Pro‑Iran militia groups in Iraq have claimed responsibility for drone and rocket attacks on U.S. military bases in Erbil and across the region, saying the strikes were in retaliation for recent U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran.

 Iran-Backed Militia Claims Drone, Rocket Attacks on US Bases

Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes on Israel have set off air raid sirens in major cities, with video and eyewitness reports showing missile interceptions lighting up the skies over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as Israeli air defence systems engage incoming threats.


Israel-Iran War: Missile Interceptions Seen in Tel Aviv & Jerusalem

The United States and Israel launched a major coordinated military offensive against Iran, in what the U.S. Pentagon has called Operation Epic Fury, targeting senior Iranian leaders and strategic military infrastructure. The strikes focused on meeting locations of top Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior military commanders, as part of an effort to dismantle Iran’s leadership and weaken its war‑fighting capabilities.


US-Israel Attack Iran: US & Israel Targeted Iran's Leaders in Operation Epic Fury |

As the Israel‑Iran war escalates, residents in Dubai reported hearing loud sounds from missile interceptions in the skies as Iranian missiles and drones were launched across the Gulf following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Witnesses described explosions and flashes as the UAE’s air defence systems engaged incoming threats, causing shockwaves across the city’s skyline while authorities urged civilians to seek shelter amid rising tensions and airborne activity.


Israel-Iran War | Dubai: Local Media Reports Sounds from Missile Interceptions

Reports from Iranian and international news outlets say that Israeli strikes struck a hospital in Tehran’s Gandhi Street area during the ongoing US-Israel military campaign against Iran, causing significant damage and prompting efforts to evacuate patients from the facility.


Israel-Iran War: Iran's Local Media Reports Damages at Tehran's Gandhi Hospital

Israel-Iran tensions continue to escalate as Iran launches ballistic missiles toward Israel, prompting the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to activate air defence systems and work urgently to intercept incoming threats. Sirens were reported in multiple areas as Israeli forces tracked missile trajectories and coordinated interceptions to minimise potential damage and civilian casualties.


Iran Strikes Israel | IDF: Working to Intercept Iranian Ballistic Missiles 

Reports from Iranian and international news outlets say that fresh US-Israel strikes have hit a police station on the outskirts of Tehran amid the ongoing military campaign targeting Iran’s leadership and strategic infrastructure.


US-Israel Attack Iran: Fresh Strikes Have Hit a Police Station in the Outskirts of Tehran

Fresh US-Israel strikes on Iran have reportedly caused significant damage, with multiple casualties feared following attacks on key targets. However, Iranian authorities have yet to officially confirm the death toll as assessments continue.

US-Israel Strike Iran: Multiple Casualties Feared, But Iran is Yet to Announce Toll

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan amid escalating US-Iran tensions, discussing the evolving regional security situation and stressing the urgent need to protect civilians and maintain stability.


US-Iran War: PM Modi Speaks to UAE President Al Nahyan 

US-Iran tensions have escalated sharply after Donald Trump claimed that US forces sank nine Iranian naval ships during the latest wave of strikes. The statement comes amid growing reports of intensified military exchanges in the region, with Washington targeting key Iranian military assets as part of a broader offensive.


US-Iran War: Donald Trump Claims US Sank Nine Iranian Naval Ships

Donald Trump claimed that Iran’s leadership is now seeking talks following the recent deadly strikes, suggesting that the attacks may push Tehran back to the negotiating table amid rising regional tensions and fears of further escalation.

Donald Trump Says Iran Leadership Wants Talks After Deadly Strikes

U.S. military forces, employing B-2 stealth bombers, struck Iran’s underground ballistic missile facilities in a major escalation of the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The Pentagon confirmed the use of the rare long-range bombers, which dropped multiple heavy bombs on hardened missile sites deep within Iranian territory, as tensions in the Middle East continue to surge.


US-Iran War | US: Iran's Ballistic Missile Facilities Hit with B-2 Bombers

US and Israeli strikes on Iran have reportedly targeted Iranian naval forces as the conflict intensifies across the region. According to emerging reports, key naval assets and infrastructure, including naval command facilities, were hit as part of a broader campaign focused on degrading Iran’s military capabilities.


US-Israel Strike Iran: US Strikes Targeted Iranian Naval Forces 

Strikes in the ongoing US-Israel offensive on Iran have reportedly hit the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster, IRIB, in Tehran, with visuals showing fire and damage to the media complex. The attack marks a significant escalation as key state institutions come under direct fire during the widening conflict.


