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Clouds under fire: Iran broadens offensive, eyes American cloud and dev centers in Gulf

State-affiliated Tasnim news agency published a list titled "Iran’s new targets", which includes offices and facilities linked to Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia, IBM, Oracle, and Palantir across Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other parts of West Asia.

Why the timeline of US war with Iran keeps shifting

Eleven days into the campaign, statements from President Donald Trump and his officials show no clear answer on how long the conflict will last or what will count as victory.

How Iran is bleeding US across Middle East, with damage running into millions

Iran has fired thousands of missiles and drones targeting US and allied military sites in the region.

North Korea condemns US-Israel offensive on Iran, backs Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader

Pyongyang said the strikes were “destroying regional peace and escalating instability worldwide by mounting an illegal military attack on Iran”.

Questions grow over Trump’s claims and comments about Iran war

Several recent statements by the US president about the conflict with Iran have raised doubts about how closely he is tracking developments on the ground.

India key to global oil price stability, says US envoy Sergio Gor amid Russian oil waiver

Gor's remarks came as the White House, earlier in the day, confirmed that Washington had temporarily permitted India to accept Russian oil shipments amid a global supply disruption triggered by the conflict in the Middle East.

Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'safe and sound' despite war injury reports: Iranian president's son

State television had called Khamenei a "wounded veteran of the Ramadan war" but never specified his injury.

Qatar issues national emergency threat, asks citizens to stay indoors as it intercepts missiles

The attacks come on a day when Iran claimed to have launched the 37th wave of attacks on Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem in Israel and a US base in Kuwait.

Pakistan vows support for Saudi Arabia as Iran-Gulf tensions widen

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has moved to support Pakistan’s energy needs during the crisis. The kingdom has arranged supplies of oil and diesel for the import-dependent country as rising global fuel prices put pressure on its economy.

Iran mining the Strait of Hormuz? Here’s how many naval mines it has and what they can do

According to reports, the mining is not extensive yet. However, sources say Iran still retains upward of 80% to 90% of its small boats and mine layers so its forces could feasibly lay hundreds of mines in the waterway.

Dubai businessman opens 64 apartments to house Indians stranded by Gulf travel disruption

With flights disrupted by the Middle East conflict, a Dubai based Indian entrepreneur has opened his entire residential building for travellers who suddenly found themselves stuck in the city.

Trump appoints Erika Kirk to US Air Force Academy Board of Visitors

The widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been named to a key oversight panel for the US Air Force Academy.

Gas Pain: The wake-up call for India

India's gas crisis reveals a critical vulnerability—no strategic reserves for LPG or natural gas, leaving households and businesses exposed when the Strait of Hormuz chokes

Ships appear to bunch together near Strait of Hormuz after signal interference disrupts tracking

Electronic interference in the Gulf is making tankers appear in strange clusters and impossible positions on ship tracking maps.

Global oil inventories at five-year low, Saudi Aramco warns of risks if Middle East conflict continues

The world’s largest oil exporter says the market has very little cushion left if supplies are disrupted.

Gold from Dubai: Indians can bring 20 g for men, 40 g for women duty free

Discounts in Dubai have caught travellers’ attention, but customs limits and duties still determine how much gold can actually be brought home.

Was Ali Khamenei against son Mojtaba succeeding him as Iran’s Supreme leader?

"In Khamenei's will, he explicitly asked Mojtaba not to be named as successor," said Khosro Isfahani, research director at the opposition group National Union for Democracy.

Missed warning? US turned down Ukraine’s anti-Shahed drone offer months before Iran conflict

Ukrainian officials had proposed the collaboration nearly seven months before the war began, presenting US officials with a detailed plan outlining how their battle-tested counter-drone systems could help protect American forces and allies in West Asia.

Iran lays mines in Strait Of Hormuz, Trump threatens with ‘never before seen' consequences

The mining activity remains limited for now, with only a few dozen mines reportedly placed in recent days.

Iran launches Wave 37, attacks Tel Aviv, Haifa in Israel and US bases in Gulf region

Wave 37 was executed by the missile unit affiliated with the Ground Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Strait of Hormuz fiasco: 'Intern error' triggers 'worst information warfare defeat of the 21st century', says analyst

The analyst argued that the episode highlights how quickly information missteps can shape narratives during a modern conflict.

Israel launches combined strike on central command centres in Tehran, Tabriz

The IDF said they are operating against 'Iran's terror regime' which is firing several missiles and operating multiple proxies, killing civilians in Israel and aiming a dozen countries in the Gulf region.

Dubai, UAE News Live: Indian among four injured after drones fall near Dubai airport; Qatar rejects mediation role with Iran

Dubai, UAE News Live: The escalation has begun to disrupt aviation across the Gulf, due to which several international airlines have suspended or scaled back services to major regional hubs.

