Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first public message since assuming power, calling for the closure of all U.S. military bases across the Middle East. The statement was broadcast on Iranian state television and did not feature Khamenei appearing in person.

In the message, Khamenei urged Gulf nations hosting American forces to shut down those bases, warning they could become targets if they remain operational.

He also reiterated Iran’s hardline stance amid the ongoing conflict, saying the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed as a pressure point against Iran’s adversaries.

The remarks mark the first official statement attributed to Khamenei since he took over as Iran’s leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.


US-Iran War: Iran’s New Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Calls For Closure Of All US Bases In Region | WION

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first public address since taking power, warning that all U.S. military bases in the region must be shut down.

In his message, Khamenei said countries hosting American forces should close those bases or risk attacks. The remarks come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and ongoing confrontation involving Iran and the United States.


US-Iran War: Iran’s New Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Warns: Close US Bases Or Face Attacks | WION

Iran is reportedly looking to acquire Chinese-made supersonic anti-ship missiles that analysts say could significantly strengthen its naval strike capabilities in the Persian Gulf. The missile under discussion is believed to be an export variant of China’s YJ-12 system.

US-Iran War: Iran Eyes China’s ‘Carrier-Killer’ Missile Amid Gulf Tensions | WION

Democratic lawmakers in the United States are raising questions after reports suggested a U.S. strike may have hit a school in Minab, Iran. According to sources familiar with an internal investigation, outdated intelligence may have contributed to the targeting decision.

US-Iran War: US Democrats Question Reports Of Iran School Strike In Minab | WION

Airlines across Asia are raising ticket prices as jet fuel costs surge sharply in recent weeks. Industry data shows aviation fuel prices have nearly doubled, putting significant pressure on airline operating costs.

US-Iran War: Asia Airlines Raise Fares As Jet Fuel Prices Surge | WION

Reports say the suspected attacker in the Michigan synagogue shooting is dead. Authorities responded to an active shooter situation at a synagogue in the US state of Michigan, triggering a major law enforcement response.

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The disruption of shipping and energy supplies linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis is beginning to impact several industries in India, including glass manufacturing. The sector relies heavily on continuous fuel supply because glass furnaces must remain operational around the clock.

Industry executives say furnace operations cannot simply be stopped, as shutting them down risks major technical damage and significant financial losses. Glass plants require constant heat to maintain production, making them especially vulnerable to fuel shortages and supply disruptions.

The crisis around the Strait of Hormuz has already triggered wider economic ripple effects across India, with industries facing rising energy costs and supply pressures as shipping traffic through the key energy corridor declines.

US-Iran War: Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Hits India’s Glass Industry | WION

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the serious security situation in the region. 

US-Iran War: PM Modi Speaks With Iran’s President Pezeshkian | WION

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that the Indian government is working to diversify fuel sources and strengthen energy security amid global supply challenges. At the same time, domestic LPG cylinder prices have been hiked due to supply constraints and rising global fuel costs, prompting concern among consumers. 


PM Modi Assures on Diversifying on Fuel Source & Domestic LPG Cylinders Prices Hiked Amid Shortage

U.S. President Donald Trump has weighed in on the future political prospects of social media star‑turned‑boxer Jake Paul, suggesting that Paul could become a significant figure in American politics. Trump’s comments come as Paul’s public profile continues to grow, with the influencer branching into political commentary and endorsing conservative positions. 


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Scientists are warning about the possibility of a “Super El Niño” developing later this year, raising concerns about extreme weather events across the world.

A Super El Niño is a stronger version of the El Niño climate phenomenon, which can significantly impact global temperatures, rainfall patterns, and storm activity. Experts say such events can trigger severe heatwaves, floods, droughts, and stronger storms in different parts of the world.

Climate Alert: Possibility Of 'Super El Nino' Later This Year

Despite ongoing military strikes and fires in war‑torn Tehran, the Iranian capital has recently recorded air quality readings that are cleaner than in heavily polluted Indian cities like New Delhi and Bengaluru, according to recent air quality data. Tehran’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was reported in the good range (around 33–42), while many Indian cities were in the unhealthy or poor category due to chronic pollution problems.


War Torn Tehran Records Cleaner Air Than Pollution Hit Delhi

Iran’s state media say that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the wife of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is alive despite earlier reports claiming she died from injuries in a U.S.‑Israel airstrike that killed her husband. 


