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Iran-Israel conflict: US defence secretary Pete Hegseth confirms ‘additional capabilities’ heading to Middle East; refuelling planes, warship deployed

The United States is sending more military assets to the Middle East as the fighting between Israel and Iran continues to escalate. US defence secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the move on Monday, saying the deployments aim to strengthen protection for American troops in the region.“Over the weekend, I directed the deployment of additional capabilities to […]

Watch: Iran launches fresh strikes on Israel; missiles seen streaking across Jerusalem skies

In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iranian missiles were seen flying over Jerusalem as Israel’s military reported detecting a new salvo of missiles from Iran.The video shared on social media showed bright yellow streaks from missiles lighting up the night sky.The Israel-Iran situation has intensified, with accusations from a senior Israeli […]

Israel and Iran trade heavy blows for fourth straight day; IDF targets weapon production sites – Key developments

An explosion is seen during a missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday The Middle East stands on the brink of wider conflict as Israel and Iran continued exchange of missile strikes early Monday, ignoring global calls for de-escalation.Israel’s most aggressive military campaign to date inside Iran has targeted key nuclear and energy sites, while […]

Israel, Iran trade strikes for third day as hundreds reported dead

Fire and smoke rises from the Sharan Oil depot in Tehran, Iran Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other on Sunday, killing scores of civilians and raising fears of a wider conflict, and US President Trump said it could be ended easily while warning Tehran not to strike any US targets. Israel searches […]

‘Sometimes they have to fight it out’: Trump says Iran-Israel will fight before peace; offers to help

US president Donald Trump on Sunday called on Iran and Israel to “make a deal” as the two countries continue exchanging military strikes. However, he also suggested that fighting may continue before any agreement is reached. “I think it’s time for a deal,” Trump told reporters at the White House before leaving for Canada to […]

Trump-Putin phone call: US President says he & Vladimir agreed Israel-Iran conflict ‘should end’; Putin pushes for post-June 22 Ukraine talks

US President Donald Trump said Saturday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed during a phone call that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran “should end.” The hour-long call, which Trump said was initiated by Putin to wish him a “very nice” 79th birthday greeting, also touched on Russia’s war in Ukraine […]

‘Path to Tehran is open’: In strongest warning yet, Netanyahu says Israel will strike ‘every site of Ayatollah regime’ in Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Pic credit: AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday issued his strongest warning yet to Iran, vowing to strike “every target of the ayatollah regime” and declaring that Israeli forces had already dealt a “real blow” to Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure in an escalating military confrontation between the two regional […]

Operation Rising Lion: US says it was not involved in strikes

File photo: US secretary of state Marco Rubio US Secretary of state Marco Rubio said Thursday the US had no involvement in Israel’s strikes on Iran but had been told that Israel considered the attack necessary forself-defence. US President Trump was hosting the annual White House picnic on Thursday evening when reports of the strikes […]

Israel’s allies voice less understanding & more concern

Israel’s allies voice less understanding & more concern (Photo: AP) The last time Israel and Iran traded attacks, Israel received strong support from many allies. Britain and the US provided backup in the form of fighter jets, refuelling planes and air defence systems. Neighbouring Jordan confirmed it had shot down Iranian missiles and drones. Some […]

Iran strikes back after Israel’s Operation Rising Lion; Netanyahu warns ‘more is on the way’ – How the night unfolded

A tense escalation unfolded across the Middle East overnight, as Iran launched missile strikes toward Israel late Friday and early Saturday. The move came in response to what Iran described as Israel’s earlier attacks on its territory. The confrontation began with Israel’s “greatest military operations in history,” against Iran. In a sweeping and highly coordinated […]