‘The Strait doesn’t just close, it becomes impassable’: Analyst warns after Iran begins mining Strait of Hormuz

The mining activity remains limited so far, with only a few dozen mines believed to have been placed in recent days

‘Maybe on PlayStation’: Iran MP taunts US over tanker escort claim; analyst says Hormuz ‘math’ is on Tehran's side

The controversy began when US Energy Secretary Chris Wright posted on social media that an oil tanker had successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz under escort by the US Navy.

Trump says Reliance will back America's first oil refinery in Texas

Trump said that the new refinery would fuel American markets and strengthen national security, along with boosting energy production

Iran War News Live: Strait of Hormuz erupts; 3 cargo ships hit as Tehran strikes US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain

There are reports of fresh drone attacks near Dubai International Airport

White House says temporarily permitted 'good actor' India to buy Russian oil

In statements addressing the issue, India noted that in a “volatile energy market environment, New Delhi will continue to prioritise it's population of 1.4 billion.”

About 140 US military personnel wounded in Iran war, says Pentagon

"The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 108 service members have already returned to duty," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement.

Two more members of Iran women's football team claim asylum in Australia

One player and one support member sought sanctuary before the side flew out of Sydney on Tuesday evening, joining five other athletes who had already claimed asylum, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said.

Trump pick at State Jeremy Carl withdraws after outrage on race remarks

Jeremy Carl was tapped by Trump to be assistant secretary of state for international organization affairs, in which he would have led US decision-making on the United Nations.

US destroys 16 Iranian mine-laying boats near Strait of Hormuz | Video

The US military posted video footage of Iranian boats blasted by missiles and other projectiles as it said it had destroyed 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint to the Gulf through which one-fifth of the world's oil passes.

Iran not seeking ceasefire as Trump steps up threats: 'Aggressor must be punished'

The Pentagon had earlier announced its most intense strikes to date, but Iran has so far refused to bow to the pressure.

US says wouldn't be 'happy' if Russia giving Iran intel: 'Hope it is not taking place'

The Washington Post reported on Friday that Moscow had passed sensitive intelligence to Tehran, including the locations of US warships and aircraft in the region.

Trump warns of severe military consequences if Iran mines Strait of Hormuz

"If for any reason mines were placed, and they are not removed forthwith, the Military consequences to Iran will be at a level never seen before," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.

Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: Why US escort claim caused confusion, what makes it critical

Wright’s brief statement triggered immediate reaction in financial markets because it suggested the United States had already begun military protection of oil shipments through the strategic waterway.

Iran war oil shock: Is world better prepared than during 1973 energy crisis

Analysts say the current situation differs in several fundamental ways from the historic oil shock of 1973

White House says no US Navy tanker escort in Hormuz after secretary deletes post amid Iran war conflicts

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards also dismissed the idea that US naval vessels were operating near the waterway.

Bangladesh intel chief 'quietly' meets R&AW head in New Delhi in bid to normalise ties with India: Report

People familiar with the matter told The Tribune that the visit was not publicly announced and the interactions were deliberately kept discreet

Israeli army says half of Iranian missiles have cluster munitions

Cluster munitions explode in mid-air and scatter bomblets. Some of these submunitions do not explode on impact and can cause casualties over time, particularly among children.

Russian President Putin urges de-escalation in call with Iran’s Pezeshkian

A day earlier, Putin also underscored Moscow’s backing for Tehran, declaring that Russia would continue to stand alongside Iran despite the ongoing confrontation.

Spiking pump prices dent Trump’s willingness to extend Iran war

Trump’s war with Iran has fueled one of the biggest spikes in gasoline prices in recent decades, lifting pump prices to the highest levels he’s seen as president.

Lavrov, Araghchi hold call as Iran rejects ceasefire demands, US terms Russia-Iran ties 'symbiotic'

While continuing its military campaign, Iranian leaders have also attempted to calm concerns among neighbouring Gulf countries that have been caught in the crossfire of the conflict.

Iran urges women footballers granted asylum in Australia to return home: 'They slaughtered over 165 schoolgirls'

Iran’s head coach Marziyeh Jafari had earlier indicated that the players wanted to return home as soon as possible. The asylum requests have now placed the team at the centre of a wider geopolitical controversy.

38 Indian ships with over 1,100 sailors are stranded near Hormuz: Will New Delhi send warships to escort them like Pakistan?

Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has already reviewed the situation and instructed officials to prioritise the safety of Indian sailors and maritime assets.

China irked by last minute scramble to plan Xi-Trump summit

China’s Foreign Ministry said both sides “maintain communication on the interaction between the two heads of state,” without elaborating.

Oil sinks 11% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation

Brent futures were down $10.45, or 10.6%, at $88.51 a barrel by 1504 GMT (11:04 a.m. EDT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down $10.61, or 11.2%, at $84.16

Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto, Ottawa says incident unacceptable

Toronto police said on X they responded to reports of shots at 5:29 a.m. (0929 GMT) and found evidence of a discharged firearm

How the Iran war could push up fuel prices and strain the global economy

A spike in oil prices and worries about shipping in the Persian Gulf are already rattling markets and raising fears about inflation and slower growth.