plans

Religious leaders have rallied around Donald Trump, offering prayers and support amid ongoing global conflicts and political crises. The gathering highlights the intersection of faith, politics, and leadership during turbulent times, as prominent spiritual figures emphasize guidance, protection, and solidarity with the U.S. president.

War & Prayer: Faith Leaders Gather Around Trump Amid Crisis

Iran appears to be shifting tactics in its missile campaign against Israel and the United States. According to the Israel Defense Forces, daily Iranian missile launches have dropped by nearly 80% since February 28, signaling a possible strategic recalibration.

Analysts suggest Iran may be conserving its missile arsenal while attempting to exhaust US-Israeli air defence systems, stretching interceptor stockpiles and preparing for a longer conflict.


Israel‑Iran War: Iran Shifts Tactics on Missile Barrages, Surprises US & Israel

Iran has intensified its retaliation in the Gulf, launching drone and missile attacks targeting U.S. military bases in Kuwait and warning that further strikes will follow. Tehran says the attacks are aimed at American assets in the region after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, signaling a widening regional conflict.

US-Iran War: Iran Intensifies Strikes on U.S. Bases Across the Gulf

A report by The New York Times suggests U.S. forces were likely responsible for a strike that hit a school in Minab, Iran, during attacks on a nearby IRGC naval base. Satellite imagery and verified videos indicate the school was struck alongside military buildings. The Pentagon says the incident is under investigation.

US-Iran War | Report: US Strike Likely Hit School During Attack on Iran Naval Base

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in the joint strikes launched by the United States and Israel. Israel and US have since launched one of the heaviest military bombardment in modern history. Iran responded with a retaliatory attacks on U.S. military installations across the region, hitting Israel, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. Iran has launched more than 2,000 low-cost drones at targets across the Middle East in a bid to overwhelm defences and spark chaos in the region. US and its allies are forced to fire million dollar missiles to stop these Iranian drones. The American stockpiles of munitions is running low. The longer the war extends, the more vulnerable US assets would be.


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Divisions are emerging within NATO over the escalating conflict with Iran. While Donald Trump is reportedly pushing allies to back military action, several European countries have refused to join offensive strikes, calling instead for restraint and diplomatic solutions. The dispute highlights growing transatlantic tensions over the war.

NATO-US Split: Trump Pushes NATO Into Iran War, Europe Refuses to Join Offensive 

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says American forces are decimating Iranian targets after 100 hours of Operation Epic Fury. The campaign reportedly targets military infrastructure and strategic assets amid the escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran across the wider West Asia region.

Israel-Iran War: 100 Hours of Operation Epic Fury | CENTCOM Says US Decimating Iranian Targets 

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister has made a defiant declaration, saying Tehran has “no option but to resist” what it calls aggression by the United States and Israel amid the ongoing war. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, he framed Iran’s stance as a historic and moral fight and vowed resistance “to the last bullet and last soldier,” while condemning foreign attacks and alleged violations of international law. Get the latest analysis on Iran’s evolving strategy and what this means for regional tensions.

Iran Deputy FM: “We Are Resisting an Aggression” Amid Escalating Conflict 

Iran has denied involvement in recent attacks on a Saudi Aramco oil facility, despite regional accusations linking Tehran to drone strikes in the Gulf. Iranian sources insist the country played no role in the incident, marking a key dispute in the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Israel-Iran War: Iran Says It Was Not Involved in Attack on Saudi Aramco

Masoud Pezeshkian says some countries have begun mediation efforts to try to end the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. Tehran insists it’s committed to lasting peace while defending its sovereignty and says talks must address those it claims “underestimated” it and ignited the war.

BREAKING: Iran President Says Some Countries Have Begun Mediation Efforts Amid Escalation 

Iran has denied responsibility for attacks on neighbouring countries and regional allies amid the widening West Asia conflict, asserting it is not targeting Gulf states or Cyprus despite multiple missile and drone incidents blamed on Tehran. Disputes over responsibility persist as tensions escalate across the Middle East.

Israel-Iran War: Tehran Denies Attacks on Gulf and Cyprus Amid Rising Tensions

Major air traffic disruptions are reported across West Asia as ongoing conflicts escalate. Airlines have canceled and diverted flights due to safety concerns, leaving travelers stranded and airports congested. Experts warn the aviation meltdown could continue until regional tensions stabilize, affecting international travel and cargo operations.

West Asia Aviation Chaos: Flights Disrupted Across West Asia Amid Escalating Conflict

The U.S. military is reportedly using the LUCAS drone, a reverse-engineered version of Iran’s Shahed-136, in its campaign against Tehran. A U.S. admiral praised the cost-effective kamikaze drone as Washington ramps up strikes while Iran continues attacks across the Gulf region.

US-Iran War: US Turns Iran’s Shahed Drone Against Tehran, Admiral Praises LUCAS Kamikaze Drone 

Fresh explosions were heard over Tel Aviv after the Israel Defense Forces said missiles were launched from Iran toward Israel. Air-defence systems were activated to intercept the incoming threat as sirens sounded across central Israel. Authorities urged residents to take shelter while interceptions were reported in the sky.

Iran Strikes Israel: Tel Aviv Explodes After Iran Missile Attack as Defence Systems Intercept

Donald Trump has rejected the possibility of Mojtaba Khamenei-son of Ali Khamenei-becoming Iran’s next supreme leader. Trump said the U.S. must have a role in Iran’s future leadership and called Khamenei’s son “unacceptable” and a “lightweight,” as Tehran prepares to choose a successor.

US Vs Iran: Trump Rejects Khamenei’s Son as Iran’s Next Leader | Calls Successor “Unacceptable” 

Iran Strikes Israel: Fresh Blasts Heard Over Tel Aviv After Iran Launches Missiles

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

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

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 

A swarm of more than 100 earthquakes has struck within about 80 kilometres of the Tonopah Test Range, a remote U.S. military site historically linked to weapons testing, prompting unusual attention as global tensions rise.


China, Iran And Now US: Earthquakes Or Nuclear Tests?

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

In a dramatic development amid the Iran war, Donald Trump has reportedly insisted that the United States should have a role in selecting Iran’s next Supreme Leader after the death of Ali Khamenei. Trump reportedly rejected the possibility of Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader’s son, succeeding him, calling the idea “unacceptable” and saying Iran needs a leader who can bring peace and stability.


US-Iran War: Reports Suggest Trump Demands Role In Choosing Iran’s Next Leader 

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