Satellite imaging company Planet Labs has delayed the release of satellite imagery from the Gulf conflict zone by 96 hours, citing safety concerns as the regional war continues to escalate. The move comes amid growing fears that real-time imagery could expose sensitive military positions or strategic infrastructure during ongoing strikes.


US-Iran War: Planet Labs Delays Gulf War Satellite Images; Bahrain Tightens Security

The escalating war in West Asia is triggering a global energy shock as disruptions spread across the region’s critical oil and gas routes. The strategic Strait of Hormuz, a passage that normally carries about 20% of the world’s oil and LNG supplies, has seen shipping severely disrupted amid the conflict.

Energy markets are already feeling the impact. Iraq’s oil production has plunged dramatically, with exports falling as tanker traffic through the strait stalls and storage tanks fill up. Meanwhile, several Gulf producers are cutting output, widening the shock to global oil supply and pushing crude prices sharply higher.

US-Iran War: US Spares Iran Oil Sector As Hormuz Crisis Sparks Global Energy Shock

A dramatic power shift has taken place in Iran as Mojtaba Khamenei has been named the new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in an airstrike at the start of the ongoing war involving United States and Israel.

US-Iran War: Iran Reveals New Supreme Leader | Ali Khamenei's Son Mojtaba Chosen to Succeed Him

As the war in West Asia enters its eighth day, the Israel Defense Forces claims Iran still possesses over 2,500 ballistic missiles, raising alarm about the scale of Tehran’s strike capability. Israeli military officials say Iran has been rebuilding its missile production and stockpiles after the 2025 Israel-Iran conflict, restoring a large part of its arsenal.


US-Iran War: Israel Warns Iran Has 2,500 Ballistic Missiles As War Enters Day Eight

As the Iran–Israel–US war intensifies across the Middle East, regional governments are taking unprecedented steps in the information battle. Officials in Bahrain have issued strict warnings to residents against filming or sharing videos of strike sites — threatening arrests and penalties amid concerns over misinformation and national security.

Meanwhile, satellite imagery provider Planet Labs has announced a 96‑hour delay on new images over the Gulf states and adjacent conflict zones, citing safety concerns and the risk of real‑time battlefield data being misused.

US-Iran War: Iranian Drone Damages Desalination Plant In Bahrain 

Iran’s capital Tehran has been engulfed in toxic smoke and oily rainfall after massive fires erupted at fuel depots struck during the ongoing war. Authorities have issued urgent advisories asking residents to stay indoors and avoid exposure to rainfall due to fears of hazardous “toxic rain.”

The fires released large amounts of hydrocarbons, sulfur compounds and nitrogen oxides, creating dense black clouds over the city and severely degrading air quality. Officials warned that when these pollutants mix with rainwater, they can produce highly acidic precipitation capable of causing skin burns and lung damage.

Iran War Enters a Dangerous Phase | Iran Accuses US & Israel of War Crimes

US-Iran War: Iran's Attack on Desalination Plant, a Retaliation for US' Strike? 

US-Iran War: Hormuz Crisis Sparks Global Energy Shock As Iraq Oil Output Collapses

A seventh United States soldier has died from injuries sustained during Iran’s counter-attack on a base in Saudi Arabia, marking another deadly escalation in the ongoing conflict. The US military confirmed that the service member succumbed to wounds days after the strike, raising the number of American troops killed in the war with Iran to seven.

The attack was part of Iran’s initial retaliation against US and Israeli operations in the region. The growing death toll highlights the rising risks for American forces stationed across the Middle East as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to intensify.

US-Iran War: American Soldier Succumbs to Injuries From Iranian Strike on Saudi 

The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is intensifying as aerial bombardments and missile retaliation reshape the battlefield. Iranian politician Ali Larijani has accused Washington and Tel Aviv of hiding heavy battlefield losses while continuing large-scale airstrikes on Iranian targets.

In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it is preparing to unveil new long-range ballistic missiles as Tehran fires drones and missiles across the region. Meanwhile, US and Israeli officials say their strikes have destroyed a large portion of Iran’s missile launch infrastructure, sharply reducing the number of missiles Tehran can fire.

US-Iran War: US & Israel Claims Iran Running Out Of Missile Launchers

Fresh reports have raised concerns over China’s possible link to Iran’s missile fuel supply amid the escalating conflict in West Asia. Two Iranian vessels reportedly departed from Gaolan Port in Zhuhai, sparking speculation that they could be transporting chemicals used in rocket fuel.

