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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked an Israeli-linked vessel with a drone in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a major fire. The IRGC also warned that passage through the strait will never be the same for the US and Israel, as it prepares for a new order in the Persian Gulf.
US President Donald Trump has issued a new ultimatum to Iran, threatening to destroy its power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday evening. Iran has dismissed the threats, with officials vowing retaliation and regional tensions continuing to escalate.
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President Donald Trump confirmed the rescue of the second crew member of an F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran, following a multi-day search that involved heavy firefights. Iran claims it destroyed four US aircraft during the rescue, a claim that remains unverified. The incident underscores the ongoing volatility of the conflict as Trump issues ultimatums and regional attacks continue.
Kuwait's energy ministry confirmed damage to two power plants and desalination units, attributing it to an Iranian drone attack. Iran, via the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, denied responsibility and blamed Israel and the United States for provocation.
A strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant killed a security guard and damaged an ancillary building, according to the IAEA, which reported no increase in radiation levels. The incident marks the fourth time the area has been attacked during the ongoing conflict, raising international concern about nuclear safety.
The Israeli Air Force has carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, including air defense systems and missile depots, as part of an ongoing US-Israeli operation against Iran. Iranian officials downplay the damage while vowing continued resistance, and regional tensions show no signs of abating.
The United Arab Emirates has banned most Iranian citizens from entering or transiting through the country, with exceptions for certain visa holders. The move comes amid heightened regional tensions following recent military exchanges between the US, Israel, and Iran. Authorities have sought to reassure the large Iranian expatriate community, though official explanations remain limited.
US and Iranian forces are competing to recover a missing American crew member after an F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Iran. US special forces reportedly rescued one of two crew members, while Iran claims it downed the aircraft and is offering a reward for the capture of the remaining airman. The incident adds to tensions in a war that began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran more than a month ago.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it shot down a US F-35 fighter jet over central Iran, but the United States has not confirmed the incident. Reports suggest the wreckage might be an F-15, and a US search-and-rescue operation is reportedly underway. US Central Command has dismissed previous Iranian claims of downing US jets.
Multiple weapons experts have challenged the US denial of involvement in a strike on a sports hall in Lamerd, Iran, that killed 21 people. The US Central Command says the attack was not carried out by US forces, while Iranian officials call it a war crime.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met in Moscow, where both sides emphasized a shared strategic alignment on the Middle East, calling for de-escalation and political-diplomatic solutions. The talks follow Egyptian-mediated efforts amid heightened tensions involving Iran.
Argentina has expelled Iran's chargé d'affaires, Mohsen Soltani Tehrani, over Tehran's criticism of Buenos Aires' designation of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. Tehrani called the decision counterproductive, while Argentina cites Iran's refusal to cooperate in the AMIA case.
As the US-Israeli war with Iran approaches its sixth week, President Donald Trump and his administration have offered a series of shifting deadlines, raising questions about the conflict's trajectory. Analysts say the changing timelines may reflect evolving objectives, domestic political pressures, and strategic ambiguity, while experts warn that a swift end to hostilities appears unlikely in the near term.
Iranian state media and military officials claim a US F-35 fighter jet was shot down over central Iran, with reports of a reward for the pilot's capture and a US search and rescue operation. Separate reports detail an A-10 Thunderbolt crash in Kuwait and an attack on US helicopters. Sources are primarily Russian state media, and claims remain unverified by independent outlets.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants if Tehran does not agree to a deal, prompting warnings from Iran that it will strike US and Israeli targets in the region. The escalation follows a US-Israeli military operation against Iran on February 28, which reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other key leaders.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike bridges and electric power plants in Iran, escalating rhetoric that experts say could constitute war crimes. The remarks have drawn international condemnation and raised concerns about the humanitarian impact on civilians.
Iran has promised 'more crushing, broader and more destructive' attacks against the US and Israel following President Trump's threat to bomb Iran 'back to the Stone Age.' The war, now in its fifth week, has seen continued airstrikes on both sides, with rising casualties in Lebanon and regional instability as the UAE bars Iranians and Kuwait reports drone attacks.
As the US-Israel conflict with Iran enters its 34th day, President Trump's speech has deepened hostilities, prompting Iranian retaliation and raising fears of a prolonged war. Military deployments and international reactions suggest an escalating crisis with global implications.
President Donald Trump’s primetime address on the Iran war was met with widespread skepticism from analysts and commentators, who questioned his claims of success and regime change. Fact-checkers identified misleading and false statements about the conflict and the US economy.