All six crew members aboard a US military KC-135 refuelling aircraft have been confirmed dead after the plane crashed in western Iraq during a combat mission, as military officials investigate the incident amid rising regional tensions
The US-Israeli war on Iran is rippling far beyond the Middle East, shaking alliances in the Gulf, East Asia, and Europe while exposing the limits of American power, straining military resources, and deepening fears over energy security and strategic credibility
Speaking to a state broadcaster on Thursday evening, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) is currently assessing the full extent of the damage caused to the nuclear sites
According to sources familiar with the DIA's assessment, the strikes did not succeed in destroying Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, a critical component of any potential nuclear weapon
Iran’s Health Ministry reports at least 606 people have died in the conflict, but independent monitors say the toll could be twice that figure. Meanwhile, damage to infrastructure, daily life disruptions, and heightened fear are widespread in cities like Tehran, Isfahan, and Tabriz
The target of the proposed strike is said to be Fordo, an underground uranium enrichment facility located deep beneath the mountains near Qom. This site has long been a focal point of international concern over Iran’s nuclear ambitions
The aircraft, a luxury 747 originally commissioned by Qatar, is to be retrofitted with advanced communications, security systems, and defense features required for presidential air travel, a process expected to cost U.S. taxpayers up to $1 billion
Speaking Thursday in Doha, Qatar, during the second leg of his Gulf tour, Trump expressed cautious optimism over the recent round of diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran, which concluded on Sunday
The letter, reportedly delivered by an official from the United Arab Emirates, suggested discussions on a potential deal aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and reducing the risk of military confrontation
"I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job, not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don't do as I say," Trump wrote, calling the message a "last warning" to the group. He further threatened the leadership of Hamas, urging them to leave Gaza "while you still have a chance"
At a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington DC on February 5, Trump proposed that the US take over Gaza, a region ravaged by war, and redevelop it economically after relocating its residents to neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan
The intelligence, reportedly gathered in Biden’s final months and shared during the Trump transition, indicates Iran may be attempting a shortcut to convert its enriched uranium stockpile into a nuclear weapon within months, rather than the previously estimated year or more
The AGM-114R, also known as “Romeo,” is one of the most versatile and precise weapons in the U.S. arsenal. Designed for multi-role missions, it can engage a wide range of targets, from heavily armored vehicles and fortified bunkers to moving enemy convoys
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, stated that a US ceasefire proposal was awaiting Israel’s approval. The plan, spearheaded by US presidential adviser Amos Hochstein, has been described as a last-ditch effort to halt hostilities
All six crew members aboard a US military KC-135 refuelling aircraft have been confirmed dead after the plane crashed in western Iraq during a combat mission, as military officials investigate the incident amid rising regional tensions
The US-Israeli war on Iran is rippling far beyond the Middle East, shaking alliances in the Gulf, East Asia, and Europe while exposing the limits of American power, straining military resources, and deepening fears over energy security and strategic credibility
Mojtaba Khamenei’s continued absence after becoming Iran’s supreme leader has raised questions about who is guiding the country during wartime, as analysts suggest powerful institutions such as the IRGC may hold real decision-making authority behind the scenes
The global energy crisis is intensifying as Middle East conflict disrupts vital oil routes. While energy exporters like Russia gain from rising prices, many economies face higher costs, inflation risks and growing uncertainty over future energy supplies