Ukraine’s advanced drone defence systems are drawing international attention, with countries across Europe, the U.S., and West Asia seeking Kyiv’s expertise to counter aerial threats. Ukrainian air defence units have successfully intercepted up to 90% of incoming drones, showcasing their cutting-edge technology and battlefield experience.


Iran War: Ukraine’s Drone Defence Systems In High Demand Across Europe and West Asia

CCTV and broadcast footage has captured Iranian missile strikes over Tel Aviv as the 2026 war between Iran, Israel and the U.S. continues. The ongoing exchange of missiles and drones highlights the growing intensity and risks of the war in West Asia.


 Iran War: CCTV Captures Iranian Missile Strike on Tel Aviv

In the ongoing US‑Iran war, US President Donald Trump said that Iran is seeking a deal to bring an end to the conflict, signalling a potential diplomatic opening. However, Abbas Araghchi — Iran’s foreign minister — dismissed those claims, saying no concrete proposal or negotiation framework is currently on the table from Tehran.


US-Iran War: Trump Says Iran Seeking Deal, Araghchi Says No Proposal On Table 

Iran has accused the U.S. and Israel of carrying out false flag operations as tensions in the Gulf continue to rise. Tehran claims a U.S.-made drone, called “LUCAS,” has been cloned and is being used to target Arab nations. The fallout is already being felt across GCC countries, and Iran has warned it could strike key cities in the UAE if the conflict escalates further. Experts say the situation risks destabilizing the region and could disrupt trade and energy routes throughout the Persian Gulf.

US-Iran War: Iran Claims US Built Drone's Clone 'LUCAS' To Attack Arab Nations

Amid rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, India is expected to rely heavily on the Indian Navy to safeguard its vital oil shipping routes. With a large share of India’s crude imports passing through this narrow maritime chokepoint and tensions involving Iran raising fears of disruption, New Delhi’s naval strategy in the Gulf is under sharp focus as the Hormuz crisis deepens.


Strait Of Hormuz Crisis: India To Rely On It's Own Navy To Secure Hormuz 

US-Israel Wat With Iran: Latest Developments
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Iran War: Trump Again Says 'Talking' To Iran | Trump Pressures NATO, China Over Hormuz 

Widespread protests have erupted in the U.K. and Canada against the Israel-U.S. war on Iran. In London, authorities arrested 12 people as demonstrators voiced opposition to military strikes, with some supporting Reza Pahlavi and others, including rapper Bob Vylan, chanting against the IDF, prompting police investigations. In Canada, al Quds Day rallies featured symbolic figures of dead children, highlighting the growing global anti-war sentiment and public outrage over escalating Middle East tensions.

Israel-US War on Iran: Pro & Anti-Iran Rallies Erupt in London | Al Quds Day Rallies

Iran has called for a “serious review” of its ties with Gulf nations, with Iranian officials emphasising that regional neighbors cannot function independently of each other. The statement comes as Gulf states face the fallout of U.S. and Israeli operations targeting Iran, and as Tehran denies any involvement in recent Saudi oil attacks.


US-Iran War: Iran Calls For ‘Serious Review’ Of Gulf Relations Amid Regional Tensions 

Australia and Japan have declined U.S. President Donald Trump’s request to send warships to the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Both nations cited regional security concerns and the risk of escalating tensions in West Asia. The decision comes amid Trump’s push to form a multinational naval coalition to safeguard one of the world’s busiest oil shipping lanes, highlighting growing divisions among U.S. allies over Middle East security responsibilities.


US-Iran War: Australia, Japan Refuse Trump’s Call To Send Warships To Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued stern warnings to both NATO allies and China, saying the alliance could face a “very bad future” if member nations fail to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. He also indicated that the upcoming summit with Xi Jinping could be delayed unless China steps up to address regional security concerns. Trump emphasised that countries benefiting from vital shipping routes must contribute, while discussing the issue with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid escalating West Asia tensions.


US-Iran War: Trump Warns NATO, Xi Summit At Risk If Allies Don’t Assist

President Trump declared that the U.S. has beaten Iran “both militarily, economically, and in every other way” in a Truth Social post on Saturday, and called on countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz to “take care” of the closed passage.


