The United States Department of Defense has provided new details on major U.S. strikes against Iran’s strategic Kharg Island, where American forces destroyed more than 90 Iranian military targets in a large‑scale air operation. President Donald Trump described the assault as one of the most powerful bombing raids in Middle Eastern history and emphasized that oil export infrastructure was intentionally spared for now.

Breaking: U.S. Strikes Over 90 Targets on Iran’s Kharg Island | Pentagon Details

Amid escalating tensions in the Gulf, Australia is deploying a Boeing E‑7A Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft along with air-to-air missiles to the region to support allied operations alongside the U.S. and Israel. This move is part of efforts to strengthen air defense capabilities and protect strategic shipping lanes and energy infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Breaking: US-Israeli War on Iran | Australia sending E-7A Wedgetail & Air-to-Air Missiles to the Gulf

Yemen’s Iran‑aligned Houthi rebels have publicly signaled their readiness to support Tehran in the broader Middle East conflict, expressing solidarity amid rising tensions between Iran and the U.S.–Israel coalition. While the group has not yet launched direct military intervention, its statements reflect deep political alignment with Iran’s position and show how regional alliances may be shifting.

Israel-Iran War: Yemen’s Houthis Back Tehran Amid Rising Middle East Tensions 

U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged that his vision for how the conflict with Iran should conclude may differ from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expectations, highlighting emerging strategic differences between Washington and Jerusalem.

U.S.-Israel Rift? Trump’s Iran Strategy May Diverge From Netanyahu 

Iran says it has laid out conditions to end the ongoing conflict, claiming it previously offered guarantees to ensure its nuclear program would not produce weapons. According to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the proposal aimed to assure the world that Tehran would not pursue nuclear arms.


US-Iran War: Trump Claims War Was Started To Stop Iran's Nuclear Programme 

President Donald Trump’s messaging on the US‑Iran war has drawn criticism as mixed signals continue to emerge about the conflict’s progress, duration, and goals. Trump at times suggests the war could end soon and simultaneously warns of escalating strikes, creating uncertainty about the U.S. strategy and timeline. Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury Secretary has indicated that no cost associated with the war is considered “unaffordable,” underscoring Washington’s commitment to the campaign despite mounting financial and economic impacts.

US‑Iran War: Trump’s Mixed Signals on Iran War Continue | US Treasury Says No Cost ‘Unaffordable’

Donald Trump continues to send conflicting signals on the war with Iran, saying the conflict could end soon while also warning Tehran it will “pay a big price.” The U.S. president has described Iran as a “nation of terror” even as questions grow over Washington’s strategy and the path to ending the war.

Meanwhile, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued defiant remarks, but Trump has not directly responded to them. U.S. officials, including the Treasury Secretary, say no cost will be considered “unaffordable” if it means confronting Iran, highlighting the growing geopolitical and economic stakes of the conflict.

US-Iran War: Trump Sends Mixed Signals On Iran War, Calls Tehran ‘Nation Of Terror’ 

Ukraine has opened access to vast battlefield datasets from drone missions, allowing allies to train advanced artificial intelligence systems using real combat data from the war with Russia. The platform reportedly includes thousands of photos and videos captured during drone operations.

Officials say the initiative could help partner nations improve AI-powered targeting, surveillance, and battlefield analysis. The move highlights how the Ukraine war is rapidly transforming military technology, with AI and drones becoming central to modern warfare strategies.

Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Opens Battlefield Drone Data To Train Allied AI Systems In War 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has laid out three key conditions for ending the ongoing war with the United States and Israel, including recognition of Iran’s legitimate rights and its peaceful nuclear programme. In a statement on social media, Pezeshkian said Tehran wants international acknowledgment of its rights, reparations for war damage, and firm international guarantees against future aggression before hostilities can cease. The demands come amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has disrupted energy markets and raised global security concerns. Iran insists these steps are necessary to build lasting peace and stability.

US-Iran War: Pezeshkian Says War Ends Only With Nuclear Rights, Reparations, Guarantees

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- IEA: Biggest Ever Oil Shock

US-Iran War: Iran Launches New Wave Of Missiles Towards Israel 

Speculation is growing over whether Iran could gain access to China’s powerful YJ-12 anti-ship missile, often dubbed a “carrier killer.” If deployed, the supersonic weapon could dramatically increase threats to U.S. naval forces and aircraft carriers operating in the Gulf.

Analysts say potential cooperation between Tehran, Beijing, and even Russian intelligence could reshape the regional military balance, raising concerns in Washington and among U.S. allies about the future of naval warfare in the Middle East.

US-Iran War: China’s ‘Carrier Killer’ Missile For Iran? YJ-12 Could Change Gulf Power Balance 

The Israel-Iran war has entered Day 14, with Israel launching fresh strikes on Tehran as tensions continue to escalate across the region. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed ongoing operations targeting Iranian military infrastructure while missile threats triggered emergency alerts. Authorities instructed residents to move to shelters and remain near protected spaces as incoming missiles were detected and air-defense systems worked to intercept them.

