The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims it attacked a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf. Tensions rise in the region as U.S. officials respond and maritime security concerns escalate. Stay updated for the latest developments.

US-Iran War: IRGC Claims Attack on U.S. Oil Tanker in Gulf

Sri Lanka’s Navy has rescued and brought ashore more than 200 crew members from the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr after the ship reported engine problems near its waters. The sailors were transported to Colombo Port and later moved to the Welisara Naval Base for medical checks and processing. The vessel is expected to be escorted to Trincomalee as authorities manage the humanitarian situation.

US-Iran War: Sri Lanka Rescues Crew Of Iran’s IRIS Bushehr, 200+ Sailors Brought Ashore

In an explosive statement, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is “no longer the bully of the Middle East” after Tehran reportedly apologized to neighbouring Gulf states amid the ongoing US‑Israel conflict in West Asia. Trump said Iran had been “beat to hell” by relentless strikes and suggested its recent diplomatic moves were effectively a form of surrender, a position that Iran’s leadership has denied.

'Iran Has The Right To Defend Itself': Pezeshkian Defends Strikes On Gulf

Tensions between the United States and Iran continue to rise as reports emerge about a possible deployment of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush to West Asia. Iranian sources claimed that Washington is preparing to send another carrier strike group to the region, but the United States has pushed back against these claims.

According to recent defense reports, the USS George H.W. Bush has completed its pre-deployment training and could soon be sent toward the Eastern Mediterranean. If deployed, it would become the third U.S. aircraft carrier operating near Iran, alongside the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Red Sea and USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea

US Rejects Iran's Claims: Trump Deploying USS George H.W. Bush To West Asia? 

In the first week of the escalating US-Israel war against Iran, over 3,000 targets in western Iran have reportedly been struck by combined air and missile campaigns. U.S. and Israeli forces have focused on military infrastructure, supply lines, and strategic sites, marking one of the most intense periods of attacks since the conflict began.

Officials warn that the concentrated strikes could further destabilize the region, disrupt civilian life, and increase tensions across West Asia. Analysts are closely monitoring how Tehran responds and whether escalation could spread beyond its borders.

US & Israeli Strikes Concentrated In Western Iran: Over 3,000 Targets In First Week Of War 

The United States has confirmed that multiple F‑15 warplanes crashed during active operations. The Pentagon’s first acknowledgment follows earlier unverified reports from regional sources.

The incident underscores the risks faced by aircraft in contested airspace, with potential casualties and operational impacts still under investigation. Analysts say such losses could affect air campaign strategies and reflect the increasing intensity of the US–Israel–Iran conflict.

US-Iran At War: CENTCOM Confirms Fighter Jets Downed In Friendly Fir

Gulf sovereign wealth funds, built over decades from oil riches, may now face their biggest test yet. As tensions rise in West Asia and energy infrastructure faces disruption risks, governments across the gulf could increasingly rely on these massive investment pools, originally designed as financial buffers for difficult times.


US-Iran War: Gulf Sovereign Funds Hold Trillions In Global Assets

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring countries after Iranian missile and drone attacks rattled several Gulf states. He said Tehran will avoid targeting regional nations unless attacks originate from their territory, a policy approved by Iran’s interim leadership council following the death of Ali Khamenei.


US-Iran War: Iran President Apologises To Gulf Nations After Drone & Missile Attacks

Israel says it has launched a broad wave of strikes on government targets in Tehran as the war with Iran continues to escalate. The Israeli military said the attacks targeted sites linked to Iranian authorities in the capital.


US-Iran War: Iran Strikes Trigger Air Raid Alerts in Israel

The United States plans to significantly increase weapons production as the conflict involving Iran intensifies. US President Donald Trump said American defence companies will quadruple weapons manufacturing to meet rising military demands.

According to Trump, the expansion of US weapons production is already underway, with new plants for advanced weapon systems being built and existing facilities scaling up output. The move is aimed at ensuring a steady supply of munitions and military hardware during ongoing operations.

The announcement comes as Washington seeks to maintain military readiness and replenish stockpiles while the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.

US-Iran War: Trump Says Defence Firms to Ramp Up Production 'Exquisite Class Weapons'

Israel says Iran has escalated the conflict by using cluster bomb warheads in ballistic missile strikes. According to the Israeli military, the missile’s warhead splits mid-air and scatters around 20 smaller explosive submunitions across a wide area, increasing the risk to civilians.

The development comes as Israel intensifies its campaign against Iranian targets, with the IDF reporting thousands of bombs dropped on strategic sites across Iran since the start of the war.

Iran-Israel War: Israel Claims Iran Using Cluster Bomb Missile

Israel's military said it launched a "broad wave" of strikes on Iran's capital of Tehran targeting regime infrastructure, with additional strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs. Iran responded early Friday with retaliatory strikes on Israel.



US-Iran War: Israel Confirms Wave of Strikes on Government Targets in Tehran

The United States says the ongoing war with Iran could last several weeks, with officials estimating the campaign may take around four to six weeks to achieve its objectives.

White House officials said Washington is making progress in the conflict and believes its operational goals, including gaining control of Iranian airspace, could be completed within that timeframe.

US President Donald Trump has also said the military campaign was initially projected to last four to five weeks, though he warned it could extend longer if necessary depending on developments on the ground.

US-Iran War: White House Claims Major Blow To US Navy

Israel has launched massive strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs and across Lebanon as the Iran war expands to a new front. The IDF says hundreds of Hezbollah targets have been hit, while the fighting has already displaced around 100,000 civilians. Fears are growing that Lebanon could become the next major battlefield in the widening Middle East conflict.

