Amid the Israel‑Iran war, explosions and missile activity were reported in and around Cyprus, where Britain’s strategic RAF bases are located, after the UK agreed to let the United States use some British bases for limited defensive action against Iranian missile threats. British Defence Secretary John Healey said two missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus amid Iran’s retaliation for joint US‑Israeli strikes on Iran, though authorities believe they were not deliberately aimed at the island.

Israel-Iran War: Explosions in Cyprus Amid Israel-Iran War, Starmer Approves US Base Use

President Donald Trump declared a four-week military campaign against Iran as tensions spiral across the Middle East. Iran launched missiles at a U.S.-run naval base in Bahrain, targeting the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, with videos showing thick smoke rising from the area. Explosions were also reported near a UK base in Cyprus, deepening fears of a widening regional conflict.


US-Iran War: Trump Warns Of 'Likely More' US Troop Deaths As Iran Conflict Rages

Amid the Israel‑Iran war, explosions and missile activity were reported in and around Cyprus, where Britain’s strategic RAF bases are located, after the UK agreed to let the United States use some British bases for limited defensive action against Iranian missile threats. British Defence Secretary John Healey said two missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus amid Iran’s retaliation for joint US‑Israeli strikes on Iran, though authorities believe they were not deliberately aimed at the island.


Israel-Iran War: UK Claims Missiles Fired In 'Direction Of Cyprus' During Iran Conflict 

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has agreed to let the United States use British military bases for limited defensive strikes against Iranian missiles, aiming to prevent further attacks on allies and protect regional security. Starmer stressed the move is defensive and not part of broader offensive operations.

 UK's Starmer Says US Can Use British Bases for Defensive Strikes Against Iran Missiles 

US-Iran War: Trump Declares 4 Weeks Of Iran War, Warns There Could Be More Casualties

New intelligence reveals the CIA tracked Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for six months, providing critical data that allowed Israel to carry out a precise strike on Khamenei and other senior Iranian leaders. The operation marks a major escalation in the US‑Israel war on Iran, highlighting months of covert intelligence work and coordination between the two countries’ military and intelligence services.

US-Iran War: Inside the CIA’s 6‑Month Hunt for Khamenei and Intel Behind Iran Strike

Israel-Iran War: Reports Of Blast At UK's RAF Akrotiri Base Emerge As Iran 'Fires Missiles' 

U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House after a weekend at Mar-a-Lago as military operations against Iran continue. The conflict has escalated, with the first American casualties reported. Trump reassures the public, signaling that U.S. objectives remain focused on neutralizing Iranian threats and preventing nuclear escalation.

US-Iran War: Trump Returns to White House Amid Iran War Escalation

Iran launched missiles at a U.S.-run naval base in Bahrain, targeting a facility that serves as the headquarters of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet. Thick smoke was seen rising from the area in newly surfaced videos. The strike comes as Tehran vows retaliation following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.


US-Iran War: Iran Missile Strike Hits US Naval Base In Bahrain, Chaos Grips Middle East

U.S. President Donald Trump says the ongoing conflict with Iran may last around four weeks as military operations continue, acknowledging the campaign’s scale and reiterating U.S. objectives in the region.

US-Iran War: Trump Says War With Iran Could Last Four Weeks 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are mobilized to full strength amid escalating conflict with Iran. The IDF has reportedly struck key targets in Tehran, marking a major escalation in the ongoing US‑Israel war on Iran. Netanyahu vowed further military action as tensions in the region continue to rise, with international observers warning of a widening Middle East conflict.

Israel-Iran War: Netanyahu Vows to Intensify Air Strikes on Tehran 

Mass gatherings, chants, tears and protests have erupted across Tehran and cities throughout Iran after the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US-Israel strikes. Mourners gathered in public squares, waving flags, crying and chanting anti-Western slogans, while some demonstrators called for revenge against the United States and Israel. The emotionally charged scenes reflect deep grief and rising tensions as Iran reels from the loss of its long-time leader amid an escalating regional conflict.