US-Iran War | Trump: 100% Of Iran's Military Capability Already Destroyed

Countries are managing economies during war through emergency measures like energy price caps, fuel subsidies, and releasing strategic reserves to combat inflation and supply disruptions. Governments are diversifying energy sources, offering fiscal support to affected sectors, and using monetary policy to navigate soaring oil prices and market volatility. 


US-Iran War: How Are Countries Managing Their Economies Amid War

Lebanon is reportedly preparing to form a delegation to engage in potential peace talks with Israel as regional tensions rise amid the ongoing US‑Israel war with Iran. Officials say the move aims to reduce hostilities along the border and explore diplomatic solutions, though Lebanon has stressed that a ceasefire should be in place before negotiations.


'No French Plan' To Stop War: Lebanon to Form Delegation for Potential Talks with Israel

Iran has pressed on with sustained missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region, despite repeated protests from its neighbours, in ongoing retaliation in the war launched by the United States and Israel.


Iran War: US-Allies Gulf Nations Report Multiple Interceptions, Explosions

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

Iran has deployed about a dozen mines in ​the Strait of Hormuz, two sources familiar with the matter ‌said, in a move likely to complicate the reopening of the narrow waterway, an important route for shipping oil and liquefied natural gas.
Exports of ​oil and LNG through the strategic chokepoint along Iran's ​coast have effectively been halted by the war launched 12 ⁠days ago by the United States and Israel, helping to ​drive a surge in world energy prices.

Iran War: US Intelligence Reports Says Iran Laying Mines in Strat of Hormuz

In the ongoing US‑Iran war, President Donald Trump said U.S. forces have “totally demolished” military targets on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island, a key hub for the country’s oil exports, as part of intensified airstrikes. Trump also warned of further strikes — including on oil infrastructure — if Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling continued escalation in the conflict.


US-Iran War | Trump: Strikes Demolished Most Of Kharg Island

The Indian Navy has deployed warships near the Persian Gulf amid escalating tensions in West Asia, as the US‑Iran conflict intensifies. Officials say the deployment aims to protect India’s strategic interests, shipping routes, and energy supply lines.


Two India-Bound Navy Vessels Cross the Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Regional Tensions

In the midst of the US‑Iran war, Iranian officials have declared that the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened to U.S. and Israeli vessels, effectively restricting access for their ships despite global calls to secure the vital shipping lane.


Iran War: Trump Urges Naval Coalition as Iran Says Hormuz Closed

All six crew members aboard a US KC-135 refuelling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq have been confirmed dead, according to US Central Command.

The aircraft went down during a mission supporting the US campaign against Iran. Two KC-135 tankers were involved in the operation, but the second aircraft landed safely. Officials say the crash occurred in what the military described as “friendly airspace.”

US officials have said the incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

The loss of the tanker and its crew highlights the risks facing US forces as the war with Iran continues to escalate across the region.

Iraq Crash: US Airmen Killed Identified as One Major Three Captains & Two Tech Sergeants

Iran War: Araghchi Hits Back at Trump's Plan on Hormuz

New reports and a video circulating online suggest that missiles may have been launched from Bahrain toward Iran, fueling speculation about whether the United States is using bases in the Gulf for strikes. The footage appears to show launches from the HIMARS rocket system, which is operated by the United States Central Command. While the video has not been independently verified, it has triggered fresh debate about the widening scope of the Iran conflict and the possible involvement of Gulf-based US military assets.


Iran War: US Launching Iran Strikes From Gulf? Video Shows Missiles Fired From Bahrain

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is ‘wounded and likely disfigured’. He confirmed reports about Ali Khamenei's son being injured on the first day of the conflict.

“Iran’s leadership is in no better shape, desperate and hiding. They’ve gone underground, cowering. That’s what rats do. We know the new so-called not-so supreme leader is wounded and likely disfigured,” Hegseth told reporters.

US-Iran War: Hegseth Claims Iran Figure Linked To Trump Plot Eliminated

The United States is preparing to deploy additional Marines to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as tensions in the region continue to escalate.


US-Iran War | Reports: Iranian Strikes Damage Five US Planes in Saudi Arabia

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