Israel-Iran War Day 14: IDF Bombards Tehran Again as Missile Alerts Send Residents to Shelters 

Iran’s drone and missile strikes are raising serious concerns inside the Pentagon after key radar systems linked to U.S. missile defenses in the Gulf were reportedly hit. Military analysts say Tehran is targeting the “eyes” of the U.S. defense network, critical radars used to track incoming threats. Watch this report for more details!


US-Iran War: Tehran Claims Largest US Radar In Gulf Destroyed

U.S. markets closed sharply lower after oil prices surged above $100 following Iranian strikes on two oil tankers. Rising energy prices have sparked fresh inflation concerns as investors brace for the upcoming Federal Reserve policy decision amid heavy losses across banks, tech, and retail stocks.


Iran War: Oil Shock Rocks Wall Street Markets

The war between the United States and Iran is growing more complex as Donald Trump delivers mixed signals on the conflict’s trajectory. While declaring that Iran is “paying a big price,” the U.S. president has also hinted at both escalation and possible endgame scenarios. Meanwhile, the United States Department of the Treasury signaled that no cost is considered “unaffordable,” even as the United States Department of Defense reportedly spent over $11.3 billion in the first week of operations. The situation intensified further after the crash of a KC‑135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft in Iraq, marking the fourth American aircraft loss since the war began.

US-Iran War: US Loses KC-135 Refueling Aircraft During Iraq Operation

US President Donald Trump says the war against Iran is moving “very rapidly” amid continued military operations and regional tensions, highlighting progress in the ongoing conflict. Trump also sharply criticised Iran, describing it as a “nation of terror and hate” and saying it is paying a big price for its actions. His remarks reflect growing US pressure on Tehran and Washington’s commitment to dismantling Iranian military capabilities.

US-Iran War Escalation: Trump Says War Moving Rapidly Against Iran 

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed revenge against the United States following recent strikes and escalating conflict in the region. In his first public message as leader, Khamenei warned that U.S. military bases across the Middle East could become targets if hostilities continue. He also signaled Iran would maintain pressure on its adversaries and expand the confrontation if necessary. The remarks come amid rising tensions between Iran, the United States and Israel, with missile attacks, military strikes and threats intensifying across the region.

US-Iran War: Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge, Threatens Attacks on U.S. Bases in Region 

Concerns over LPG supply are growing across India as the West Asia conflict disrupts global energy routes. Several restaurants have begun cutting menu items while households worry about possible shortages despite government assurances.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government is doing everything possible to safeguard India’s energy security and ensure stable supplies. Officials insist the situation is under control, but rising global fuel prices and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are keeping markets and consumers on edge.

US-Iran War: PM Modi Says India Won't Face Any Energy Crisis

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s military campaign against Iran could help bring about regime change in Tehran.

Speaking during a press conference, Netanyahu said Israeli and U.S. strikes had delivered major blows to Iran’s military infrastructure, including the Revolutionary Guards and the Basij paramilitary forces. He added that weakening the regime could create conditions for Iranians to challenge their leadership.

Netanyahu also attacked Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, calling him a “puppet of the Revolutionary Guards” and urging the Iranian people to seek a new path of freedom.

His remarks come as the conflict between Israel, Iran and allied groups continues to escalate across the Middle East.

US-Iran War: Netanyahu Says War Aims to Enable Iranians to 'Bring Down the Regime'

US-Iran War: Netanyahu Says Israel 'Crushing' Iran and Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s military campaign against Iran could help bring about regime change in Tehran.

Speaking during a press conference, Netanyahu said Israeli and U.S. strikes had delivered major blows to Iran’s military infrastructure, including the Revolutionary Guards and the Basij paramilitary forces. He added that weakening the regime could create conditions for Iranians to challenge their leadership.

Netanyahu also attacked Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, calling him a “puppet of the Revolutionary Guards” and urging the Iranian people to seek a new path of freedom.

His remarks come as the conflict between Israel, Iran and allied groups continues to escalate across the Middle East.


US-Iran War: Netanyahu Says New Iran Leader 'Can't Show His Face in Public'

Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising over Ahvaz, in Iran’s Khuzestan province, after reported airstrikes by Israel amid the escalating US‑Iran War (2026). According to reports, Israeli jets targeted military infrastructure and radar detection sites linked to Iranian forces in the area.


US-Iran War:  Smoke Rises in Iran's Ahvaz After Israeli Attack

Amid the intensifying conflict between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump said the situation is “moving along very rapidly,” praising the American military as “unsurpassed.” The comments come as the war enters a volatile phase with strikes continuing across the region.

US-Iran War: Trump Says Iran War Moving 'Very Rapidly' 

The United Kingdom’s Defence Secretary John Healey has suggested that Russia - and by implication President Vladimir Putin - may be playing a “hidden hand” role in Iran’s military tactics, particularly in its use of drones and combat methods across the Middle East. Healey cited briefings that indicate Iranian forces and their proxies are using combat techniques similar to Russian methods, raising concerns about increased coordination between Tehran and Moscow amid the ongoing US‑Iran conflict.

US-Iran War: British Defence Secretary Suggests Putin’s ‘Hidden Hand’ Behind Iran’s Drone Tactics 

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