According to US officials, the ships are connected to a sanctioned Iranian shipping line and may be carrying materials that could support Tehran’s missile program. Ship tracking data suggests the vessels left China as the war intensifies between Iran, Israel, and the United States, raising new geopolitical questions about Beijing’s role in the crisis.

US-Iran War: China Linked To Iran Missile Fuel? Iranian Ships Leave Zhuhai During War 

US-Iran War: US & Israel Bomb Iran From The Skies; IRGC Threatens Long-Range Ballistic Missile Debut

A sharp rift has emerged between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer over the escalating West Asia conflict. Reports suggest the United Kingdom may deploy an aircraft carrier strike group to the region, while also allowing the United States to use British military bases.

Trump criticised London for considering joining the conflict “too late” and said the U.S. does not need British military assistance. The development highlights growing tensions among Western allies as the war spreads across the Middle East and global powers debate their military roles in the crisis.


US-Iran War: Trump Says Do Not Need British Military Help, Slams UK Joining Conflict 'Too Late'

The United States and Israel are reportedly considering a high-risk special forces operation inside Iran to secure the country’s highly enriched uranium stockpile. Intelligence estimates suggest Iran possesses around 450 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, material that experts say could potentially be further enriched to weapons-grade levels within weeks.


Iran War: US, Israel Weigh Special Forces Mission To Seize Iran’s Uranium Stockpile: Sources 

The impact of the escalating US-Iran conflict is spreading across the Gulf region as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain report fresh drone and missile attacks. Riyadh has warned that Iranian strikes threaten regional stability, raising fears of a wider Middle East war.

The attacks come as tensions intensify between Iran, the United States and Israel, with Gulf nations now increasingly caught in the crossfire. Analysts say the developments could force countries like Saudi Arabia to reassess their diplomatic and security stance as the conflict risks dividing the Islamic world and destabilizing key energy and shipping routes in the region.

US-Iran War: Gulf States Under Fire As Iran Launches Drone, Missile Attacks Amid US War 

Iran has confirmed that 104 sailors were killed and 32 wounded after the Iranian navy frigate IRIS Dena was struck by a U.S. submarine in the Indian Ocean near the coast of Galle, according to Iranian military officials. The wounded sailors are receiving treatment in hospitals in Sri Lanka following rescue operations by Sri Lankan naval forces.

Tehran condemned the strike as “inhuman”, saying the attack represents a major escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Iran and the United States. The warship had reportedly been carrying about 180 crew members when it was torpedoed, marking one of the deadliest naval losses for Iran in recent years and a dramatic expansion of the conflict beyond the Middle East into the Indian Ocean region.

US-Iran War: Iran Says 104 Killed In Attack On IRIS Dena 

A UAE tugboat has sunk in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, with three crew members reported missing. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the sinking, though early reports suggest the vessel may have been struck by missiles as tensions escalate in the region. The United Arab Emirates has launched search and rescue operations while maritime traffic remains on high alert. The incident highlights growing risks to shipping in one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes, where nearly one-fifth of global oil supply passes daily. The Strait of Hormuz continues to face disruptions as the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the United States threatens regional stability and global energy markets.

US-Iran War: Iran Claims US Submarine Attacked & Sank IRIS Dena With a Torpedo

US-Iran War: UAE Tugboat Sinks in Strait of Hormuz Amid Missile Strike Reports

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

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

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

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

The United Kingdom says the drone strike on its RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus was not launched from Iran, clarifying that the attack did not originate from Iranian territory, though the drone was reportedly of Iranian design. Iran has also denied involvement in strikes on Cyprus and Azerbaijan amid escalating regional tensions.

Cyprus & Azerbaijan Strikes: Iran Rejects Allegations, UK Clarifies Drone Origin

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 

Saudi Arabia reports successfully intercepting and destroying an Iranian cruise missile near Al‑Kharj. The missile, allegedly targeting strategic sites, was neutralized by the Saudi air defense system, preventing casualties or damage. The incident highlights ongoing regional tensions and the growing missile threat in the Gulf.

BREAKING: Saudi Intercepts Iranian Cruise Missile Near Al‑Kharj

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

#Gravitas Hezbollah has deployed its elite Radwan forces to southern Lebanon to confront advancing Israeli troops. While Israel continues to launch strikes against Hezbollah strongholds across the country


Israel-US War With Iran: Hezbollah Deploys Elite Fighters to Confront Israeli Forces

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

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