US-Iran War: Mass Mourning and Anger in Tehran After Khamenei Killed by Strikes

German lawmakers and security officials have warned that Iran could activate sleeper cells or proxy networks in Europe as tensions soar following the US‑Israel strikes on Iran and the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Intelligence oversight leaders in Berlin said retaliation beyond the Middle East, including covert terror activity, “cannot be ruled out,” stressing heightened vigilance by European security services.

US-Iran War: German Officials Warn Iran Could Activate Its Sleeper Cells

Israel-Iran War: Netanyahu Says IDF Mobilized at Full Strength, Striking Heart of Tehran

Iranian media report that at least 43 security personnel, mostly border guards, were killed in a bombing at a border regiment headquarters in Mehran, near the Iraq border. The attack reportedly damaged nearby buildings and was described by Iranian news outlets as a hostile act amid the ongoing US‑Israel war on Iran. Iranian authorities have blamed foreign agents for the strike, though details remain unverified.

BREAKING | Iranian Media: 43 Killed in Mehran Border Bombing Near Iraq

U.S. President Donald Trump says 48 Iranian leaders have been killed during ongoing US‑Israeli strikes on Iran, describing the campaign as moving “rapidly” and highly successful. The comments came in a Fox News interview as the joint military offensive continues following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The strikes have targeted top Iranian officials and strategic sites amid escalating regional conflict.

US-Iran War: U.S. President Donald Trump Says 48 Iranian Leaders Killed 

Israeli rescue teams are searching for survivors after an Iranian ballistic missile struck a building in Beit Shemesh, central Israel, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens. First responders, including Magen David Adom paramedics, are combing through rubble amid chaotic scenes as emergency crews work to evacuate victims and locate people trapped under debris. The attack came during Tehran’s broad retaliation against Israel and U.S. targets in the ongoing conflict following joint U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran.

Iran Strikes Israel: Israeli Rescue Teams Search for Suvivors After Iranian Strike

The Pentagon has officially denied Iran’s claim that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier was hit during recent missile attacks in the Gulf. U.S. Central Command confirmed the carrier was not struck, and the missiles did not come close. This comes amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran following ongoing military operations in the region.

Breaking: U.S. 'Fact Checks' Iranian Claims That It Has Targeted USS Abraham Lincoln

U.S. intelligence officials say the CIA tracked Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s movements for months, providing precise location intelligence that helped U.S. and Israeli forces time a deadly strike on a high‑level meeting of Iranian leaders in Tehran. This intelligence reportedly enabled the daylight attack that killed Khamenei and top commanders, a major escalation in the US‑Iran conflict.

US-Israel Strike Iran: CIA Tracked Iran’s Khamenei for Months Before Coordinated US‑Israel Attack 

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defence has confirmed that three people were killed and 58 others injured in Iranian missile and drone strikes amid the escalating Israel-Iran war. The victims, including Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals, were hurt as Iranian projectiles - including ballistic missiles and drones , penetrated some air defences, causing debris-related damage across the UAE. Authorities continue intercepting threats while emergency services respond to the aftermath of the assault.

US-Iran War: Three Killed, 58 Injured in UAE as Iranian Strikes Hit Gulf Nation

US-Iran War | Tehran: Chants, Tears & Protests After Supreme Leader's Death 

Pentagon says three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury. US Centcom says that several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and are in the process of being returned to duty. Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing.

US-Iran War | Pentagon: 3 U.S. Soldiers Killed, 5 Injured in Iran Ops

Watch released footage of Israel and U.S. forces raining bombs, missiles, and precision strikes across Iran in one of the most intense military operations in recent history. Israeli fighter jets, backed by U.S. support, targeted dozens of strategic sites, including missile arrays, air defense systems and military infrastructure deep inside Iran. The footage captures explosions, aerial combat visuals and the scale of the offensive amid escalating regional conflict.

US-Israel Attack Iran: Watch Israeli Jets Rain Bombs and Missiles Across Iran

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