US-Israel Attack Iran: Strikes Hit Iran's State Broadcaster; IRIB Building Hit in Latest Attack 

US-Israel Attack Iran: Massive Explosions Heard Across Tehran 

The Israel-Iran war has entered a dangerous new phase as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched fresh waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli military sites and U.S. bases across the region. According to state media and regional reports, multiple American installations and key Israeli defence facilities were among the targets as Tehran escalated retaliation following joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iranian leadership and military infrastructure.

Israel-Iran War: IRGC Launches Fresh Attacks at Israeli-US Targets 

Reports emerging during the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran suggest that American intelligence agencies closely tracked the movements of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and shared high-value intelligence with Israeli forces ahead of the decisive strike. According to multiple sources, U.S. intelligence reportedly pinpointed Khamenei’s location during a high-level leadership meeting in Tehran, enabling a coordinated operation by Israel that targeted senior Iranian officials and strategic sites.


US-Israel Attack Iran | Reports: US Spy Agency Tracked Khamenei & Handed Intel to IDF 

After joint U.S.-Israel strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials, tensions skyrocketed across the Middle East. President Donald Trump said Tehran’s new leadership has reached out for negotiations and that he has agreed to talk, signaling a possible diplomatic opening even amid ongoing hostilities. World leaders continue urging de-escalation, while the conflict’s future remains uncertain.


US-Israel Attack Iran: Trump Says Tehran Reached Out for Negotiation Day After Khamenei Killing

Tensions in the Gulf have escalated sharply as three oil tankers reportedly linked to the United States and the United Kingdom came under attack near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid the intensifying US-Iran conflict. The incidents follow recent military strikes and retaliatory threats, raising serious concerns over maritime security and global energy supply routes. Reports suggest vessels in the region faced explosions and drone threats, forcing evacuations and disrupting commercial shipping traffic.


US-Iran War: 3 U.S. & UK Linked Oil Tankers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz 

Tensions between the United States and Iran have surged after a joint U.S.–Israel strike on Iranian targets, sparking a major geopolitical crisis. New polling shows a significant portion of Americans disapprove of the conflict and believe President Donald Trump has been too quick to use military force abroad, reflecting growing domestic unease over the escalation and its potential global consequences.


US-Israel Attack Iran| Poll: Over 50% Americans Think Trump is Using Too Much Military Force

Amid escalating hostilities in the Israel-Iran war, Nepal has called for urgent measures to ensure the safety and security of all civilians caught in the conflict. Authorities have advised Nepali nationals in the region to remain vigilant, follow local security guidelines, and stay in contact with diplomatic missions. As tensions continue to rise following cross-border strikes and military escalations, concerns grow over regional stability and the safety of foreign nationals.


Israel-Iran War | Nepal: Must Ensure Safety of All During Active Hostilities

Following the confirmed death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s constitutional succession process has begun under the authority of the Assembly of Experts, a clerical body responsible for selecting the next Supreme Leader. A temporary leadership council has been formed to manage affairs until a permanent leader is elected. While speculation includes Khamenei’s son Mojtaba Khamenei and possible grandson figures, any successor must be approved by senior clerics in the Assembly of Experts, which traditionally vets candidates from the conservative religious establishment. Other leading contenders include senior clerics such as Alireza Arafi and members of the Guardian Council. The opaque process reflects both theocratic tradition and elite negotiation behind Iran’s most powerful office.


US-Iran War: Who Takes Over After Khamenei? Possible Successors Including Son and Grandson | WION 

An oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman, leaving four crew members injured, according to initial reports. Authorities confirmed that 15 Indian nationals were aboard the vessel at the time of the incident. 


US-Iran War: Oman Oil Tanker Attacked Off Coast; 15 Indians Aboard, Four Injured | WION 

Oil Markets Are on Edge After U.S-Israel Strikes on Iran Trigger Fresh Fears of Gulf Escalation. Analysts Warn of a Possible $10-$20 Crude Spike If Tensions Rise. Crypto Markets Already Reacted, Wiping Out $128 Billion in Value. Is This the Start of a Fresh Oil Shock?


US-Israel Strike Iran: Oil Shock Fears After Iran Strikes | WION 

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