Israel-US War: Israel Pounds Beirut Suburbs As Iran War Expands Into Lebanon

Newly surfaced FBI memos from past interviews reportedly contain unsubstantiated allegations involving U.S. President Donald Trump linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Trump has denied all claims, while reports say the accusations stem from interviews conducted with a woman who alleged she was introduced to Trump by Epstein in the 1980s. The documents are now drawing renewed scrutiny and political attention.


Epstein Files: New FBI Files Reveal Unsubstantiated' Allegations Against Trump 

Israel launches a fresh wave of strikes on Tehran as the Iran war escalates across West Asia. Reports claim Russia may be sharing intelligence with Iran on U.S. military assets in the region, raising fears of a wider superpower confrontation. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a hardline ultimatum demanding Iran’s unconditional surrender.


US-Iran War: Reports Suggest Moscow Providing Tehran Intelligence To Target US Forces

Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government have firmly denied reports that their territory is being used to launch attacks into Iran. The statement came after claims of militant incursions across the Iran-Iraq border, prompting urgent talks between Iraqi Prime Minister and the Kurdish leadership. Officials insist Iraq will not allow its land to become a base for attacks against neighbouring countries.


Iraq, Kurds Declare: Country Not a Launchpad for Attacks on Neighbours Amid Iran War 

U.S. President Donald Trump remains in the spotlight for contradicting himself. Whether it is regarding oil prices or deployment of ground troops, he has made a serious of u-turns since the commencement of the war.


US-Iran War | Believe It or Not: Quote-Unquote From Trump Team 

Dubai-based billionaire businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor slammed U.S. President Donald Trump for starting the West Asia war. He questioned Trump on the collateral damage in the region and opined that the consequences will be borne by Americans as well. This comes amid a number of missile strikes by Iran on UAE. 


Dubai Tycoon Furious at Donald Trump: Who Gave You the Right to Drag West Asia Into War

The United States is preparing for a prolonged and potentially more intense conflict with Iran, as the Pentagon moves to replenish missile stockpiles and secure billions of dollars in new funding. After days of intense fighting alongside Israel, U.S. forces have already burned through large quantities of advanced munitions including Patriot interceptors, Tomahawk cruise missiles and THAAD air-defence systems. Officials estimate the first few days of the conflict alone may have cost nearly $11 billion, highlighting the enormous financial and logistical demands of the campaign...///


US Gears Up for Bigger Iran Fight: Pentagon Hunts Cash, Missiles as War Costs Surge 

Iran’s powerful Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile, capable of carrying a massive warhead of up to nearly 2 tons, has emerged as a major threat to Israel amid the escalating war. The Israel Defense Forces say operations against Iran are entering the next phase, with military planners preparing for another 1–2 weeks of intense strikes and retaliation across the region.


Israel-Iran War: Israel Faces Khorramshahr-4 Horror, Monster Missile Strikes Israel

Israel’s massive Operation Roaring Lion has unleashed hundreds of airstrikes across Iran, targeting military leadership, missile factories and launch sites. Reports say Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and dozens of senior officials were killed while key ballistic-missile infrastructure, including launchers near Qom, was dismantled. The first 100 hours of the campaign have dramatically reshaped the Iran war.


Israel-Iran War: 100 Hours Of Israel’s Operation Roaring Lion

The Blue Sparrow missile, an Israeli air-launched ballistic weapon, has grabbed global attention after reports it was used in a strike on Tehran targeting Iran’s top leadership. Capable of flying to the edge of space before plunging back at hypersonic speed, the missile has a range of nearly 2,000 km and is extremely difficult for air defences to intercept.


US-Iran War: What Is Blue Sparrow? Israel’s “Missile From Space” That Struck Tehran Bunker 

US-Iran War: Is There A Secret Russian-Iranian Intel Pact? Putin's Powerplay In West Asia

US-Iran War: Russia Secretly Aiding Iran? Trump Demands Unconditional Iran Surrender 

The escalating Iran war is sending shockwaves through global markets as Israel reportedly faces billions in weekly war costs while Iran halts tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have surged and stock markets are rattled as fears grow over disruptions to nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply moving through the vital chokepoint.


Iran War Batters Israel's Economy With $3 Billion Weekly Cost, Iran Shuts Strait of Hormuz

Missile and drone attacks have rattled multiple Gulf nations as the West Asia war widens beyond Israel and Iran. Tehran has denied targeting allied Gulf states, insisting its strikes are aimed only at U.S. military positions in the region. The escalating barrage is raising fears of a wider regional conflict.

Israel-Iran War: Iran Denies Gulf Drone Attacks As Missiles & UAVs Rock Region 

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 Yet To Reveal Its Deadly Missiles & Drone Inventories

Israel-Iran War: Iran Unleashes New Strategy on Missile Barrage, Surprises US & Israel

The escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict has raised concerns about India’s energy security and fuel supply stability. With global oil markets facing volatility, experts are questioning how long India can avoid passing rising crude costs on to consumers.

Government sources, however, say India currently has adequate reserves and mechanisms in place, assuring that fuel prices are unlikely to rise immediately despite disruptions in global energy supply chains.

US-Iran War: Reports Say Indian Government Assures Fuel Prices Won't Rise

Iran-Israel War: Israel Claims Iran Using Cluster Bomb Missiles

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