Former Pentagon adviser Douglas MacGregor has warned that China would not allow Iran to be destroyed if the conflict with the United States and Israel escalates further.

MacGregor argued that Iran’s survival is strategically important to Beijing and suggested that outside powers could intervene if Tehran faced an existential threat.

US-Iran War: Douglas MacGregor: China Will Not Allow Iran To Be Destroyed | WION 

The White House says the United States is developing a plan to secure shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the region.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the effort is aimed at protecting oil tanker transit through the critical waterway, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.

Leavitt said the United States Department of Defense and the United States Department of Energy are coordinating the response. She added that the United States Navy could escort oil tankers if necessary to ensure safe passage through the strait.

However, the White House declined to provide a timeline for any potential deployment. The development comes as concerns grow about disruptions to global oil supply routes.

US-Iran War: White House Says US Working On Plan To Secure Strait Of Hormuz | WION 

Iran says it carried out a missile strike targeting a US Navy destroyer in the Indian Ocean as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel.

According to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, strategic missiles were launched at an American warship operating in the region. Iranian officials claim the attack hit a US destroyer during naval operations.

Iran Strikes Back: Iran Claims Missile Strike On US Navy Destroyer In Indian Ocean | WION

The Kurdistan Regional Government says it will not allow the Kurdistan region to become part of the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Officials in Iraqi Kurdistan also rejected claims that Kurdish forces or individuals had crossed the Iranian border. Authorities said reports suggesting Iraqi Kurds had entered Iranian territory were not accurate.

US-Israel Strike Iran: Iraqi Kurdistan Says It Will Not Become Part Of Iran Conflict | WION 

Iran has signalled it could target Israel’s nuclear facility in Dimona as tensions intensify in the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States.

According to Iranian officials, the Dimona nuclear site could become a target if Israel or the United States attempts to pursue regime change in Tehran.


Israel-US Strike Iran: Iran Threatens Strike On Israel’s Dimona Nuclear Facility Amid War Escalation

The United States Senate has rejected a bill aimed at limiting the war powers of US President Donald Trump amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Senators voted 52–48 against advancing the resolution, preventing the measure from moving forward. The proposal sought to restrict the president’s authority to continue military operations against Iran without explicit approval from Congress.

US-Iran War: US Senate Blocks Bill To Limit Trump’s War Powers On Iran In 52–48 Vote | WION

The White House says President Donald Trump previously offered Iran a deal that included a joint civilian nuclear programme backed by American investment.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the proposal would have allowed Iran to develop peaceful nuclear energy with US support, including fuel supply and sanctions relief. In return, Tehran would have been required to permanently dismantle its uranium enrichment infrastructure

US-Israel Strike Iran: White House Says Trump Offered Iran Joint Civil Nuclear Programme Deal

At least three people have been killed and six others injured in Israeli airstrikes near the Lebanese capital, according to local health authorities.

The strikes targeted areas close to the airport highway in Beirut, with the Israel Defense Forces confirming it carried out two separate air raids in the area.

Lebanon’s health ministry said the casualties were reported after the attacks hit the vicinity of the main road leading to Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport.

Israel-US strike Iran: 3 Killed, 6 Injured In Israeli Strikes Near Beirut Airport Highway | WION 

The United States has used its next-generation Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in combat for the first time during military operations targeting Iranian sites.

According to United States Central Command, the long-range missile was launched as part of ongoing operations against Iran. The weapon was fired from a M142 HIMARS launcher, marking the first confirmed battlefield use of the PrSM.

US-Iran War: Precision Strike Missile Joins Iran War As US Fires PrSM In Combat For First Time |WION

The United States says it has sunk an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean near the waters off Sri Lanka.

According to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, an American submarine carried out the strike on the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena. The attack reportedly took place in international waters.

Authorities in Sri Lanka say bodies have been recovered and wounded sailors rescued following the incident. Reports indicate the frigate had around 180 crew members onboard at the time of the strike.

The vessel was returning from an international fleet review held in Visakhapatnam, India, when it was struck. The incident comes amid escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran across the region.


