U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly pressured Israeli President Isaac Herzog to immediately pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing that Netanyahu needs to be fully focused on Israel’s conflict with Iran rather than his ongoing corruption trial. Trump labeled Herzog “a disgrace,” claiming the Israeli president previously promised a pardon multiple times - a claim Herzog’s office denies. Herzog responded that Israel is a sovereign democracy governed by the rule of law, and any pardon request is being reviewed through formal legal procedures.


Israel-Iran War: US President Demands Herzog to Pardon Netanyahu Immediately

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted three missiles that were launched toward one of its military air bases. Authorities said air defence systems successfully destroyed the incoming projectiles before they could reach the target.

US-Iran War: Saudi Arabia Intercepts Three Missiles Fired Toward Military Air Base | WION Breaking

As the US-Israel war with Iran continues, a central question on military minds is how long U.S. forces can sustain intercepting waves of Iranian drones and missiles. Tehran has fired hundreds of missiles and one-way attack UAVs in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes, forcing Western air-defence systems like Patriot and THAAD to work overtime to protect bases and allies. Experts warn that while current defence systems can intercept most incoming threats, the high rate of fire is rapidly depleting expensive interceptors and could strain stockpiles if hostilities continue for weeks.


US-Israel War with Iran: How Long Can US Repel Barrage of Iranian Drones & Missiles? 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly sought clarification from the White House after intelligence suggested the Trump administration may have been communicating with Iran about a potential ceasefire. U.S. officials have denied any backchannel negotiations, insisting coordination with Israel remains close despite the ongoing war.


US-Israel in War with Iran | Reports: Netanyahu Confronts U.S. Over Secret Iran Talks 

Israel has launched a new wave of strikes as the conflict with Iran escalates, with reports that a major Iranian university has been targeted.

US-Iran War: Iran's Top University Under Attack | Israel Launches New Wave of Attack | WION

Iran will deliver a “very strong response” following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali. The envoy made the remarks amid escalating tensions after a joint US-Israeli strike that killed Khamenei and triggered a wider regional conflict.


US-Iran War: Iran Vows Strong Response To Khamenei’s Death, Says Envoy To India | WION 

Iran has warned that any ground invasion of the country would end in disaster for its opponents as the conflict with the United States and Israel intensifies. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is prepared for such a scenario and warned adversaries against attempting a land assault.


US-Iran War: Iran Warns Ground Invasion Would Be ‘Disaster’ For Its Enemies | WION

Sri Lanka has carried out rescue operations involving a second Iranian naval vessel after a US submarine sank the Iranian warship IRIS Dena off the country’s southern coast in the Indian Ocean. The attack dramatically expanded the geographic scope of the US-Israel war with Iran beyond West Asia.

US-Iran War: Sri Lanka Rescues Second Iranian Warship As US-Iran War Spills Into Indian Ocean | WION

The United States has intensified military operations in the ongoing war with Iran, deploying advanced weapons systems including HIMARS rocket launchers and fighter jets operating from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford.

US-Iran War: US Fires HIMARS Rockets As Jets Launch From USS Gerald R Ford | WION

Iran’s air defence systems are being targeted in successive strikes by the United States and Israel, according to Tehran-based journalist Yusef Jalali. Jalali reported that multiple attacks have focused on weakening Iran’s defensive capabilities as the conflict intensifies.


US-Iran War: Iran Air Defences Targeted In Successive US-Israel Strikes, Says Tehran Journalist 

#Gravitas: Tensions in West Asia are now disrupting one of the most critical shipping routes in the world, the Strait of Hormuz. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil moves through this narrow passage. Any disruption here quickly ripples across global markets and straight into people’s pockets. 


Israel-Iran War: Can Shipping Resume Through Hormuz as Energy Crisis Widens Globally 

Pop star Britney Spears was briefly arrested before being released hours later, according to reports. 

