Drone Attack Hits Coalition Base in Iraq as Tankers Burn in Gulf Escalation
British special forces intercept some drones as attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure push oil prices higher
USA
U.S. Navy Not Ready to Escort Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz for Weeks
Officials warn naval convoy missions are high-risk as Iran intensifies attacks on commercial vessels in the region
U.S. to Release 172 Mln Barrels of Oil From Strategic Reserve
Deliveries will begin next week
Israeli Strike Hits Beirut Suburbs as Iran War Tensions Escalate
Attack on Hezbollah stronghold in Dahiya comes amid expanding regional war and growing concerns over further escalation
U.S. Deports 72 Uzbek Nationals in Latest Repatriation Flight
They were found to be in the country without legal status
Uzbekistan Plans Tourism Partnership with Expedia Group
Talks were also held with Jan Tisserg of Amadeus IT Group
Two Men Charged With Terror Offences Over Failed New York Mayor Protest Bombing
The incident occurred during an anti-Islam protest
Iran Apologises to Gulf States as Israel Iran War Intensifies
Donald Trump insisted that Iran must accept unconditional surrender
Lewandowski’s Future at DHS Uncertain after Kristi Noem’s Dismissal
The longtime Trump adviser says no decision has been made about his role at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after the dismissal of Kristi Noem
Donald Trump Fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Lawmakers from both parties had recently criticised her leadership
White House Uses Call of Duty Clip in Video Showing U.S. Strikes on Iran
The post came days after the United States joined Israel in airstrikes against Iran
Spain Denies Allowing U.S. to Use Military Bases for Iran Operations
Spain’s foreign minister José Manuel Albares rejected White House claims that Madrid had agreed to support US military operations against Iran
Iran Could Boycott 2026 World Cup Amid Escalating War Tensions
Reports suggest Tehran could withdraw despite qualifying, raising the prospect of an unprecedented political boycott
Iranian Navy Reportedly Hit in Operation Epic Fury Strikes
Reports indicate damage at key naval bases and possible disruption to shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz
Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi Declares Jihad Against U.S. and Israel
The influential Shia cleric calls for retaliation following escalating tensions after reported US-Israeli strikes
CENTCOM Says Iranian Attacks Caused no U.S. Casualties, Operations Unaffected
The Pentagon reports limited damage as regional tensions escalate following Iran’s retaliatory attacks
Read Trump’s Full Statement on Iran Attacks
The U.S. president made the remarks in an eight-minute video posted on Truth Social amid escalating tensions
Experts Question Iran’s Ability to Sustain Retaliation Against U.S. and Israel
Analysts warn Tehran’s arsenal remains significant but weakened capabilities and internal pressures may constrain long-term conflict
Trump Suggests Possibility of a “Friendly Takeover” of Cuba
Tensions escalated after Cuban forces killed four exiles
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at Israel Following U.S.-Israeli Strikes
Air-raid sirens are sounding across northern Israel and in Haifa
Iran Warns US Forces Would be Targeted in Event of War
Tehran and Washington trade sharp rhetoric, fuelling fears of renewed Middle East escalation
Hilary Knight calls Trump remarks a “distasteful joke” after Olympic wins
The US women’s hockey captain says the controversy distracted from historic Olympic success and reignites debate over recognition of women in sport
Tommy Schaefer Deported from Indonesia After 11 Years in Bali Jail
Before boarding his flight, he apologised to the victim’s family
Cuba Says Four Exiles Killed After Florida-Registered Speedboat Opened Fire
Authorities said the group departed from the United States wearing camouflage