Global energy markets face turmoil as Iran effectively blocks the Strait of Hormuz. With oil shipments disrupted and tanker attacks rising, prices surge, threatening economic stability and supply chains, particularly in Asia and major importing nations like China

Iran’s missile arsenal has been heavily degraded by US and Israeli operations, according to former commander Joseph Votel, but analysts warn the country still retains enough military capability to prolong tensions and influence the direction of the conflict

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

Several members of Iran’s women’s football team traveled through Malaysia after competing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, while six players and a staff member remained in Australia under humanitarian visas amid concerns about potential repercussions for their protest

Israel has intensified strikes on Iran while Iranian missiles and drones target Gulf states, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Civilian casualties are mounting, oil infrastructure has been damaged, and global shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz face growing disruption

Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as Iran’s new supreme leader after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei. The move has sparked controversy over hereditary leadership and raised questions about Iran’s political future amid rising regional tensions

Formula 1 may cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix amid growing Middle East tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. With no room to reschedule races, the sport could face a major gap in the early 2026 season calendar

Iran has postponed the funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as US-Israeli strikes intensify across the country. Tehran’s retaliation with missiles and drones has expanded the conflict regionally, while clerical leaders move closer to appointing the next supreme leader

Footage shared by Iranian state-linked outlets allegedly shows a pilot ejecting over Kuwaiti territory, yet Washington has offered no confirmation as missile and drone exchanges deepen instability across the Gulf region and raise fears of broader confrontation