US-Iran war: US Sinks Iranian Warship In Indian Ocean Near Sri Lanka, Crew Casualties Reported |WION

The United States Department of State has ordered non-emergency personnel to leave two US consulates in Pakistan due to security concerns.

According to US officials, the move affects diplomatic staff at the consulates in Lahore and Karachi. The advisory cites potential safety risks as the reason for the precautionary step.

US-Iran War: US Orders Non-Emergency Staff To Leave Consulates In Lahore And Karachi | WION Breaking

Reports say the Iranian city of Bukan has been heavily bombed amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Local reports indicate that the governorate building in Bukan was struck during the airstrikes. Residential areas and businesses were also damaged as explosions were reported across parts of the city.

US-Iran War | Reports: Heavy Airstrikes Hit Iran’s Bukan, Governorate Building And Homes Damaged

US President Donald Trump says American forces are in a “very strong position” in Iran as the US-Israel military campaign enters its first week.

Trump described the progress of US operations as “tremendous,” expressing confidence in the ongoing campaign against Iranian military infrastructure.


US-Iran War: Trump Says US Forces In “Very Strong Position” In Iran After Days Of War | WION

The White House has warned that Iran should consider making a deal with the United States as tensions continue during the ongoing conflict.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Iran would be “wise to make a deal” with US President Donald Trump and his administration, reiterating Washington’s preference for diplomacy even as military operations continue.

US-Iran War: White House Warns Iran To Make Deal As Trump Weighs US Role After War | WION Breaking

Mixed reports have emerged over who could become Iran’s next Supreme Leader following the death of Ali Khamenei.

Several reports suggest that his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is among the leading contenders to succeed him. Mojtaba, a cleric with close ties to Iran’s security establishment, has long been seen as an influential figure behind the scenes in Tehran.

US-Iran War: Iran’s Next Supreme Leader? Reports Say Mojtaba Khamenei Among Top Contenders | WION

The United States has sunk an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean near the coast of Sri Lanka, dramatically escalating the ongoing conflict with Iran.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that an American submarine torpedoed the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in international waters. The Pentagon described the strike as a decisive military action against Iran’s naval capabilities.

US-Iran War: US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship Near Sri Lanka; 87 Dead, 61 Missing | WION 

US-Iran War: Iran Claims Missile Strike On US Navy Destroyer In Indian Ocean | WION

Iran has praised Spain for opposing the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. Tehran commended Madrid’s stance after Spain publicly criticised the war and refused to support the military action.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez earlier warned that the conflict with Iran would not lead to a “fairer international order”. He said the war risks creating more instability and urged all sides to pursue diplomacy instead of military escalation.

Sánchez has also rejected allowing US forces to use Spanish bases for attacks on Iran and has repeatedly called for de-escalation and respect for international law.

The comments come amid growing diplomatic tensions between Washington and Madrid as the conflict in West Asia continues to intensify.

US-Iran War: Iran Commends Spain’s Stand Against US War | WION Breaking

The Israel Defense Forces says it carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military targets in Tehran, including a compound in the eastern part of the capital.

According to the Israeli military, the operation targeted headquarters linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iran’s Intelligence Directorate. The IDF said several Iranian security and command facilities were hit in the strike.

Israel-US Strike Iran: Israel Strikes IRGC, Intelligence HQ In Tehran; Missile Launchers Also Hit

The United States Department of State has issued a security advisory for American citizens in several Gulf countries, including United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

The advisory urges US nationals in the region to remain vigilant and monitor local developments as tensions continue to rise across the Gulf.

US-Iran War: US Issues Security Advisory For Citizens In UAE, Qatar And Saudi Arabia | WION Breaking

Israel says it has shot down an Iranian fighter aircraft over Tehran amid the escalating war between the two countries.

According to the Israel Defense Forces, an Israeli Air Force F-35I “Adir” stealth fighter downed an Iranian Yakovlev Yak‑130 jet in air-to-air combat above the Iranian capital.

Israeli officials said the incident marks the first time an F-35 fighter has shot down a manned aircraft in combat. The Yak-130 is a Russian-designed jet used primarily for training and light combat missions.

Israel-Iran War: Israel Claims It Shot Down Iranian Yak-130 Fighter Jet Over Tehran | WION Breaking

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