USA: Britney Spears Arrested, Released Hours Later | WION 

Iran has threatened to bomb the Israeli nuclear site of Dimona if U.S. and Israel seek regime change. If this threat materialises, it will mark a dramatic escalation in the war. Earlier, Tehran accused U.S. and Israel of striking its Natanz nuclear plant.


US-Iran War: Tehran's Chilling Nuclear Warning to Trump, Israeli N-Facility Could Be Obliterated

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has responded to criticism from US President Donald Trump, defending Britain’s decision not to join the initial US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Starmer said the move was taken “in the national interest” and that it is the responsibility of the British government to make decisions based on what is best for the UK.

US-Iran War: Starmer Hits Back At Trump Jibe, Says UK Iran War Decision In National Interest | WION

An Indian Air Force Sukhoi fighter jet has crashed, triggering search operations by rescue teams.


IAF: Indian Air Force Sukhoi Jet Crashes, Search Operations Underway | WION Breaking

In the ongoing Israel‑Iran war, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have intensified their aerial campaign, pounding key Iranian regime command centres, missile hubs, and internal security facilities across Tehran, Isfahan and other regions in a bid to degrade Tehran’s military capabilities. 


Israel-Iran War: IDF Pounds Regime Hubs as Iranian Missiles Target Towns

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it used the Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile in its latest attack as the conflict with Israel intensifies. Iranian officials described the missile as part of Tehran’s long-range strike capability.

Iran Strikes Back: IRGC Says Khorramshahr-4 Missile Used In Latest Attack | WION

Israeli tanks have moved into parts of southern Lebanon as tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border continue to escalate. The development comes amid ongoing clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.


Israel-US Strike Iran: Israeli Tanks Roll Into Lebanon As Fighting Escalates | WION

The United States is looking at Ukrainian interceptor drones as a potential solution to counter aerial threats as its stockpile of expensive missile interceptors comes under pressure. Officials say the growing use of drones and missiles in modern conflicts has highlighted the need for cheaper and scalable defence systems.

Ukrainian drone technologies developed during the war with Russia are now drawing attention in Washington as the US military searches for more cost-effective ways to counter incoming drones and missiles while conserving high-value interceptors.

US-Iran War: US Eyes Ukrainian Interceptor Drones As Missile Defences Run Low | WION

More than 100 earthquakes have been recorded within about 80 kilometres of the Tonopah Test Range, a US military site linked to weapons testing in Nevada. The cluster of tremors has drawn attention due to the location’s proximity to sensitive defence facilities.

US-Iran War: Mystery Quakes Hit Near US Nuclear Test Site, Over 100 Tremors Recorded | WION

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched fresh strikes on Beirut, targeting what Israel says are Hezbollah-linked sites in the Lebanese capital. The attacks come as Israel intensifies military operations across Lebanon amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah.

Israel-US Strike Iran: IDF Targets Beirut As Israel Intensifies Strikes Across Lebanon | WION

US President Donald Trump has urged Iranian diplomats stationed around the world to request asylum, amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. The call comes as the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to intensify across the region.

US-Iran War: Trump Urges Iranian Diplomats Worldwide To Request Asylum | WION

In the Israel‑Iran war spill‑over into the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka has taken a prominent humanitarian role by evacuating the crew of a second Iranian naval vessel that approached its waters after a U.S. submarine sank another Iranian warship off its coast.


Israel-Iran War: Sri Lanka Steps in to Evacuate Iranian Crew Members 

The United States has conducted a test launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from California, showcasing the country’s nuclear deterrence capabilities amid rising global tensions.

The unarmed missile was launched as part of a routine test designed to demonstrate the readiness, reliability and effectiveness of the US nuclear arsenal. Officials say such tests are conducted periodically to ensure the operational readiness of the Minuteman III system.

The launch comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions worldwide, with nuclear powers closely monitoring strategic military developments.


US-Iran War: US Tests Minuteman III ICBM California Amid Rising Global Tensions | WION

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