US-Iran War: Wife of Iran's Late Supreme Leader Alive, Says State Leader

Iran is reportedly close to finalising a major deal with China to acquire advanced supersonic anti‑ship missiles that could significantly enhance its naval strike capabilities amid the escalating US‑Iran war. The missiles — believed to be China’s CM‑302 export variant of the YJ‑12 — are designed to fly low and fast, evading defences and threatening large surface warships operating in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. While Beijing has denied the reports, experts say such a pact would complicate U.S. naval strategy and raise the stakes in any future maritime confrontation.


US-Iran War: China-Iran Close Deal for Missiles That Can Sink US Warships 

In a controversial remarks during the ongoing US‑Iran war, US President Donald Trump said that when he asked military officials why Iranian warships were sunk instead of captured, one of his generals replied that “it’s a lot more fun” to sink them — a comment that drew laughter from the audience. Trump also boasted about the number of Iranian vessels destroyed and framed the military campaign as highly successful, even suggesting the conflict could be nearing its end.


US-Iran War: Trump Says His Generals Told Him 'It was Fun to Watch Ships Sink' 

West Asia has been facing the brunt of Iran's retaliatory attacks. U.S. bases, airports, oil facilities, hotels and even residential buildings have not been spared. This has now propelled a rush among Gulf magnates to build bunkers.


US-Iran War: Rich Gulf Arabs Rush to Build Private Bunkers as West Asia War Rages

#Gravitas The United States is deploying artificial intelligence to hunt targets deep inside Iran, turning war into a data-driven operation. 


US-Iran War: How the U.S. Is Using AI to Hunt, Strike Targets in Iran 

As the US‑Iran war continues with no end in sight, the mounting economic and political costs are emerging as a major challenge for the Trump administration. Officials recently estimated that the first six days of the conflict cost the United States at least $11.3 billion, with munitions, deployments and operations burning through huge resources and prompting possible requests for tens of billions more in funding from Congress.


US-Iran War: Trump Being Punished by Hidden Cost of War As Hostilities Continue 

Amid strikes and escalation across West Asia, one of Iran’s most critical energy hubs remains untouched — Kharg island. Handling nearly 90 percent of Iran’s oil exports, the small gulf outpost is a key link in global energy supply. Analysts say any attack on Kharg could send oil prices soaring worldwide — making it one of the most sensitive targets in the current conflict.

U.S-Iran War: Why the Conflict Hasn’t Touched the Kharg Island 

Scenes of chaos unfolded in India’s Parliament as the Petroleum Minister issued an important statement during a heated session in the Lok Sabha. Opposition members raised strong objections, leading to loud protests and disruptions inside the House.

The minister addressed concerns related to fuel supply, global oil tensions, and India’s energy security amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis affecting global oil routes. The statement comes at a time when tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are impacting international oil shipments.

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The war in West Asia is spiraling out of control. Cluster bombs are falling, rockets are being fired in waves as the conflict enters its thirteenth day. U.S. President Donald Trump has blamed his own advisers for the decision that ignited the war, while Iran’s new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, warns American bases across the region could face direct attack. 


US-Iran War: Trump Deflects Iran War Blame; Tehran Issues Deadly Warning to U.S. Bases

In the ongoing US‑Iran war, Iran has been launching waves of missiles and drones across Gulf skies in retaliation for strikes by the United States and Israel. Air defence systems in countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have intercepted hundreds of Iranian projectiles, including ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, as tensions spiral and civilian areas face heightened aerial threats.


US-Iran War: Missiles, Drones Streak Across Gulf Skies Amid Iranian Retaliation 

Iran is reportedly close to finalising a major deal with China to buy supersonic anti‑ship cruise missiles, specifically the CM‑302 export variant of the YJ‑12 missile, as tensions with the United States escalate in the West Asia conflict.


China, Iran Close Deal for YJ-12 Missiles That Can Sink U.S. Warships

A non‑combat fire broke out aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford CVN‑78 aircraft carrier while it was deployed in the Red Sea as part of U.S. operations linked to the US‑Iran war. The blaze began in the ship’s laundry area and was quickly contained, and two U.S. sailors were injured with non‑life‑threatening wounds, according to U.S. military officials. 


US-Iran War: Fire Breaks Out on USS Gerald R Ford During Iran War Deployment 

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